The Vanquishers

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The first book in a bitingly brilliant and fangtastically feisty debut middle-grade series by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron. Fans of Stranger Things, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Goosebumps will devour this fun, thrilling and heartfelt vampire adventure. In the world of the Vanquishers, vampires were history ... until now. Malika Boog Wilson and her best friends have grown up idolising The Vanquishers, a group of heroic vampire hunters who wiped out the last horde of the undead decades ago. Nowadays, most people don't take even the most basic vampire precautions - the days of garlic wreaths and early curfews are long gone - but Boogs parents still follow the old rules, much to her embarrassment. When a friend goes missing, Boog isn't sure what to think. Could it be the school counsellor, Mr Rupert, who definitely seems to be hiding something Or could it be something more dangerous Boog is determined to save her friend, but is she ready to admit vampires might not be vanquished after all No one ever expected the Vanquishers to return, but if their town needs protection from the undead, Boog knows who to call ...

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A sharp vampire tale full of bite, heart, and humour thats sure to please any thirsty reader. The undead dont stand a chance with Malika Boog Wilson and her friends on the case. * Rena Barron, author of the Maya and the Rising Dark series *
A heart-pounding and hilarious reimagining of classic vampire mythology. Boog and her friends will capture your heart in an instant. Youll cry, laugh, and ache in this stunning, unique adventure. Im ready to become a Vanquisher! * Mark Oshiro, author of THE INSIDERS *
Combining mythology and science to produce a fresh take on modern vampire lore, Bayron erects a fantastical San Antonio that is as chock-full of personality as each of the storys characters. Pithy dialogue and sensational description make this a speedy, eerie read. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
This warm, witty friendship story with a healthy dose of vampire adventure is a page-turning read ... A lively, appealing addition to the genre. * Kirkus Reviews *
Mesmerising and beautiful * Tracy Deonn, NYT bestselling author of Legendborn on THIS POISON HEART *
Wholly original and captivating * Brigid Kemmerer on CINDERELLA IS DEAD *

Author Bio

Kalynn Bayron is the bestselling author of the young-adult novels Cinderella is Dead, This Poison Heart, This Wicked Fate and Youre Not Supposed to Die Tonight and the middle-grade novel The Vanquishers. She is the winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for YA Fiction 2020 and Worderys Childrens Book of the Year 2020, and has been shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award for YA Fantasy 2020 and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2021. When shes not writing, you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theatre, watching scary movies and spending time with her kids. She lives in Ithaca, New York, with her family. www.kalynnbayron.com @KalynnBayron