In The Silver Kiss-Annette Curtis Klause's critically acclaimed debut novel-life's tough for 16-year-old Zoe Sutcliff. Her mom is dying, her dad is growing distant, and her best friend is moving. Sorting out her thoughts one night, Zoe sees a man lurking about. Taken aback at first, she finds herself drawn to the handsome stranger who seems to sense what's in her heart. As the two exchange life stories, he makes a startling revelation. He's a vampire bent on slaying a ruthless fiend-and he needs Zoe for more than just a blooddraining kiss. 'A mesmerizing first novel . with lyrical writing.'-Kirkus Reviews