Necroscope (Brian Lumley)

I basically enjoyed this book, although it got a bit over the top in places, especially towards the end. Really, I'd have preferred a more straightforward and general confrontation between two supernaturally powered Cold War spy rings to the book's duel between a goody and a baddie but that may just be personal taste. The writing was pretty nimble, although stomach churning in some scenes. I thought the gradual transition of Dragosani from a somewhat sympathetic character into an utter monster was handled well.

I enjoyed this a lot more than the cover led me to believe it would. The first half/three quarters was brilliantly written and not what i was expected at all. Possibly my only complaint would be that it then descended into a massive fight involving zombies, vampires and portals in space time. Possibly the best ESP / Zombie / Cold War thriller / Vampire crossover I've ever read!