Books like Vanitas by S. P. Somtow
Timmy Valentine, a child rock star and vampire, disappeared in a freak fire in Idaho. Resurfacing as a normal human, he embarks on a world tour to salvage his career. As he travels, he soon discovers that there are still vampires abroad, and they want him back. Timmy's new album fails, and he finds himself on the edge of the world's most dangerous band, Vampires on Tour. Timmy's journey takes him through the dangerous and forbidden worlds of the supernatural, where he meets other vampires and is chased by the creatures he's never known before. With the help of his bandmates, Timmy sets out to confront the vampire world and save his career before it's too late.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: S. P. Somtow
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