Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was born in Dublin, Ireland. He began his career as a theater critic before becoming manager of London's Lyceum Theatre. Dracula was Stoker's fourth novel; he went on to write many more, including The Lady of the Shroud and The Lair of the White Worm.
""Dracula is a first rate book of adventure."" -- ""Glasgow Herald, June 10th, 1897"" ""Excellent...One of the best things in the supernatural line that we have been lucky enough to hit upon."" -- ""Pall Mall Gazette (UK), June 1st, 1897"" ""Remarkable...One of the most weird and spirit-quelling romances which have appeared for years."" -- ""Hampshire Advertiser, June 5th, 1897""