It stands out because it reimagines history in a very creative way. Instead of just retelling the story of Lincoln's life in a traditional historical fiction way, it adds this whole new dimension of vampire hunting. It uses the historical context to build a world where vampires are a real threat, and Lincoln has to deal with them while also handling the real - world issues of his time, like slavery and the Civil War.
One of the things that makes 'Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter' stand out in historical fiction is its ability to blend two very different genres seamlessly. It takes the well - studied and respected historical figure of Abraham Lincoln and inserts him into a horror - filled, action - packed story of vampire hunting. This not only attracts readers who are interested in historical fiction but also those who enjoy supernatural and horror stories. It also stands out because it gives a different perspective on Lincoln's character. We see him as a strong, fearless fighter against the undead, which adds a new layer to our understanding of his leadership and courage, both in the fictional and perhaps, in a way, in the real historical context as well.