{"product_id":"maria-the-wanted-isbn-9781803366722","title":"Maria the Wanted","description":"\u003cb\u003eNewly-turned Mexican vampire, Maria, is not just out for blood, she wants answers. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom the twice Bram Stoker-nominated author of The Haunting of Alejandra and Immortal Pleasures, a gripping tale of empowerment, desire and belonging, perfect for readers of A Dowry of Blood and Certain Dark Things.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaria is a wanted woman. She’s wanted by an Aztec trafficker, a cartel boss, the people she fights for, and now the devil she can’t resist. A would-be immigrant turned vampire, Maria is forced to leave her home and family and embark on a journey across Mexico. She learns to fight, becoming an unlikely bad-ass enforcer of justice. Then an encounter with a violent, ruthless vampire boss leads her to find her creator. Drawn into a world of ancient vampires, deadly conspiracies and a dangerously seductive devil, Maria must find a way to fight for herself and all humankind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fierce and seductive horror thriller, pulsing with rage, fear and desire, that explores a vampire woman’s determination to find her place in the world.GOODREADS MOST ANTICIPATED HORROR 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A high-octane, heartfelt story that puts a refreshingly human spin on the birth-of-a-vampire tale.”\u003cbr\u003eKelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of The Haunting of Paynes Hollow and the Women of the Otherworld series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Without a doubt, V. Castro is a searing and stunning voice in modern horror. Maria the Wanted takes the vampire mythos and entirely reinvents it in a way only V. Castro can. Dark, sexy, and a whole lot of fun, this book should not be missed.”\u003cbr\u003eGwendolyn Kiste, Four-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Haunting of Velkwood and Reluctant Immortals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fast, fun, and furious, Maria the Wanted gives us a new vampire mythology with echoes of Anne Rice and a powerful heroine determined to save herself – and the world.”\u003cbr\u003eDelilah S. Dawson, New York Times-bestselling author of House of Idyll and Guillotine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A gripping tale of heart-wrenching loss, gory vengeance and brutal justice! Never underestimate the weak, especially a woman armed with deadly fangs and a blistering, all-consuming rage! A relentless page-turner!”\u003cbr\u003eNuzo Onoh, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Where the Dead Brides Gather and Futility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brutal, bloody and brilliant, Maria the Wanted will shock and delight you. It’s V. Castro at her very best.”\u003cbr\u003eTim Lebbon, New York Times-bestselling author of Secret Lives of the Dead and Among the Living\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Seductive... Maria herself is a force to be reckoned with, and readers will gladly cheer her on her bloody way.\"\u003cbr\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cb\u003eV. Castro \u003c\/b\u003eis a two-time Bram Stoker Award nominated author of \u003ci\u003eAliens: Vasquez\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Haunting of Alejandra\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of The Cicadas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoddess of Filth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHairspray and Switchblades\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOut of Atzlan\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a Mexican American expat living in the UK. As a full-time mother, she dedicates her time to her family and writing. Her official site is vcastrostories.com.","brand":"Titan Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305507901669,"sku":"NP9781803366722","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781803366722.jpg?v=1767732265","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/maria-the-wanted-isbn-9781803366722","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}