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Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake Book 1)
A Graphic Novel
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A thrilling, spine-chilling YA graphic novel from author Victoria Setian and Bloom artist Savanna Ganucheau—a modern spin on the classic horror novel Dracula
There’s no one in town stranger than Mina Murray . . .
An aspiring photographer, Mina has a reputation for hanging around creepy locations in her hometown of New Whitby; graveyards, crypts, or funeral homes no place is too weird for her to sneak into. But when a boat named the Demeter crashes on a nearby shore, Mina’s explorations uncover a whole new level of weird: feral dogs, large boxes of dirt, and most notably, the body of the ship’s captain, completely drained of blood.
Shocked by the grisly scene, Mina sets out to unearth the truth behind what happened on the ship. But the deeper she digs the stranger things get around town. The head editor of her high school’s newspaper goes missing. Her best friend falls ill, plagued by nightmares of a massive, terrifying creature. And the handsome new transfer student, Raf, seems to have everyone under his thrall . . . including Mina’s crush, Jon.
It’s clear that something ominous is going on, but will Mina be able to figure out who—or what—is the cause? Or is New Whitby doomed to become the hunting ground of this evil . . . forever?
Spine-chilling and inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel, Children of the Night is perfect for fans of Squad, Clementine, and Anya’s Ghost.
There’s no one in town stranger than Mina Murray . . .
An aspiring photographer, Mina has a reputation for hanging around creepy locations in her hometown of New Whitby; graveyards, crypts, or funeral homes no place is too weird for her to sneak into. But when a boat named the Demeter crashes on a nearby shore, Mina’s explorations uncover a whole new level of weird: feral dogs, large boxes of dirt, and most notably, the body of the ship’s captain, completely drained of blood.
Shocked by the grisly scene, Mina sets out to unearth the truth behind what happened on the ship. But the deeper she digs the stranger things get around town. The head editor of her high school’s newspaper goes missing. Her best friend falls ill, plagued by nightmares of a massive, terrifying creature. And the handsome new transfer student, Raf, seems to have everyone under his thrall . . . including Mina’s crush, Jon.
It’s clear that something ominous is going on, but will Mina be able to figure out who—or what—is the cause? Or is New Whitby doomed to become the hunting ground of this evil . . . forever?
Spine-chilling and inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel, Children of the Night is perfect for fans of Squad, Clementine, and Anya’s Ghost.
Extent: 224 pp
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
Publication date: 2026-01-15
Size: 22.7 x 15.3 cm
ISBN: 9781419762642
Praise for Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake Book 1)
Ganucheau's illustrations flow well, with art that is appealing yet suitable to the horror story...This modern Dracula retelling is packed with plenty of mystery for readers to sink their fangs into.
School Library Journal
Setian's debut is well-paced and fun...The story realistically portrays high school crushes and drama, delightfully updating Bram Stoker's characters as modern teens. Ganucheau's moody artwork is visceral and evocative, making strong use of the natural setting. A compelling and atmospheric modern take on a classic horror story.
Kirkus Reviews
[C]lever graphic novel debut...Movement-filled illustrations with moody color palettes by Ganucheau (Turtle in Paradise) amplify tonal plot shifts between dark vampiric intrigue and low-stakes interpersonal drama.
Publishers Weekly
[R]iveting debut...This graphic novel pulls double duty, not only offering gruesome yet stunning illustrations of wide-mouthed, fanged creatures from classic gothic literature but also tying everything into a heartwarming story of teens navigating the highs and lows of their own friendships, crushes, and identities.
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About the Author
Victoria Setian started her career in Gotham City, specifically the third floor of DC Comics in the heart of New York City. Her writing chops eventually landed her a role on the DC interactive team, and since then she’s continued her crossover work with credits including the Batman: Arkham series, Mortal Kombat X, and Just Cause 4. She’s a game developer conference speaker and NYU Game Center Incubator advisor, and she helped pilot the Girl Scouts Game Design patch with Women in Games International. When she’s not tinkering on her next project, she’s hanging with her family or practicing Armenian folk dance. Savanna Ganucheau is a comic artist from New Orleans. She coauthored her first graphic novel, Bloom, with Kevin Panetta in 2019. Bloom received a distinction from the Junior Library Guild, a GLAAD Award nomination, and Amazon’s pick for Best Graphic Novel of 2019. In 2021, she adapted the novel Turtle in Paradise into the graphic novel format. Ganucheau has been creating comics since she was in third grade, and self-published her work in local comic book shops throughout high school. She has also contributed to comic series such as Adventure Time, Lumberjanes, Jem and the Holograms, and The Backstagers.
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