The Guardian by Beecher Smith - Signed - PB 1999

Description: "The Guardian" by Beecher Smith is a novel set in Memphis, Tennessee, revolving around Dalton Stallings, a once-prominent attorney nearly ruined by his adversary, Reynolds Field. Dalton's life is in shambles, plagued by alcoholism and financial woes, until he is hired by a wealthy and enigmatic Hungarian doctor named Lad Stravos. Unbeknownst to Dalton, Stravos is a vampire. The story takes a dramatic turn when Field, having taken unfair advantage of Stravos, faces retribution from the vampire. This leads to a series of unfortunate events for Field, culminating in a failed attempt to kill Stravos at a Halloween party. As a result, Field is declared insane, and ironically, Dalton is appointed his guardian. Dalton then discovers the true nature of his benefactor, leading to a moral and existential dilemma encapsulated by the question: "What if you had to kill your best friend to save your worst enemy?" This novel blends legal drama with supernatural elements, creating a unique vampire story that shifts between historical and contemporary settings Beecher Smith is a retired attorney and native of Memphis, Tennessee. He was Elvis Presley’s personal lawyer. Stephen King calls him, “The only one who really knows Elvis has left the building.” He has had numerous science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories published and one novel (The Guardian: Dracula’s Destiny, Hot Biscuit Productions, Inc., 1999). His fiction earned him The Darrell Award from the Memphis Science Fiction Association. He is a past president and Poet Laureate emeritus of the Poetry Society of Tennessee, and a fellow member of the International Society of Poets Laureate.

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