Fagbøger for børn og unge: vampyrer, varulve og andre formskiftere

"On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire--love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendant of the god Eros. Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire's thrall--until Leandros's wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Determined to keep her sister safe, Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: If she can complete the four elaborate tasks he sets her, he will find another bride. But it soon becomes clear that the tasks are part of something bigger; something related to Desire and Lamia, the strange, neglected daughter Leandros keeps locked away. Lamia knows her father hides her for her own protection, though as she and Eirene grow closer, she finds herself longing for the outside world. But the price of freedom is high, and with something deadly--something hungry--stalking the night, that price must be paid in blood..."--

Damien Nichols discovers he's a werewolf years after being attacked as a child. His search for a cure and the identity of the one who bit him leads nowhere. Accepting his fate, Damien findsfellow lone werewolves like himself who form a pack to protect each other. Along the way, he learns of a secret society of werewolf hunters called the Tailors and a mysterious Werewolf Council determined to keep their kind hidden from the world. Tensionsbetween werewolves born into the curse and those, like Damien, who were bitten are constantly divided. After risking his life to save another werewolf, Damien is chosen by the Tremauré, the first werewolf, to protect every werewolf on Earth. With his pack by his side, Damien embarks on a quest to fulfill his role in safeguarding all of werewolf kind while also discovering a surprising truth about his family's past.

Lola Monteux, a treasure-hunting vampire, is betrayed by her crew and sentenced to death. Desperate to evade her fate, she embarks on a daring escape to a haunted island cursed for her kind. Her solitary mission: to unearth the fabled Well of Souls treasure, rumoured to bestow invincibility upon demons like her and grant her the freedom she craves.But as Lola succumbs to the enchantment of the island, a powerful magic weaves its spell around her. She is inexplicably drawn to Gael, a local boy, and his group of misfit friends. Undercover as a teenager, Lola discovers the joys and vulnerabilities of her long-lost humanity, and begins to lose sight of her original mission-to secure her survival at any cost.

When Alice's sister falls deathly ill, she turns to the shadowy vampire underworld, willing to sacrifice anything to save her sibling. But after an explosive encounter with the darkly handsome Caspian, Alice finds herself drawn into a enticing game of cat and mouse. Caspian knows things about Alice's family that she doesn't, secrets that could unlock dangerous powers within her. As their passions ignite, Alice is torn between her distrust of Caspian and her undeniable longing. But Caspian has plans for Alice's newly turned vampire sister, and Alice must fight to protect her, even as a mysterious organization known only as the Council begins hunting them down. With blood bonds and danger binding them together, Alice will risk awakening her own latent vampire abilities to fight for those she loves. But can she trust Caspian when his kisses leave her breathless? The stakes are life or death, and Alice must decide who to give her heart to...before it's too late.

An ode to little monsters and the caregivers who love them When the sun goes down, Mummy and Wee Wolf emerge from their coffin to start the day. Wee Wolf loves his mummy. She brushes his unruly fur, brews midnight stew for their lunch, and reads him his favorite Hairy Tales. And whenever Mummy and Wee Wolf have a disagreement, a little boogie helps them forget all their troubles! But taking care of Wee Wolf isn't easy. Wee Wolf's efforts to be a perfectly well-behaved monster often hilariously sabotage Mummy. He interrupts her morning stretches, "helps" her cook by cannonballing into hot stew, and wiggles out of her grasp while she tries to clip his little wolfy toenails. By the end of the night, Wee Wolf notices Mummy becoming a little ... unravelled. But just as Mummy is always there for him, Wee Wolf is there for her--ready to help re-wrap her bandages, toilet paper in hand. This hilarious, highly original picture book plays with the phrase "little monsters" as it explores parent-child relationships. While the bold, detailed illustrations will draw readers in, Wee Wolf's tender, thoughtful moments encourage both empathy and self-awareness. It's a howling good time!

The stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful. Now in paperback.The Sylvan Vale and the Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends in New Orleans to come to their aid.Meanwhile, under protection alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate.But when Celine’s rivals learn Bastien has joined forces with friends in the mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him.

When you're a vampire, moving to a new town really bites, but for Scarlet Small, it could mean the end of her afterlife.

In "Secrets of the Wolves," a thrilling children's fiction book, an unsuspecting young protagonist stumbles into an ominous mansion, only to be hit by a mysterious curse ray. After awakening just moments before midnight, a sense of impending transformation looms. The mansion is a maze of frights and surprises, with each room revealing a new terror: zombies, vampires, and mummies. Cornered and surrounded, the clock strikes midnight, and an astonishing metamorphosis occurs-the young boy transforms into a werewolf.With newfound superhuman abilities, the young werewolf fearlessly battles the creatures that once threatened him. In an adrenaline-fueled showdown, he overpowers the vampires, outwits the zombies, and triumphs over the mummies. "Secrets of the Wolves" is a tale of courage, unexpected strength, and the triumph of good over evil, leaving readers captivated by the mystical and transformative journey of the protagonist.

Bryn Halbrook had always seen the glow on the people around her. And she knows all too well what psychiatrists do to people who claim impossible powers. She's always stayed below the radar, but when she discovers the meaning of the beautiful auras, she's not sure why she was cursed with the ability to see the soon-to-be-dead and be unable to do anything about it.But Bryn is on the brink of the unbelievable truth - she is a creature from myth. Valkyrie - a warrior maiden of the God Odin. And a Collector of Souls. But Bryn lucks out when the Trickster god Loki sets his sights on her. Can Bryn hold her own against the charmingly manipulative god long enough to discover what he's really planning?

Meet Dr. Moe Lars, a struggling young dentist with dreams as vast as the night sky, confined to a dilapidated warehouse as a last-ditch effort by his devoted Auntie Mae Lars. His unconventional journey from the bottom of his class to the heart of dental darkness, will keep you hooked from the first sentence.But that's not all - enter Dr. Pierce Able, whose penchant for compulsive internet gambling has left him shackled by bad credit. He's trading smiles for secrets, offering free dental care to the city's most vulnerable. The tension rises, his deeds threaten to unravel not only his career, but the very fabric of his morality.As the sun sets and the ordinary world retreats, a sinister shift occurs. Dr. Drek Vam Dent, an enigmatic and chilling figure, takes over the after-hours dental duties. His arrival sets off a chain reaction of events that lure both virtuous and malevolent vampires seeking his peculiar services. The result? A dental clinic quite unlike any other, bustling with fanged patients and unconventional procedures that will make your skin crawl, and your heart race, all while humorously keeping you engaged.Embark on a thrilling underworld of dentistry unlike any other! "Vampire Dentist," invites you to sink your teeth into a riveting tale where the lines between day and night, dental chairs and vampire lairs, blur into a mesmerizing blend of horror, and humour. Are you ready to take a bite out of this unique and enthralling adventure? Your appointment with destiny - and the dentist - awaits.

Olive has been kept under the radar for her whole life. On her eighteenth birthday life as she knows it changes. Olive has a dark past. Something that has been hidden from her. They're coming for her and she doesn't even know!Who are they and what do they want?When Olive meets her mate, will he be able to keep her safe from her past?Will their passion and love for each other be enough to save her?What deep dark secrets will Olive uncover? Will Olive ever be safe again?This book is written in Australian English, which differs vastly from US and UK English. This book contains sexual content, violence and is not suitable for people under the age of sixteen.

In this third book of a paranormal series, Liberty discovers the last of the sky dwellers. She brings them to the Castle, because she has been away and has returned with doubts about what she has seen and been told by those closest to her. Through a series of events, she is helped by Mother Nature, and discovers that the world is not what it seems. Liberty is threatened and forced to spend time on the Lower Levels, where her perspective is further broadened. Liberty's life partner, David, is the adopted son of the ruling Emperor. He resides on the Upper Levels and is a vampire. Elathan is the ruler of the Lower Levels and Liberty feels a strong attraction to him. David and Elathan are the leaders of the two factions that will go to war, with Liberty as the prize. They have both manipulated her from a young age. They are the ones she is running from when she escapes the Castle. Her journey then starts to find her true beginnings and discover who she really is. She needs Clarity.(About the Author)Rita Chapman grew up in Romford, Essex. "I spent a lot of time in Ireland. My mother told us magical stories from a young age. Growing up, I believed in the things you cannot see," including the little people and fairies. She now lives in Devon, which is quite rural, and "I tell my grandchildren stories similar to the ones my mother told me."

A 2024 Sydney Taylor Honor Book! Two vampire brothers must set aside their differences to solve a series of murders in this humorous and delightfully spooky novel for young readers. For fans of Too Bright to See.Adam and Victor are brothers who have the usual fights over the remote, which movie to watch and whether or not it's morally acceptable to eat people. Well, not so much eat . . . just drink a little blood. They're vampires, hiding in plain sight with their eclectic yet loving family.Ten-year-old Adam knows he has a better purpose in his life (well, immortal life) than just drinking blood, but fourteen-year-old Victor wants to accept his own self-image of vampirism. Everything changes when bodies start to appear all over town, and it becomes clear that a vampire hunter may be on the lookout for the family. Can Adam and Victor reconcile their differences and work together to stop the killer before it’s too late?

A social outcast, a secret birthright, and an ultimatum.Isabel always knew she was different. But she had no idea just how different.But when a first date ends terribly, Isabel starts to realize that she has some questions to ask her family.Questions she may not like the answer too.The connection she has between her sister and her mother has always been unparalleled, but will it begin to unravel as Isabel begins to test out her newfound power and responsibility?Will Isabel embrace her destiny or turn away for a normal life? Isabel won't have long to decide as lives hang in the balance.And in a world full of ancient magic and tradition, will Isabel's modern approach of using technology to influence her magic be successful?Join Isabel, Rhiannon, and Josephine, as they battle their internal and external demons, in an attempt to master their thoughts, feelings, and powers.

Ares' time is running out.With his alter-ego gaining strength by the hour, Lora works to save Ares' humanity, but the war has other plans - with the ability to tear the hybrids apart.In one final battle of trust, can Ares and Lora rebuild what they've lost, or will the war destroy them and everyone they love?

I can't fight the wolf inside me forever.I lost my brother to werewolves. Now I'm losing myself.Bitten by a werewolf, I resist the transformation. It hurts like hell, but I know it's punishment for my mistakes. Thanks to a risky drug called Lycanthrox, I've managed to stay human for two full moons.But I know I can't last much longer.Hungry for revenge, I promise to hunt down the wolf who bit me. My ex, Cyn, still cares about me enough to stop me. Even though she's beautiful and I'm a beast.I can't stay with her. I can't ignore the wolves howling outside my window. By the light of a cruel and tempting moon, I'm on the brink of becoming a monster.When I find the werewolf pack, Cyn follows me. The werewolves take us both hostage, then start running, the police hot on our tails.Either the wolf within kills me, or someone else does.Praise for Bloodborn: "With Bloodborn, Karen Kincy opens a frightening new chapter in the werewolf legacy. Brilliant, dark, and filled with haunting images. Highly recommended." - Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and King of Plagues"A bridge between paranormals and boys' realism about thugs and delinquents, reminiscent of Neal Shusterman's Dark Fusion: Red Rider's Hood (2005)"-Kirkus Reviews"Teens will enjoy this alternate-reality story of a young man trying to come to terms with what he is."-VOYA

My own magic might kill me.One winter long ago, I watched my mother-a kitsune, or Japanese fox-spirit-leave me in the snow for the dogs.But that's a memory buried beneath eleven years, and I've lived in America since then. I have my family, who adopted me, and my girlfriend, Gwen.Now I'm back in Japan. My grandparents invited us to spend New Year's with them in Tokyo. I pretend to be happy for Gwen, but I can't shake the nightmares.A faceless ghost haunts me, warning me that she is coming.A gang of dog-spirits wants me dead. I'm the spitting image of their enemy, a kitsune named Yukimi.Is Yukimi my birth mother who abandoned me? I never knew her true name, the key to a kitsune's magic. I don't even know my own true name.And soon my magic threatens to kill me, tearing apart my half-human body.I need to find the truth before it's too late.Praise for Foxfire: "The kitsune legend has never looked so good. Tavian is one sexy fox." - Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron King and Shadow of the Fox."An enjoyable, mystical coming-of-age, complete with quick getaways, motorcycle chases and no distraction from the already-established, comfortable romance." - Kirkus Reviews

Confessing I'm a shapeshifter could get me killed.I crave the forbidden rush of leaping from my bedroom window at night and transforming into an owl, but I could lose it all if anyone catches me. Shapeshifting can be a beautiful and deadly secret.I'm Other. A half-pooka shapeshifter, to be exact. In the small town of Klikamuks, Washington, coming out as a paranormal person means staring down the barrel of a shotgun. I haven't even told my boyfriend, Zack, who I really am. And I'm hoping he will be the boy to take my virginity.Worse, a pack of werewolves claims the national forest behind my house as their territory. Tensions in Klikamuks escalate into murder.A serial killer is targeting Others like me.On the hunt for clues, I meet Tavian, a sexy Japanese fox-spirit who challenges me to embrace my shapeshifting. He rivals Zack and makes me question everything.Can I find the killer before he finds me, or will my secrets be the death of me?Praise for Other: "Other has it all: love, shifters, pookas, and nail-biting action. What's even better, Kincy's characters are vibrant, real and lovable. This is a debut that leaves you aching for more." - Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of Need and Captivate"This who-done-it is an unusual blend of mystery and fantasy, starring original characters not often featured in modern urban fantasy for teens. I really enjoyed it." - Annette Curtis Klause, author of Blood and Chocolate"Gwen is extremely likable as the impulsive, conflicted heroine, and although Tavian is a bit perfect, their romance is a dynamic counterpoint to the suspenseful mystery." - Booklist"The emotional turmoil of the characters is evident and will appeal to readers who have felt misunderstood or as if they don't belong." - School Library Journal

"The Hunter's Curse" is a thrilling novel that will keep you captivated from the first page to the last. In this action-packed adventure, a cursed vampire hunter fights tirelessly to keep evil vampires at bay while also trying to break her curse. With each reincarnation, she is the only one who remembers her vampire friend Marcello, and together, they navigate a dark and dangerous world filled with unimaginable obstacles.Perfect for fans of fantasy and supernatural fiction, "The Hunter's Curse" offers a unique twist on the genre with its cursed protagonist and vampire companion. With the inclusion of witchcraft, referred to as Naturals in the book, readers are treated to a fresh and unique perspective on the supernatural genre.With quotes and endorsements from established authors and experts, "The Hunter's Curse" is sure to impress even the most discerning reader. Its barcode encryption ensures it will be recommended to the intended target audience, giving it maximum visibility and exposure.Readers will be left feeling both satisfied and wanting more after experiencing this exhilarating journey. Don't miss out on "The Hunter's Curse" - a novel that offers a perfect balance of action, intrigue, and compelling characters that will leave you on the edge of your seat.