Black River: Volume 1
Jun 2026 · Black River Book 1 · Sold by Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
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"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!"―Courtney Peppernell, author of Pillow Thoughts
This special deluxe edition is printed with gorgeous stenciled edges and a stunning foil-stamped case and a printed endpaper map!
JUST ONE TASTE CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.
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 realizes 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 Meyer and Tigest Girma.
"An atmospheric, somewhat grisly, and genre-bending modern vampire tale."—School Library Journal
★ Deliciously dark, romantic, and atmospheric, this debut sinks its teeth into readers and doesn’t let go."—Kirkus, starred review
This special deluxe edition is printed with gorgeous stenciled edges and a stunning foil-stamped case and a printed endpaper map!
JUST ONE TASTE CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.
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 realizes 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 Meyer and Tigest Girma.
"An atmospheric, somewhat grisly, and genre-bending modern vampire tale."—School Library Journal
★ Deliciously dark, romantic, and atmospheric, this debut sinks its teeth into readers and doesn’t let go."—Kirkus, starred 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!"―Courtney Peppernell,...
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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. Black River is her debut novel.
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 ...
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