If you want a novel approach to the Vampire myth see if you can find a copy of George A Romero's
Martin.
I would also recommend the film
Near Dark.
The Vampire, as cultural icon may seem like it is back, but I would suggest it never left. It's been used in pop culture, in one form or another, almost constantly since Bram Stoker's book hit the shelves. There have been many takes on the vampire from feral beast to fancy pants aristocrat and all points in between.