Books like Tales of the Slayer, Vol. I (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) by Doranna Durgin
Tales of the Slayer, Vol. I gathers a series of original short stories written by Doranna Durgin and other authors. Drawing on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer mythos, each tale follows a different Slayer in various historical and cultural settings— from ancient Greek mythology and revolutionary France to 1920s Munich and late‑19th‑century Kentucky—highlighting how each heroine combats vampires and upholds a moral code. The volume explores the enduring continuity of the Slayer lineage and its impact across time.
Contents feature stories such as “A Good Run, Greece, 490 B.C.E.” by Greg Rucka, “The White Doe” by Christie Golden, and “Die Blutgrafin” by Yvonne Navarro, among others.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Doranna Durgin
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