Fevre Dream

By: George R. R. Martin

Narrated by: Ron Donachie

When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn’t care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh’s dilapidated fleet. Nor does he care that he won’t earn back his investment in a decade. York has his own reasons for wanting to traverse the powerful Mississippi. And they are to be none of Marsh’s concern—no matter how bizarre, arbitrary, or capricious his actions may prove.

Marsh meant to turn down York’s offer. It was too full of secrets that spelled danger. But the promise of both gold and a grand new boat that could make history crushed his resolve—coupled with the terrible force of York’s mesmerizing gaze. Not until the maiden voyage of his new sidewheeler Fevre Dream would Marsh realize he had joined a mission both more sinister, and perhaps more noble, than his most fantastic nightmare...and mankind’s most impossible dream.
Here is the spellbinding tale of a vampire’s quest to unite his race with humanity, of a garrulous riverman’s dream of immortality, and of the undying legends of the steamboat era and a majestic, ancient river.

Critic reviews

“A novel that will delight fans of both Stephen King and Mark Twain . . . darkly romantic, chilling and rousing by turns . . . a thundering success.”—Roger Zelazny

“An adventure into the heart of darkness that transcends even the most inventive vampire novels . . . Fevre Dream runs red with original, high adventure.”—Los Angeles Herald Examiner

“Stands alongside Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire as a revolutionary work.”—Rocky Mountain News

“Engaging and meaningful.”—The Washington Post Book World

enjoyed but not as much as GoT

I really enjoyed the characters in the book that were multi layered. I am not a huge vampire fan but I love GRRM. The book was very well written and I would recommend the book but it can't compare to the Song of Ice and Fire series.

Awsome and complete!

Would you listen to Fevre Dream again? Why?

Yes. The story is full and intricate with no holes in the plot. George R.R. Martin knows river boats and the period that this was writtten in well. The characters were believable and developed thorughout the story. The narrator brought the chatacters alive and real to me.

What other book might you compare Fevre Dream to and why?

None. This is a one of a kind story.

Which scene was your favorite?

Captain Marsh taking his boat out for the first time.

Any additional comments?

I would and have recomend this book to several like minded friends. It is an excellent listen.

Excellent excellent excellent

This is perhaps a little longer than it needed to be and it ends a little more suddenly than I expected, but this was nevertheless a brilliant, brilliant story. It got under my skin, made me believe, and even made me a little misty when it was all over. Vampire fiction is not usually my thing, but this is easily the best one I've ever read.

Not a typical vampire novel

Sure, there are blood suckers. There is a strong story here, also. A story about two races trying to coexist. A story about a man’s love of steamboats and life on the river.

Good but language

I enjoyed writing and story. Very epic but all the use of the n word bothered me.