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Fevre Dream

By: George R.R. Martin
Narrated by: Ron Donachie
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2004 George R. R. Martin (P)2012 Random House Audio

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)
"Engaging and meaningful." ( Washington Post Book World)

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Great story!

Peak George R. R. Martin. Subtle, well paced, and exciting. If you like GRRM stories (ASOIAF, Tuf Voyaging, Song for Lya), you'll enjoy this.

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amazing story

I got sucked into this real fast. it's a vampire story written by George rr Martin. great characters good action. great story. there is some language many will not appreciate. keep in mind it's written in 1982 and it's set in the 1850s. I think Martin may have overcompensated a bit using the N word a little too liberaly but if you get beyond that you are in for a treat.

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Fevre Dream

While I enjoyed the story, I enjoyed the narration even more. This is the first book that I have read by the author. I look forward to reading more of his novels.

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Amazing Narrator. Unique Vampire Story

I had no idea how well steamboats and vampires went together. For me, this is a near-perfect story. My only complaint is there isn't more lore, and a few of the scenes get told after the fact that I desperately wanted to see played out.

When your complaint is "I needed 30k more words, please and thank you" That's pretty damn good.
You're in for a great time.

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A story from a bygone Era

The story was great and not predictable as Martin never let's things play out the way you think.

One thing I love is how the main character is who he is to the core, and his passion is his passion without fail.

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Great!!!

I really enjoyed this story! GRRM paints such a beautiful picture. This is one of my favorites of his!

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One of the best audiobooks I’ve ever experienced.

Fevre Dream is a masterpiece. The story, pace, tone and narrators performance are second to none. I’ve been a horror book enthusiast for a very long time and can’t think of a better listening experience.

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Masterpiece

In my top 3 favorite vampire stories ever along side Salem’s Lot and Dracula. It is a masterpiece.

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Story Telling at its Best

Always impressed with how RR Martin sets a scene or sets the civilization surrounding the scene. This is basically a Bromance between a vampire and a very irritable steamboat captain. But so much happens, over the span of years, and the author keeps it altogether. Very pleased with the book and most pleased with the narrator. Able to depect different people with different voices and that made a huge difference. I highly recommend.

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New take on vampire tales

Great read. Nice spin on a genre so full of the same old same old.

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