Do blood-drinking creatures of the night really exist? Award-winning author and researcher Rosemary Ellen Guiley journeys across America and England to answer that question. In these pages you will discover: The history and folklore of people whose deaths go horribly wrong, turning them into blood-sucking and life-force-draining predators Interviews with people from all walks of life who believe they are vampires, and who want to become vampires Living vampires who are regarded as sorcerers and witches who possess great power The rise of the exotic vampire subculture, which flourishes around the world today Vampires Among Us is a classic in vampire literature. This revised edition includes original and updated material that provides a unique look at the evolution of our beliefs, thoughts, desires, and fears about vampires. Father Sebastiaan, founder of the Sanguinarium, the Sabretooth Clan, and Vampire World, provides a powerful foreword.