{"product_id":"maria-the-wanted-paperback","title":"Maria the Wanted - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eV. Castro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewly turned Mexican vampire, Maria, is not just out for blood, she wants answers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the twice Bram Stoker-nominated author of The Haunting of Alejandra and Immortal Pleasures, a gripping tale of empowerment, desire and belonging, perfect for readers of A Dowry of Blood and Certain Dark Things. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaria is a wanted woman. She's wanted by an Aztec trafficker, a cartel boss, the people she fights for, and now the devil she can't resist. A would-be immigrant turned vampire, Maria is forced to leave her home and family and embark on a journey across Mexico. She learns to fight, becoming an unlikely bad-ass enforcer of justice. Then an encounter with a violent, ruthless vampire boss leads her to find her creator. Drawn into a world of ancient vampires, deadly conspiracies and a dangerously seductive devil, Maria must find a way to fight for herself and all humankind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fierce and seductive horror thriller, pulsing with rage, fear and desire, that explores a vampire woman's determination to find her place in the world. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eV. Castro \u003c\/b\u003eis a two-time Bram Stoker Award nominated author of \u003ci\u003eAliens: Vasquez\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Haunting of Alejandra\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of The Cicadas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoddess of Filth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHairspray and Switchblades\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOut of Atzlan\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a Mexican American expat living in the UK. As a full-time mother, she dedicates her time to her family and writing. Her official site is vcastrostories.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53062657704243,"sku":"9781803366722","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/nDsd21OnW69781803366722.webp?v=1771441946","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/maria-the-wanted-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}