Unholy Night
Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith, published by Grand Central Publishing on November 13, 2012, is an illustrated work that delves into a reimagined narrative surrounding the Three Kings of the Nativity. This edition spans 352 pages and presents a unique take on historical revisionism, exploring the lives of these enigmatic figures beyond their traditional portrayal. The story unfolds as the so-called “Three Wise Men,” depicted as notorious thieves led by the ruthless Balthazar, embark on a journey that intertwines with significant biblical events.
Readers will find an adventurous tale that combines elements of fiction, horror, and alternative history. As Balthazar and his companions escape from Herod’s prison, they encounter the newborn king and are drawn into a perilous quest to protect him from Herod’s men. The narrative includes encounters with magical creatures and notable biblical figures, creating a rich tapestry of adventure and intrigue. Unholy Night invites readers to reconsider familiar stories through a darker lens, offering a fresh perspective on the events surrounding the Nativity.
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From the author of the New York Times bestselling Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, comes UNHOLY NIGHT, the next evolution in dark historical revisionism.
They’re an iconic part of history’s most celebrated birth. But what do we really know about the Three Kings of the Nativity, besides the fact that they followed a star to Bethlehem bearing strange gifts? The Bible has little to say about this enigmatic trio. But leave it to Seth Grahame-Smith, the brilliant and twisted mind behind Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies to take a little mystery, bend a little history, and weave an epic tale.
In Grahame-Smith’s telling, the so-called “Three Wise Men” are infamous thieves, led by the dark, murderous Balthazar. After a daring escape from Herod’s prison, they stumble upon the famous manger and its newborn king. The last thing Balthazar needs is to be slowed down by young Joseph, Mary and their infant. But when Herod’s men begin to slaughter the first born in Judea, he has no choice but to help them escape to Egypt.
It’s the beginning of an adventure that will see them fight the last magical creatures of the Old Testament; cross paths with biblical figures like Pontius Pilate and John the Baptist; and finally deliver them to Egypt. It may just be the greatest story never told.
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