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Description
Jamie Carpenter is a teenage operator working for Department 19, a secret government unit dedicated to fighting vampires. After vampire Valeri Rusmanov launches a deadly attack on the department's base, Jamie is tasked with training a new squad while his colleagues search for ways to stop the growing global threat. A coordinated attack on prisons and hospitals creates additional chaos, with dangerous inmates now turned into vampires.
Quick Summary
Department 19 turns the classic vampire story on its head by making a regular teen the secret weapon in a government war against bloodsuckers. Readers will root for Jamie as he transforms from helpless kid to vampire-killing machine while uncovering shocking secrets about his own family. If your kid loves the action and mystery of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief the Sea of Monsters or the dark humor of Maximum Ride, they'll devour this fast-paced thriller. Perfect for kids in grades 9-12 who want a mature, edge-of-your-seat read with plenty of gore and heart-pounding moments.