by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan · Presses de la Cité · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782266239110
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«La lignée» is the horror novel by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, published by Presses de la Cité in paperback (574 pages, in French).
A Boeing 777 lands at New York's JFK airport with all systems off and passengers seemingly lifeless. Dr Ephraim Goodweather of the CDC investigates a possible lethal viral outbreak and encounters an ancient threat. The work combines biological thriller, classic vampire horror and an oppressive atmosphere.
First instalment of the Darkness Trilogy (subtitled «La Trilogie de la terreur»). Published in 2009.
Recommended for readers of suspense and horror who appreciate a scientific and urban re-reading of the vampire myth.
Guillermo del Toro Gómez is a Mexican filmmaker, author, and artist. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism, and horror, often blending the genres, with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty in the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. del Toro is known for pioneering dark fantasy in the film industry and for his use of insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.
