Discover books similar to "The Bitten"

Laurell K. Hamilton

Guilty Pleasures

If you enjoyed 'The Bitten' by L.A. Banks, you might like 'Guilty Pleasures' by Laurell K. Hamilton. This urban fantasy novel features Anita Blake, a professional necromancer and vampire hunter, who must navigate the dangerous world of supernatural politics in St. Louis. With a blend of action, mystery, and romance, this book is a great choice for fans of 'The Bitten' who are looking for a similar mix of genres.

Charlaine Harris

Dead Until Dark

For readers who enjoyed the vampire politics and romantic entanglements in 'The Bitten', 'Dead Until Dark' by Charlaine Harris is a great choice. This paranormal romance novel follows Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress in Louisiana, as she becomes involved with a handsome vampire named Bill. With a Southern Gothic setting and a cast of colorful supernatural characters, this book is a fun and engaging read for fans of 'The Bitten'.

Anne Rice

The Vampire Lestat

For readers who enjoyed the rich world-building and complex characters in 'The Bitten', 'The Vampire Lestat' by Anne Rice is a must-read. This gothic horror novel follows the titular vampire as he recounts his life story, from his human origins in 18th-century France to his transformation into a vampire and his rise to power in the supernatural world. With its intricate plot and vividly drawn characters, this book is a satisfying and immersive read for fans of 'The Bitten'.

Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

If you're a fan of 'The Bitten' and its blend of history, mythology, and the supernatural, 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova is a great choice. This literary horror novel follows a young woman as she uncovers her father's research into the history of Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula. With its meticulously researched historical detail and atmospheric prose, this book is a captivating and suspenseful read for fans of 'The Bitten'.

Justin Cronin

The Passage

For readers who enjoyed the apocalyptic setting and thrilling action of 'The Bitten', 'The Passage' by Justin Cronin is a must-read. This post-apocalyptic horror novel follows a group of survivors as they navigate a world overrun by vampire-like creatures called virals. With its epic scope and breakneck pacing, this book is a gripping and exhilarating read for fans of 'The Bitten'.

Guillermo del Toro

The Strain

If you're looking for a vampire novel with a horror-thriller edge, 'The Strain' by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan is a great choice. This novel follows a group of characters as they battle an ancient strain of vampirism that has infected New York City. With its cinematic scope and visceral horror, this book is a page-turning and suspenseful read for fans of 'The Bitten'.

John Ajvide Lindqvist

Let the Right One In

For readers who enjoyed the dark and atmospheric tone of 'The Bitten', 'Let the Right One In' by John Ajvide Lindqvist is a must-read. This Swedish horror novel tells the story of a young boy who befriends a mysterious girl who moves into his apartment complex. As their friendship deepens, he begins to suspect that she may be a vampire. With its haunting prose and chilling imagery, this book is a standout in the vampire genre.

Stephen King

Salem's Lot

If you're a fan of 'The Bitten' and its exploration of small-town America and the supernatural, 'Salem's Lot' by Stephen King is a classic choice. This horror novel follows a writer who returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot, only to discover that the town has been overrun by vampires. With its richly drawn characters and atmospheric setting, this book is a must-read for fans of 'The Bitten'.

Anne Rice

Interview with the Vampire

For readers who enjoyed the complex and introspective vampire characters in 'The Bitten', 'Interview with the Vampire' by Anne Rice is a classic choice. This gothic horror novel follows a vampire named Louis as he recounts his life story to a journalist. With its lush prose and philosophical musings, this book is a thought-provoking and immersive read for fans of 'The Bitten'.

J. Sheridan Le Fanu

Carmilla

If you're a fan of 'The Bitten' and its exploration of female vampires and their relationships with humans, 'Carmilla' by J. Sheridan Le Fanu is a classic choice. This 19th-century novella tells the story of a young woman who becomes friends with a mysterious female vampire named Carmilla. With its eerie atmosphere and feminist undertones, this book is a fascinating and influential work in the vampire genre.