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Vanessa Shingle, a senior at a New Mexican high school, learns that she carries a lineage of monster‑hunters, tracing back to the famed Van Velsen. With a new love interest in the works of a janitor named Jean‑Paul, Vanessa confronts the fact that he is a vampire. Together, they navigate the dangers of the supernatural while trying to protect their town.
The story blends horror, romance, and the everyday struggles of teenage life, portraying a unique twist on classic vampire lore set in a contemporary school environment.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Dan Jolley
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