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The second book in the bitingly brilliant and fangtastically feisty middle-grade series THE VANQUISHERS by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron. Fans of The Breakfast Club Adventures, Goosebumps and Stranger Things will devour this fun, thrilling and heartfelt vampire adventure.The Vanquishers are back, this time with new junior members, and are ready to defend their town against the undead!Malika 'Boog' Wilson and her best friends Cedrick, Jules, and Aaron - aka the Squad - always stick together. Now that vampires have returned, they'll need to take their Vanquisher lessons more seriously than ever. But who is behind this return of the undead?When strange disappearances begin across their community and the Department of Vampire Affairs warns Boog's mum to keep quiet about vampires returning, it looks like uncovering the truth won't be so easy. The Squad is eager to take on the undead, but will they be able to convince their parents they are ready to fight alongside the Vanquishers?

The dead don't always stay dead in Kalynn Bayron's compelling twist on the Frankenstein origin story. Seventeen-year-old Meka hasn't had a good night's sleep in years. Plagued by a recurring nightmare in which her father pulls her mother's mangled body from a gruesome car wreck, Meka's only solace is confiding her fears about the dream's meaning to her boyfriend, Noah. But when Noah dies in a tragic accident, Meka's world is torn apart. Heartbroken, Meka tries to move on, but strange things begin to happen. Someone is following Meka wherever she goes. The bracelet Noah was buried with reappears on Meka's front step. And Meka's nightmares start to evolve, becoming more and more twisted. Determined to make sense of everything, Meka must unravel a centuries-old secret and this dark truth to her family's past.

Teenaged Briseis, who possesses a supernatural power over plants, including poisonous ones, inherits a dilapidated estate in rural New York and must protect herself and her family from centuries-old secrets that threaten their lives

THE BREATHTAKING SEQUEL TO THIS POISON HEART, FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR KALYNN BAYRON _______________ 'This duology closer delves deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic relationships' - Kirkus Reviews 'A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us' - Observer New Review on THIS POISON HEART 'This Poison Heart is a book to enjoy on the first read, notate in the rereads, and pump you up for what's to come in its sequel. You should pick up this book!' - blackgirlscreate.org _______________ Briseis's mother is dead, but there is one chance to bring her back: find the last piece of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. If Bri is to locate the missing piece, she must turn to the blood relatives she's never known, learn of their secret powers and take her place in their ancient lineage. But Bri is not the only one who wants the Heart, and her enemies will stop at nothing to fulfil their own ruthless plans. Strengthened by the sisterhood of ancient magic, can she harness her power to save the people she loves most? Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead and This Poison Heart, returns with the second and final book in this stunning, empowering and inclusive fantasy duology.

Set in a vibrant world filled with humor and heart, this final installment of the series follows a group of young heroes as they navigate the challenges of friendship and bravery while confronting the supernatural. Blending elements of adventure and horror, it captures the essence of classic tales reminiscent of The Breakfast Club Adventures and Goosebumps, appealing to fans of thrilling narratives. With its engaging characters and witty dialogue, this vampire adventure promises an exciting conclusion to the beloved series.

In this gothic YA remix of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, a teen boy tries to discover the reason behind his best friend's disappearance and the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic stranger.

A collection of 13 horror stories all written by queer authors of color and each told through the lens of a teenager of color about the Halloween night that changed their lives forever.

A collection of 13 horror stories all written by queer authors of color and each told through the lens of a teenager of color about the Halloween night that changed their lives forever.

The stories in All These Sunken Souls explore horror through a blend of genres--from the thoughtful to the terrifying--as the reader wanders farther and farther from reality. By delivering a multitude of profound nightmares, this YA horror anthology by established and debut authors contains something for every horror fan--and for anyone who dares to open these pages. From haunted Victorian mansions, temporal monster-infested asylums, ravaging zombie apocalypses, to southern gothic hoodoo practitioners, the anthology features stories from Kalynn Bayron, Donyae Coles, Ryan Douglass, Sami Ellis, Brent Lambert, Ashia Monet, Circe Moskowitz, Joel Rochester, Liselle Sambury, and Joelle Wellington. All These Sunken Souls tackles a genre that historically has tokenized and exploited Black characters and opens discussion on how horror translates into the current time we live in.

Instant New York Times bestseller! At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night? This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street. Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the "final girl" at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity's co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity's role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they'll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected . . .