In "Vampires and Light," Gervasio Flocco explores the intriguing intersection of folklore and science. The story follows a group of scientists as they investigate the origins of vampire myths, uncovering the natural phenomena that could have inspired such tales. As they delve deeper, they encounter a mysterious force that blurs the line between reality and legend. Throughout their journey, the characters grapple with their perceptions of fear, darkness, and the unknown, all while unearthing surprising truths about both vampires and the nature of light itself. The narrative blends adventure with thought-provoking themes, prompting readers to reconsider the monsters that haunt our imaginations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Monster Science .

There are 32 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Capstone Press .

Claire Messer is a graduate of the Cambridge School of Art. She works by hand, using traditional printmaking processes to create her picture books, which include the Busy Bus series by Jody Jensen Shaffer and her own Grumpy Pants . She lives in the UK.