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Black River: Volume 1(Black River)

Black River: Volume 1(Black River)


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About the Book

The first book in a paranormal small-town mystery romance duology about a teenager who suddenly develops vampire tendencies and must do everything she can to keep her family and the boy she’s falling for safe – for fans of The Vampire Diaries, Twilight and The Raven Boys.

All seventeen-year-old Dusty wants is to escape into books and the Adirondack wilderness that surrounds her small town. But in the dead of night, strange things have been happening in Black River.

Animals are being ravaged by something unnatural. And Dusty wakes up one day with dirt on her feet, changed and starving. When new kid Will arrives, Dusty feels an attraction unlike anything she’s felt before. She wants him… or she wants his blood. As Dusty realises she’s transforming into something she can’t control, she reluctantly turns to the only person she somehow knows will understand: the annoyingly attractive Eli Blake.

Together, Dusty and Eli must uncover the mystery of their town and their new, insatiable desires. Have they become vampires or some other kind of monster? Whatever they are, they’re not the only ones…

An irresistible blend of suspense and romance, this paranormal small-town mystery is perfect for fans of Stephenie Meyers and Tigest Girma.

About the Author :
Ruby Jean Cottle is a writer from Sydney, Australia. Growing up, Ruby spent childhood summers in upstate New York, where her passion for writing blossomed as her imagination ran wild in the mountains and forests far from her home. After studying art history at university, Ruby found herself on a winding career path in fashion, digital media and creative direction. After becoming a mother, she decided to return to her first love: writing stories.

Review :
‘There’s something haunting about Black River – the kind of story with chilling twists, a slow-burn romance, and just the right amount of bite. It pulls you into its eerie depths and doesn't let you go – Black River is dark, intoxicating, and impossible to put down. More please!’  ‘Atmospheric and suspenseful, this classic YA paranormal tale combines genres skillfully and delivers a brooding monster story that’s part family drama, part thriller, part romance and all bite.’ ‘Black River is a smart, sensual, deeply atmospheric debut, brimming with immersive world-building, compelling characters, and all the right kinds of tension. The mystery at its heart keeps you guessing right to the last page, where it becomes clear this is only the beginning of Dusty’s story. I sank my teeth in and barely came up for air.’  ‘Part fantasy, part astute coming of age story, Black River brilliantly depicts the angst of adolescence, along with its burgeoning – and sometimes terrifying – power. Like its dynamic heroine Dusty, the prose brims with vitality; I felt every moment of her transformation as if I were right there on the mountain with her. It's not often that I wish for a do-over of my teenage years, but the world of Black River was so evocative, I found myself envying Dusty's unfurling connection to the natural world, and to her own formidable nature. I need to know what happens next!’  'My teenage self felt a real connection to book-loving Dusty and the tender, sisterly love she shares with Opi. I felt emotionally invested in Dusty's story, and the high-stakes plot kept me riveted to the page. Ruby's storytelling keeps things hot with a spicy romance and original with turns into the mystical. Black River is an impressive debut, and I'm looking forward to part two.' ‘Black River is a smart, sensual, deeply atmospheric debut, brimming with immersive world-building, compelling characters, and all the right kinds of tension. The mystery at its heart keeps you guessing right to the last page, where it becomes clear this is only the beginning of Dusty’s story. I sank my teeth in and barely came up for air.’  ‘Part fantasy, part astute coming of age story, Black River brilliantly depicts the angst of adolescence, along with its burgeoning – and sometimes terrifying – power. Like its dynamic heroine Dusty, the prose brims with vitality; I felt every moment of her transformation as if I were right there on the mountain with her. It's not often that I wish for a do-over of my teenage years, but the world of Black River was so evocative, I found myself envying Dusty's unfurling connection to the natural world, and to her own formidable nature. I need to know what happens next!’  ‘part romance, with fantasy elements and a hint of science fiction ... Black River delivers a more subtle kind of experience centred around a girl who’s forced to confront the darkest parts of herself.’


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781761631559
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia
  • Publisher Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: Black River
  • ISBN-10: 1761631551
  • Publisher Date: 26 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 432
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Volume 1


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