The Herd: A dystopian vampire thriller for young adults

“A gripping dark fantasy set in a bloodthirsty civilization … Though Bell plays with established vampire lore, he does so in an inventive way that keeps the novel from ever feeling derivative. Readers will look forward to seeing how he expands this harsh world in future volumes.” OTHER REVIEWS! “A spellbinding storyteller with fully developed characters!” “I can’t say I have ever read a vampire story quite like this one! Ever! And it was certainly worth the read.” “Exceptional world-building and characters I wanted to root for!” “Full of twists and turns! I loved it!!” “I have not been this impressed in a long time!” Sixteen-year-old Susan kneels before the Temple steps whispering the sacred prayer… We are the Herd, human servants to the immortal Akharu, Lords of the Night. The Akharu are our Kings. The Akharu are our Gods. We honor them with our hands. We worship them with our hearts. We nourish them with our blood. She is preparing for the Branding, the sacred ceremony where the Akharu choose which humans will be allowed to stay in the Closure, and which will be taken away forever. As she enters the Temple , Susan is confident that she’ll receive her brand.