The Night Crossing

Bram Stoker kept secret a tale even more terrifying than Dracula.It begins among the Carpathian peaks, when an intrepid explorer discovers a mysterious golden box. She brings it back with her to the foggy streets of Victorian London, unaware of its dangerous power…or that an evil beyond imagining has already taken root in the city.Stoker, a successful theater manager but frustrated writer, is drawn into a deadly web spun by the wealthy founders of a mission house for the poor. Far from a safe haven, the mission harbors a dark and terrifying secret.To save the souls of thousands, Stoker―aided by the explorer and a match girl grieving the loss of her child―must pursue an enemy as ancient as the Saharan sands where it originated. Their journey will take them through the city’s overgrown graveyards and rat-infested tunnels and even onto the maiden voyage of the world’s first “unsinkable” ship…

Publishers Weekly

“…An interesting alternate history…Masello creatively reimagines the inspiration for Dracula with thrills, frights, and a splendid final confrontation aboard the Titanic.”

Booklist

“Mysterious and thrilling, Masello’s latest novel (after The Jekyll Revelation, 2016) is another example of wonderful historical fiction. Fans of his previous horror-thriller hybrids will recognize Masello’s vivid storytelling and his way of truly immersing readers into the worlds he creates; fans of ancient Egyptian mythology will especially enjoy the story.”

Historical Novel Society

“Told in short, punchy chapters…The Night Crossing vividly describes the Victorian London in which Egyptomania reigned…Masello has woven such an enjoyable, at times downright scary, tale…”

Criminal Element

“It’s nice to see that well-written, literary horror/suspense novels are still alive and well.”

Geekly Inc

“Robert Masello’s The Night Crossing not only did justice to the memory of Bram Stoker but is a much needed reminder of the majesty of the world of vampires and witches…Historical fictions aren’t easy to write, considering the material is not solely imaginary, but the way Masello breathes an unique premise into this narrative like a necessary and delicate bonding, makes it enjoyable and believable.”

Forever Young Adult

“...This book is exactly how I like my Victorian horror: foggy, grim, and with lots of cameos by the famous and soon to be famous.”

San Francisco Book Review

“The Night Crossing mixes history with the supernatural and historical figures with fictional characters. The Night Crossing successfully blends fact with fantasy for an unsettling tale of mysterious creatures and disturbing personages.”

About the Author

Robert Masello is an award-winning journalist, television writer, and bestselling author of many novels and nonfiction books. His supernatural thrillers have been published in seventeen languages and include The Jekyll Revelation, The Einstein Prophecy, The Romanov Cross, The Medusa Amulet, and Blood and Ice. His articles and essays have appeared in such prominent publications as the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, New York magazine, People, Newsday, Parade, Glamour, Town and Country, Travel and Leisure, and the Wilson Quarterly. An honors graduate of Princeton University, Masello has also taught and lectured nationwide, from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism to Claremont McKenna College, where he served as Visiting Lecturer in Literature for six years. A long-standing member of the Writers Guild of America, he now lives in Santa Monica, California. Visit him at www.robertmasello.com.

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