The Reluctant Vampire : Book 1

Author: Morecambe, Eric

Interest age: from c 7 years

Published on 24 September 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (Fontana) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The Reluctant Vampire' series.

Paperback | 208 pages
129 x 198 x 15 | 162g

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**Soon to be a major TV series starring Lenny Rush, Sian Clifford and Tom Davis**

A shocking announcement from the Vampire Prince begins a tale of ghoulish intrigue and hilarious horror…

Welcome to the village of Katchem-by-the-Throat, where vampires have ruled for hundreds of years.

Valentine, the vampire prince, has a terrible secret – he doesn't like blood! He prefers chips and a small glass of red…

His startling confession leaves King Victor with a royal ruckus on his hands. Can a vampire who prefers chips to necks ever find his place in the world? And what other surprises does Valentine have up his cape?

A fang-tastic tale packed with ghoulish intrigue, vampire magic and lots of laughs!