Some of you might be surprised to learn about the Vampire school here in town. Tulsa, actually – or at least an alternate fictional version of Tulsa – where the House of Night is a finishing academy for young Vampyres.
It’s the creation of former Broken Arrow English teacher P.C. Cast, who was first published by a regional press some 15 years ago and since then has had her novels debut at #1 on lists by USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.
Back in the day, the genre was called Horror fiction, but it is a little more complicated in this cycle of popularity. There are any number of sub-categories that include Romance and Young Adult fiction – sometimes just grouped under the heading ‘Paranormal.’
There are horror stories that do little besides scare you out of your socks, but even the original Count Dracula story had romantic overtones. The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer led the breakout of ‘paranormal romance’ stories, but the House of Night series by Ms Cast and her daughter Kristin has had similar success.
A movie option on the stories had been announced, but as is the case with many such contracts, getting it into development can take years – if it ever comes to fruition.
The books in the series have filtered in and out over the years, but series books tend to stay in the home library as a collection. Sort of a rare day when the collection makes its way to the bookstore.
This particular set is one book shy of complete, but it makes up for it by having an authors-signed hardback copy included.
Her fans have most likely found a spot on the book shelf for most of these already, but if that set is missing a book or two, here is a chance to fill in the gaps. (Or pick up the entire series and SUCH a deal I can make!)
Hot weather is so much more enjoyable with a nearby fan, a glistening glass of iced tea, and a book in hand.
Come visit!
McHuston
Booksellers & Irish Bistro
Rose District
122 South Main St. Broken Arrow OK!