by Z Brewer
First published 2011
Joss McMillan watches a vampire kill his sister. The murder destroys everything he thought he knew about the world. His family reveals they belong to the Slayer Society, an organization dedicated to eliminating vampires. Now they expect Joss to join their ranks as their newest recruit. During his training, Joss discovers he possesses unusual abilities that might make him the most powerful Slayer ever seen at his age. But someone within the Society is working against them. This betrayer's true identity would devastate Joss completely, assuming they don't murder him before he learns the truth. The story unfolds through the eyes of Joss McMillan, who was once Vlad Tod's friend but has now become his sworn enemy.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, horror, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Slayer Society
320 pages · Hardcover · Dutton Juvenile
Content warnings: violence