by Scott Snyder
First published 2010
Struggling actress Pearl Jones dreams of stardom in 1920s Los Angeles. But when her Hollywood ambitions transform into a gory nightmare, she finds an unlikely ally in Skinner Sweet - the first American vampire. Stronger, fiercer, and powered by the sun, this new breed of bloodsucker offers Pearl a chance at survival and revenge against those who wronged her. As their lives collide in a whirlwind of lust, violence, and supernatural power, Pearl and Skinner must navigate the treacherous streets of Hollywood and confront the darkness that lurks within.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, horror, supernatural, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Hollywood, Los Angeles
Period: 1920s
192 pages · Hardcover · Vertigo
Content warnings: gore, graphic-violence, violence