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# Classic vampire lore redefined Top-ranked vampire horror hit Deep psychological exploration The Tale of the Body Thief (Vampire Chronicles)

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## Summary

> 🧛‍♂️ Dive into the ultimate vampire mind-bend you can’t afford to miss!

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- **What is this?** The Tale of the Body Thief (Vampire Chronicles)
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## Key Features

- • **Genre-Defining Vampire Horror:** Ranked #13 in Vampire Horror, a must-read cult classic
- • **Critically Acclaimed Series Entry:** A fan-favorite with 4.6/5 stars from over 2,000 readers
- • **Immersive Body-Switching Narrative:** Experience life through Lestat’s eyes like never before
- • **Timeless Storytelling by Anne Rice:** Revisit the 90’s iconic vampire saga with fresh, profound insights
- • **Perfect for Psychological Thriller Enthusiasts:** Blends horror with deep psychological themes for a gripping read

## Overview

The Tale of the Body Thief, part of Anne Rice’s legendary Vampire Chronicles, is a top-ranked vampire horror novel that masterfully blends supernatural thrills with deep psychological insight. Praised by over 2,000 readers with a 4.6-star rating, this installment offers a unique body-switching perspective through the iconic vampire Lestat, making it a must-read for fans of horror, psychological thrillers, and timeless storytelling.

## Description

desertcart.com: The Tale of the Body Thief (Vampire Chronicles): 9780345384751: Rice, Anne: Books

Review: Wild ride! - If I could give this book 1000+ stars I would! This is probably my favourite story of the series so far. Mind you, back in the 90's when these stories first came out, I read them all voraciously. I am a huge Anne Rice fan. But, over the past 30 odd years, I have felt compelled to reread the series from the beginning. Having just finished this installment, I am seeing this story with fresh eyes and have had a quite profound epiphany. Now, let me preface this by saying a few have criticized this story in negative ways, which imho is on account of they have missed the point...not only does this story pull you deeper into the psyche of the creature Lestat and who he is at his most intimate core, it emulates what it might be like to "body switch" with him...to actually see life/unlife thru his eyes...exactly what he is doing thru out this tale. Quite excuisite storytelling on Rice's part. I simply could not put it down! I absolutely loved this tale and recommend it to everyone - especially tried and true Lestat fans. Buckle up! Keep hands and feet in the ride at all times!
Review: Read Me. - For some reason this is one of my favorite Vampire Chronicles.. is it a tale of redemption? Find out for yourself.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #144,433 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Vampire Horror #1,028 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #2,153 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) |
| Book 4 of 13  | Vampire Chronicles |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,062) |
| Dimensions  | 4.14 x 0.93 x 6.81 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 034538475X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0345384751 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 448 pages |
| Publication date  | September 1, 1993 |
| Publisher  | Ballantine Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wild ride!
*by P***R on September 17, 2025*

If I could give this book 1000+ stars I would! This is probably my favourite story of the series so far. Mind you, back in the 90's when these stories first came out, I read them all voraciously. I am a huge Anne Rice fan. But, over the past 30 odd years, I have felt compelled to reread the series from the beginning. Having just finished this installment, I am seeing this story with fresh eyes and have had a quite profound epiphany. Now, let me preface this by saying a few have criticized this story in negative ways, which imho is on account of they have missed the point...not only does this story pull you deeper into the psyche of the creature Lestat and who he is at his most intimate core, it emulates what it might be like to "body switch" with him...to actually see life/unlife thru his eyes...exactly what he is doing thru out this tale. Quite excuisite storytelling on Rice's part. I simply could not put it down! I absolutely loved this tale and recommend it to everyone - especially tried and true Lestat fans. Buckle up! Keep hands and feet in the ride at all times!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read Me.
*by D***K on November 19, 2025*

For some reason this is one of my favorite Vampire Chronicles.. is it a tale of redemption? Find out for yourself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you love reading "Lestat's" work, worth a read
*by "***" on February 9, 2013*

I read some reviews before I downloaded this, and they are mixed... I'm glad I read some of the bad reviews, however, because I really didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. I'm also glad to have read reviews that didn't spoil anything for me plotwise. In fact, something one of the negative reviews said had me thinking the plot was about Lestat stealing bodies. So here I am, thinking Lestat is going to murder victims and pile them up in a basement like some serial killer. Glad that is not the case. The current top negative review gives away the major idea for the plot in the first few lines, and I really think it was better for me not to know where the book was headed until I got there. No spoilers here, though. It makes it hard to say why I liked the book so well, but what I can say, is it is told from Lestat's viewpoint. And, if you are considering this book you've likely read the first three Vampire Chronicles. So at this point, you are familiar with Lestat, and if you like him, I think you'll really enjoy this part of his story. The experiences he has in this book are unlike any that he or any of the other vampires have experienced at this point, and some of it is quite moving. More than one reviewer said Anne Rice's writing in this book is not as good as previous books. I thought there were plenty of moving passages. In one section a character repeated something he'd said earlier and it felt like a mistake, but it may have been intentional. It didn't detract from the story. So I can't say I agree with it being badly written. In summary, I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to continue with Vampire Chronicles and Lestat fans because it is an interesting and unique story. Once it hooked me, I did not want to put the book down until I knew what was going to happen. It explores many of the themes I love about the vampire genre. What they've lost, what they've gained, how they relate to humans, what is left of their humanity... and while the idea that drives this plot may have been done elsewhere, for me it's a first. Overall, I say it's a good read.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Tale of the Body Thief (Vampire Chronicles)
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