Synopses & Reviews
Now that Alex is in the know about the deadly vampires that live—and hunt—around his boarding school, everything is different. Putting his talents to use, Alex is training with the Polidorium to become a vampire hunter, just like his Van Helsing ancestors. Sure, hes only fourteen, but cmon: This runs in his blood.
But Alex is wondering if hell live long enough to succeed. His archnemesis Elle, a vampire whose youthful appearance and blond hair disguise a rage thats directed at him, is out to get him before a powerful leader called Ultravox arrives on the scene. Ultravox specializes in assassinations, but who is he targeting? As he dodges Elles attacks, Alex is on a mission to uncover Ultravoxs deadly plan before his friends and his school become collateral damage. Theres no time to report back; innocent lives hang in the balance, and its on Alex to act now—or else.
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“Wisecracks, gadgets and fast-paced action sequences abound in the second book about Alex Van Helsing….[H]umorous dialogue and harrowing escapes will keep action-oriented readers…entertained.” Kirkus Reviews
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Praise for the Alex Van Helsing series:“Engaging and suspenseful.” Associated Press
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Henderson continues to spin a James Bond-type of action adventure story with a supernatural twist. Its an entertaining read that is full of suspense and intrigue...fans will eat it up and look forward to the next chapter is this exciting series School Library Journal
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This eagerly awaited second title in the Alex Van Helsing series continues the story with more compelling action, more character development, more worldbuilding, and more thrilling horror elements that meld together seamlessly. Readers will not be able to put it down. This excellent book is a must-have. Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review)
About the Author
Jason Henderson is the author of Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising, which was named Best of 2010 by VOYA, and Alex Van Helsing: Voice Of The Undead. He has written for games and comic books, including the Activision game Wolfenstein, the vampire action comic series Sword of Dracula, and the manga series Psy-Comm.