Fiction General The Eternal Kiss Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire By Trisha Telep (Edited by) Format: Paperback, 416 pages Published In: Australia, 03 August 2009 The allure and mystique of vampire tales have seduced readers for all time. For those fresh-blooded fans of paranormal romance or those whose hunt and hunger never dies, these delicious morsels - including bites from bestselling authors Cassandra Clare and Holly Black - will make everyone a sucker for eternal kisses. About the Author

Trisha Telep was the romance and fantasy book buyer at Murder One, the UK's premier crime and romance bookstore, before the bookstore closed after 21 years of bookselling. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, she now lives with her boyfriend, filmmaker Christopher Joseph, just outside of London, England Gr 8 Up-This anthology is full of high-quality fiction that mixes some well-established authors of vampire stories with some new ones. The selections have diverse story lines, some strong on the horror component but including lighter fare with some comedy and romance, and an array of writing styles. Vampires are portrayed in a variety of ways along with their history and lore, making this an entertaining read. Particularly noteworthy are Sarah Rees Brennan's "Undead Is Very Hot Right Now," Karen Mahoney's "Falling to Ash," Holly Black's "The Coldest Girl in Coldtown," and Libba Bray's "The Thirteenth Step." These fang-tastic tales are a must for libraries with a strong vampire fan base.-Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Publisher: Random House Australia Children's Books ISBN: Age Range: 10-14 years