Vampires of Orange County Vol. One

By John Bankston

Set in and around Newport Beach, Vampires of Orange County takes place over one week in Morgan’s life as she looks for answers. Is the ex-boyfriend she never really left behind responsible for her blackouts, her sun-sickness and even her sudden craving for very rare steak? Or is it instead the friend with benefits who may have turned her Chihuahua into a vicious killer?

Newport Beach, California-based author, John Bankston is the author of over eighty nonfiction books for young adults. Vampires of Orange County, is his first novel for an adult audience. Vampires of Orange County subverts this popular sub-genre by offering a protagonist who is a humorous and independent young woman who isn't seeking rescue.

Volume One
Morgan is attacked by an intruder at the Newport Beach tanning club she manages. After blacking out, she awakens in a hospital and learns she killed her attacker.
Fifteen-year-old Stephanie has always been the good girl, but now she’s dating a man who’s not only older, but also her sister Morgan’s ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Morgan –– a vegetarian since she was eight –– orders a very rare steak.Fifteen-year-old Stephanie has always been the good girl, but now she’s dating a man who’s not only older, but also her sister Morgan’s ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Morgan –– a vegetarian since she was eight –– orders a very rare steak.

• Language: English
• Publisher: John Bankston
• Release date: Mar 1, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301233748

John Bankston

I'm an only child who grew up in Vermont. Since I lived in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere, I was always coming up with scary stories. My babysitter reading to me about serial killers didn't help!Since then I've lived in NYC, LA, Portland, OR and some of the best beach towns like Ocean, Miami and Newport.I love all things horror and all things YA.Fav books include 'salem's lot, Heart-shaped Box, Daughters unto Devils and Dare Me. Classic favs include Jane Eyre and The Great Gatsby.For TV The 100, You, Legacies, Riverdale, T@gged plus older shows like The Originals, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, Buffy, The OC, and of course Pretty Little Liars!And my favorite thing in the world is my ten pound furbaby!Please follow me on my brand new Insta:https://www.instagram.com/johnbankstonnovelist?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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