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Certain Dark Things By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the latest vampire novel hitting the shelf on October 25. I hate to be a cliche, but it's the story that offers something readers haven't seen before. Once and for all, it is set in futuristic Mexico where ancient vampires are hunted. There is rich history, mythology embedded in the plot along with the terrifying drug wars between different clan of vampires. The terrifying lull of the story will pull you right in. You don't want to miss it.
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