| Book Title | Traveling with the Dead |
| Series | James Asher Vampire Novels |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Barbara Hambly |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Published | 1995 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good mass market paperback with moderate shelf wear, light edge wear, and minor cover rubbing from normal use. The binding remains tight, pages are clean, and the book is a solid reading copy. |
| Condition | Good |
Former British spy James Asher and his wife Lydia once again become entangled in the dangerous affairs of ancient vampires. Their search takes them across Europe and into Imperial Russia, where an ancient evil is hunting both humans and vampires alike. Asher must navigate deadly political intrigue, supernatural conspiracies, and terrifying predators in a race to stop a force that threatens the entire vampire world.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Traveling with the Dead is the second novel in Barbara Hambly’s acclaimed James Asher Vampire series. Blending historical fiction, espionage, mystery, and gothic horror, Hambly creates intelligent supernatural fiction with memorable characters, richly researched settings, and genuinely unsettling vampires that stand apart from modern interpretations.
Collector Notes
The James Asher novels are widely regarded as some of Barbara Hambly’s finest work outside her fantasy novels. The series has developed a devoted following among readers who appreciate historically grounded vampire fiction with literary depth. Early Del Rey editions remain collectible, particularly matching paperback sets.