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2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Episode 2 of 4
Natalie Haynes introduces another tale of the undead. A slayer is searching for his successor. Read by David Horovitch.
Vampires are the ultimate killing machines.
Natalie Haynes examines why this iconic figure in horror-fiction continues to exert such a powerful hold on our imaginations.
And she introduces another dark story.
In Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s tale, Vampire slayer Bram is getting old and tired so starts the search for his successor.
Read by David Horovitch.
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011.
Last on
Thu 21 Apr 202200:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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