There is a whole genre of "revamped" classics or literary mashups, where a classic has the plot altered with the addition of vampires, werewolves, zombies, or even robots. "Grave Expectations" by Sherri Browning Erwin is the latest offering. "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is a beloved story featuring Pip, Estelle, and Miss Havisham. In this retouched novel, Pip is a werewolf, Estelle is a slayer of Scapegraces (the name for werewolves and vampires) and Miss Havisham is a vampire raising Estelle to gain revenge on all vampires because of the vampire who wooed and abandoned her years ago. There are many "revamped" classics that due to poor writing, and shabby storytelling take a wonderful novel and ruin it. This is not one of those books, Sherri Browning Erwin does a superb job altering Dickens original work, staying true to the intent, while still turning it into a fun romp with paranormal creatures. As a fan of her previous work "Jane Slayre", I was excited to pick this book up, and it didn't disappoint. With this novel, Sherri Browning Erwin proves she isn't a one-hit wonder.
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