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Youth Fiction @ Cairns Libraries |
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Within New York City's most elite families there lurks a secret society of celebrated Americans whose ancestors sailed on the Mayflower. They are the powerful and the wealthy—and in fact, they are not even human. They are the Blue Bloods, an ancient group of vampires, and for centuries they've been invincible, until now... Teen vampire fans who wish to vicariously enjoy the lifestyles of the rich and privileged will relish this one… |
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Though she was once a normal teenager, Turquoise Draka is now a hunter, committed to no higher purpose than making money and staying alive. In a deadly world of vampires, shape-shifters, and powerful mercenaries, she'll track any prey if the price is right. Her current assignment: to assassinate Jeshikah, one of the cruellest vampires in history. Her employer: an unknown contact who wants the job done fast. Her major obstacle: she'll have to mask her strength and enter Midnight, a fabled Vampire realm, as a human slave. Vulnerable and defenceless, she faces her greatest challenge ever. |
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What if everything you knew about your family was a lie? What if, when the lies began to surface, beneath them lay a truth so dark and deep, yet so compelling, that it pulled you inside? Forgo the gore with this haunting psychological vampire tale chronicling the quest of sheltered home schooled 13 year old Ariella as she endeavours to solve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of her mother A taut, character-driven elegantly written mystery, The Society of S is something different in the genre of vampire fiction. |
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Quincie Morris has never felt more alone. Her parents are dead, and her hybrid-werewolf first love is threatening to embark on a rite of passage that will separate them forever. Then, as she and her uncle are about to unveil their hot vampire-themed restaurant, a brutal murder turns her world into chaos. As human and supernatural forces clash, a deadly love triangle forms and the line between predator and prey begins to blur. A dark delicious fantasy that will leave you hungry for more! |
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Drawing on dark fantasy, the fairy tale, horror and wild humour, this is a collection of works of ten acclaimed authors paying homage to the gothic tale in wide-ranging stories of the supernatural and surreal. From bratty vampires to evil houses and sorcerers, these gripping tales are a must for gothic fiction fans that enjoy a good frightful but fun read in short story form. |
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Now that human cities have been decimated, the vampiric elite holds one-fifth of the world's capital and threatens to control all the earth in less than 100 years. The remaining humans, the SOFs (Special Other Forces) have one chance to survive, by recruiting the talented baker (that’s right!), Sunshine, daughter of a legendary sorcerer in the fight to save human kind. An award winning work by a bestselling author, teens who like Buffy (and chocolate!) should enjoy this one. |
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For those who love manga and vampires don’t go past this one! New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan has transformed her adult novel Hot Blooded into a saucy teenage graphic novel. Riordan is an immortal Carpathian male, trapped and caged, his honour compromised by his captors. They're in his mind, they're in his blood, and not one can withstand his desire for revenge! Juliette is an activist devoted to liberating animals from a secret jungle lab. What she stumbles upon is a prisoner like no other… A little racy, definitely a read more suitable for older teenagers… |
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Ellen, 16, is battling an undiagnosed and potentially terminal illness. After countless tests, she's sent to spend time at her grandmother's house where she uncovers her great-grandmother's diaries, a welcome diversion from reality. However, the history that unfolds from the diary is strangely linked to her own life. Ellen begins to feel weaker than ever. Could something be reaching across the centuries to claim her? This book gets great reviews from teens worldwide. This book is well written, sophisticated in plot, sufficiently creepy, has plenty of drama, suspense and mystery. |
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Don’t forget to check out the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, and Joss Whedon’s television series, Angel, with seasons one two three four and five, all on DVD. Youth Fiction with Werewolves: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
Youth Fiction with Demons: City of Bones and City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
These Youth Fiction Vampire novels coming soon… The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong |
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