Dark Shadows Series by Marilyn Ross, W.E.D. Ross

The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The first book in this reprint series, "Dark Shadows," will feature the original painted cover depicting Victoria Winters and the complete text, re-proofed and error free... moreThe original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The first book in this reprint series, "Dark Shadows," will feature the original painted cover depicting Victoria Winters and the complete text, re-proofed and error free.These reprints will present each installment in the series with its original cover, but, unlike the Paperback Library books will present the titles in a larger 6 inch by 8 inch format, printed on archival paper and bound to be read and enjoyed without cracking or coming unbound. Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.The forerunner to today's immensely popular vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films, Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last fifty years.Hermes Press' complete reprint of the series makes the entire collection of these classic novels available once again to fans of gothic romance, Dark Shadows, and all of the series' classic characters. less

Still trying to uncover the secret of her own identity, Victoria Winters continues her life at Collins House. The unexpected arrival of mysterious strangers at the brooding manor instills terrible fears in her.Horrified at their lies and their evil, menacing gestures, Victoria wonders if these guests have come to kill her. Terror shrouds Collins House as Victoria finds herself the prey of these cruel tormentors.

The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The third book in this reprint series, "Strangers at Collins House," will feature the original painted cover depicting Victoria Winters and the complete text, re-proofed and error free... moreThe original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The third book in this reprint series, "Strangers at Collins House," will feature the original painted cover depicting Victoria Winters and the complete text, re-proofed and error free. These reprints will present each installment in the series with its original cover, but, unlike the Paperback Library books will present the titles in a larger 6 inch by 8 inch format. Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.Victoria Winters at last feels she has a clue to her own identity when she meets elderly Henry Collins. He secretly gives her the jewels which once belonged to his lost love - a woman Victoria strongly resembles.After receiving the gift, Victoria is suddenly terrified by attacks on her life which are masked as accidents. Surrounded by danger, Victoria wonders if she is to be the victim of ruthless thieves - or a hidden murderer desperate enough to keep her from learning about her past. less

The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The forth book in this reprint series, "The Mystery of Collinwood," will feature the original painted cover depicting Victoria Winters and the complete text, re-proofed and error free... moreThe original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The forth book in this reprint series, "The Mystery of Collinwood," will feature the original painted cover depicting Victoria Winters and the complete text, re-proofed and error free. These reprints will present each installment in the series with its original cover, but, unlike the Paperback Library books will present the titles in a larger 6 inch by 8 inch format. Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.Victoria stood on the ledge known as Suicide Cliffs and stared down at the raging surf and jagged rocks below.Next to her stood Professor Mark Veno, a mysterious visitor to Collinwood. He spoke to her in a low, sinister voice. "Think of all those who threw themselves from these very rocks." His eyes seemed to burn into hers."He's hypnotizing me," she thought. She was unable to make herself look away. "No," she cried. "He's forcing me to jump!"The Professor came a step closer, his eyes still glowing.Victoria found herself unable to move - unable to speak. She was helpless as she felt her willpower dissolve under his evil spell... less

The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The fifth book in this reprint series is titled "The Curse of Collinwood." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross... moreThe original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The fifth book in this reprint series is titled "The Curse of Collinwood." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.Do zombies walk at Collinwood?Upset over the death of Ernest Collins, Victoria begins to believe that Phantoms are haunting her. Are they figments of her imagination? As the threats to her life become very real, she is forced to accept the horrifying truth.The strange figures are not phantoms, but the bodies of Derek and Esther Collins, murdered more than a century ago. They were unwittingly released from their coffins by a shaft of moonlight - and doomed to roam the earth as the "living dead." less

The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The sixth book in this reprint series is titled "Barnabas Collins." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross... moreThe original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The sixth book in this reprint series is titled "Barnabas Collins." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.Barnabas Collins, the 175-year-old vampires who has taken the country by storm comes alive in this new novel of gothic suspense.Your blood will grow cold as you read the never-before-told story of the foggy night in 1899 when Barnabas Collins first arrived at Collinwood. You'll chill to the full horror of the real truth about Barnabas - a secret so terrible that it could not be revealed until now . . . less

Here is another never-before-told story of the handsome, mysterious 175-year-old vampire.While searching for the woman who will replace his long-lost Josette, and thus end the terrible curse upon him, Barnabas meets lovely Clare Duncan. The story of their romance -- and of the terror it brings to the beautiful young noblewoman -- is a tale of gothic suspense which will chill and delight the legions of Barnabas Collins' fans.

The arrival of a movie company at Collinwood gives Barnabas a chance to escape Angelique's awful curse - the curse which has made him one of the living dead.Barnabas meets and falls in love with beautiful film star Rita Glenn. In order to save him, she introduces him to the mysterious Dr. Moreno who has a cure for Barnabas.Barnabas is jubilant over his recovery -- but not for long. Suddenly he is in a life and death battle with another vampire -- with Rita's life at stake... moreThe arrival of a movie company at Collinwood gives Barnabas a chance to escape Angelique's awful curse - the curse which has made him one of the living dead.Barnabas meets and falls in love with beautiful film star Rita Glenn. In order to save him, she introduces him to the mysterious Dr. Moreno who has a cure for Barnabas.Barnabas is jubilant over his recovery -- but not for long. Suddenly he is in a life and death battle with another vampire -- with Rita's life at stake. The only way to save her is to return to the curse once again. less

Barnabas befriends lovely Paula Jennings right after her marriage to strange, mysterious Christopher Jennings. He feels protective towards the lonely heiress because he suspects Christopher is the werewolf who has been ravaging the countryside. When Christopher is joined by Melissa Henry (the reincarnation of the evil Angelique), Barnabas is certain Paula is in terrible danger.Barnabas knows he can defeat the evil werewolf... moreBarnabas befriends lovely Paula Jennings right after her marriage to strange, mysterious Christopher Jennings. He feels protective towards the lonely heiress because he suspects Christopher is the werewolf who has been ravaging the countryside. When Christopher is joined by Melissa Henry (the reincarnation of the evil Angelique), Barnabas is certain Paula is in terrible danger.Barnabas knows he can defeat the evil werewolf. But will his powers be stronger than those of the beautiful - and deadly - Angelique? less

After falling in love with beautiful heiress Diana Hastings, Barnabas Collins makes a desperate attempt to find a cure for his vampire curse. He summons to Collinwood Dr. Rudolf Padrel, a strange scientist who claims he can develop a serum that will make Barnabas a normal man again.But as time passes, Barnabas wonders if the mysterious scientist isn't merely using him for his own evil ends. Graves in the family cemetery are desecrated and a young girl is found murdered... moreAfter falling in love with beautiful heiress Diana Hastings, Barnabas Collins makes a desperate attempt to find a cure for his vampire curse. He summons to Collinwood Dr. Rudolf Padrel, a strange scientist who claims he can develop a serum that will make Barnabas a normal man again.But as time passes, Barnabas wonders if the mysterious scientist isn't merely using him for his own evil ends. Graves in the family cemetery are desecrated and a young girl is found murdered. Barnabas is denounced by the villagers, who try to storm Collinwood.Though he knows Dr. Padrel is responsible, Barnabas hesitates to expose him. Can he risk destroying the one man who can cure him? less

Warned by a gypsy witch that violent death will surround her, Roxanna Collins turns to her distant cousin, Barnabas, for help.But Barnabas is also in trouble. For when Roxanna's father and brother are murdered, suspicion centers on Barnabas. Even Roxanna, who feels she is under some strange spell, soon begins to doubt the man she has come to love.To save his life, Barnabas must prove to the police -- and to Roxanna -- that he is innocent... moreWarned by a gypsy witch that violent death will surround her, Roxanna Collins turns to her distant cousin, Barnabas, for help.But Barnabas is also in trouble. For when Roxanna's father and brother are murdered, suspicion centers on Barnabas. Even Roxanna, who feels she is under some strange spell, soon begins to doubt the man she has come to love.To save his life, Barnabas must prove to the police -- and to Roxanna -- that he is innocent. And he must find the key to the madness and mystery surrounding Collinwood before Roxanna becomes the next victim in a nightmare of evil. less

When Professor Anthony Collins decides to catalog his Egyptian relics at Collinwood he brings with him the mummy of King Rehotip, who "died" over 2000 years ago. Only the professor knows that Rehotip is really in a state of suspended animation. One night, the professor brings the mymmy to life. Suddenly a young girl is killed. The police suspect Quentin Collins. Maggie Evans, certain the killer is the mummy, wants to warn the police. Professor Collins threatens to accuse Barnabas if she does... moreWhen Professor Anthony Collins decides to catalog his Egyptian relics at Collinwood he brings with him the mummy of King Rehotip, who "died" over 2000 years ago. Only the professor knows that Rehotip is really in a state of suspended animation. One night, the professor brings the mymmy to life. Suddenly a young girl is killed. The police suspect Quentin Collins. Maggie Evans, certain the killer is the mummy, wants to warn the police. Professor Collins threatens to accuse Barnabas if she does. Frightened into silence, Maggie lives in terror, wondering if she will be the next victim. less

When the jury of which Roger Collins is chairman find Harriet Barnes guilty of murder, she swears vengeance on the entire Collins family, then kills herself.Soon Celia Dalton, a guest at Collinwood, starts suffering strange spells. Each time she does, someone at Collinwood is violently attacked. Has Harriet Barnes taken over her spirit, making the innocent girl a blood-thirsty killer? Can Barnabas and Quentin save Celia --- and the Collins family -- from this menace out of the crypt?

Heiress Betty Ward is worried about her twin sister, who has eloped with Jeremy Frene. She follows them from Paris to the Frene estate at Collinwood -- but arrives too late!Her twin is dead, victim of a mysterious illness. Her body has been sealed in a crystal coffin and kept in a darkened room. Jeremy swears that because her ghost returns to the castle each night, he refuses to bury the coffin.Betty is convinced her sister's death was not a natural one. Jeremy's aunt opposed the marriage... moreHeiress Betty Ward is worried about her twin sister, who has eloped with Jeremy Frene. She follows them from Paris to the Frene estate at Collinwood -- but arrives too late!Her twin is dead, victim of a mysterious illness. Her body has been sealed in a crystal coffin and kept in a darkened room. Jeremy swears that because her ghost returns to the castle each night, he refuses to bury the coffin.Betty is convinced her sister's death was not a natural one. Jeremy's aunt opposed the marriage. Her ally against the couple seems to have been Quentin Collins a suspected werewolf.Betty turns to Barnabas Collins for help, despite the rumors that he is a vampire. But she does not realize that by doing so, she has placed herself in mortal danger... less

Barnabas predicts trouble for Collinwood when Nicholas Freeze, in whose antique shop Carolyn Stoddard works, discovers a centuries-old potion that promises eternal youth. Soon after, Mr. Freeze's daughter Hazel, tricked into taking the serum, dies. Carolyn is grief-stricken over her friend's death. Barnabas insists she stay on at the shop to watch Nicholas Freeze and his associates, one of whom Carolyn suspects is Quentin Collins, back at Collinwood in a disguise.Then Carolyn sees Hazel's ghost... moreBarnabas predicts trouble for Collinwood when Nicholas Freeze, in whose antique shop Carolyn Stoddard works, discovers a centuries-old potion that promises eternal youth. Soon after, Mr. Freeze's daughter Hazel, tricked into taking the serum, dies. Carolyn is grief-stricken over her friend's death. Barnabas insists she stay on at the shop to watch Nicholas Freeze and his associates, one of whom Carolyn suspects is Quentin Collins, back at Collinwood in a disguise.Then Carolyn sees Hazel's ghost.She interprets this as a warning that Mr. Freeze has marked her for his next victim. Barnabas still refuses to let her quit.Has Barnabas made a fatal mistake by deliberately endangering Carolyn's life? Or will his plan avenge Hazel's murder and put her spirit to rest? less

In an alien spaceship hidden in a swamp near Collinwood, Roger Collins and his friend, space scientist Murdoch Gray, lie bound and gagged -- yet no one even knows they are missing! For their captors are able to change shapes at will, and two of them have "become" Roger and Murdoch. Although Elizabeth and Carolyn sense a difference, they can't guess that they are at the mercy of beings who will stop at nothing to prevent the next U.S. space flight under Murdoch's direction... moreIn an alien spaceship hidden in a swamp near Collinwood, Roger Collins and his friend, space scientist Murdoch Gray, lie bound and gagged -- yet no one even knows they are missing! For their captors are able to change shapes at will, and two of them have "become" Roger and Murdoch. Although Elizabeth and Carolyn sense a difference, they can't guess that they are at the mercy of beings who will stop at nothing to prevent the next U.S. space flight under Murdoch's direction.Then, as the dark shadow of death draws closer to Collinwood, a bat soars over the hidden spaceship, flies close enough to see inside . . . and suddenly Barnabas and Quentin Collins find themselves joined in a desperate attempt to save Collinwood from the strangest menace it has ever known! less