by Rachel Caine
First published 2007
Claire Danvers thought she had figured out life in Morganville, where vampires control the college town through an uneasy truce with human residents. The agreement kept both sides relatively safe. That fragile peace starts crumbling when bodies begin appearing around town. Someone is hunting Claire specifically, following her every move. Then an ancient vampire approaches her with an unexpected offer of private tutoring. Claire must decide whether to trust this powerful bloodsucker while dodging a dangerous stalker. The vampire's true motives remain unclear, but Claire knows she needs allies as the violence escalates. Her survival depends on learning fast in this deadly form of night school. The lessons she receives will determine not just her academic future, but whether she lives to see graduation.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Morganville
256 pages · ebook · Signet Book
Content warnings: violence