First published 2000
Buffy faces a deadly new threat when an extremely hairy demon begins stalking Sunnydale's youth. This creature has a twisted obsession with the Slayer and forces teenage victims into a fatal dance that ends in death. The demon's fixation on Buffy makes him particularly dangerous among the monsters that emerge from the Hellmouth. Meanwhile, Sunnydale High faces an invasion of student teachers who terrorize students and take over the school library. These trainee educators display unusual behavior, and the female members show intense interest in Giles, the school librarian and Buffy's Watcher. As both threats escalate, Buffy must determine whether the demon pursuing her connects to the strange newcomers targeting Giles. The parallel obsessions suggest a larger conspiracy at work, forcing Buffy to protect both herself and her mentor while uncovering the truth behind these synchronized attacks on their lives.
Genres: fantasy, horror, supernatural, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, obsession
Setting: Sunnydale
150 pages · Hardcover · Egmont Vgs
Content warnings: violence