Publisher Description

Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. It's an eternal party, shown on TV 24 hours a day - gorgeous, glamorous, deadly! Because, once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave. . .A wholly original story of rage and revenge, love and loathing from bestselling author, Holly Black. Fans of TRUE BLOOD will love this dark and sexy tale.

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Coldtown was dangerous, Tana knew. A glamorous cage. A prison for the damned and anyone who wanted to party with them. Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. It's an eternal party, shown on TV twenty-four hours a day - gorgeous, glamorous, deadly ! The problem is, once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave . . .

Author Biography

Holly Black is the author of bestselling contemporary fantasy books for children and teens. Some of her titles include The Spiderwick Chronicles and the Curse Workers series. She has been a finalist for the MYTHOPOEIC AWARD, a finalist for an EISNER AWARD, and the recipient of the ANDREW NORTON AWARD. She currently lives in New England with her husband, Theo, in a house with a secret door.Visit Holly's website at , read her blog at , follow her on Twitter at and Pinterest at and like her on Facebook at

Review

This is an enormously entertaining horror, which makes Twilight look tame. Delightfully dark and gorgeously gothic * Book Trust *
A mind-blowing story of rage and revenge, love and loathing * The Sun *
[Racks] up suspense to a Hitchcock-aping high * Sci Fi Now *
An imaginative and creepy read * SFX Magazine *
Thrilling and original * Books For Keeps *
Replete with grisly violence, an intriguingly complex take on the mechanics of vampirism, and well-developed and memorable characters, this superior, dread-soaked tale will satisfy vampire addicts of all ages. * PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY *
Exciting, violent, sexy, Tana is a wonderful creation, sarcastic, intensely loyal and yet very sensitive. This is the fastest paced vampire thriller you'll ever read. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown will be a sensational bestseller. -- Sam Hawksmoor * HACKWRITERS.COM *

Promotional

Coldtown is dangerous. A prison for the damned and those who party with them. The stunning new YA novel from the bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles. TRUE BLOOD for teens!

Prizes

Commended for Carnegie Medal 2015 (UK)
Short-listed for Nebula Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards 2014 (UK)
Short-listed for Locus Award 2014 (UK)

Long Description

Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. It's an eternal party, shown on TV 24 hours a day - gorgeous, glamorous, deadly! Because, once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave. . . A wholly original story of rage and revenge, love and loathing from bestselling author, Holly Black. Fans of TRUE BLOOD will love this dark and sexy tale.

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Replete with grisly violence, an intriguingly complex take on the mechanics of vampirism, and well-developed and memorable characters, this superior, dread-soaked tale will satisfy vampire addicts of all ages.

Promotional "Headline"

Coldtown is dangerous. A prison for the damned and those who party with them. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a deliciously dark YA novel for fans of Twilight and The Vampire Diaries

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