Marked (House of Night, Book 1) Paperback – May 1, 2007

Introducing "Marked" - The First Book in the House of Night Series Welcome to the dark and enchanting world of The House of Night – a place where vampires have always existed. In this captivating series starter, "Marked," you'll be embarking on a thrilling journey alongside Zoey Redbird, a sixteen-year-old who has just been marked as a fledgling vampyre. In Zoey's world, vampyres are not only real, but they are also accepted by humans. Those who are marked as special are sent to the House of Night school, where they will undergo a transformation to become vampyres.

However, if their bodies reject the change, they face a tragic fate. To Zoey, being marked is seen as a blessing, despite her initial fear. She has never quite fit into the human world and has always had a sense that her destiny lies elsewhere. Supported by her emotionally steadfast Cherokee descendant grandmother, Zoey is taken to her new school where she quickly realizes she stands apart from her peers. Zoey's mark from the Goddess Nyx is unique, revealing her extraordinary powers at such a young age.

At the House of Night, she discovers not only true friendship, loyalty, and romance, but also deceit and mistrust. Zoey soon realizes that the vampyre world is not as perfect as she thought, facing the same problems she left behind in the human realm. Readers will find themselves easily identifying with the characters in "Marked," most notably the courageous protagonist, Zoey. The story moves at a brisk pace, keeping you engaged until the very end, although some issues are intentionally left unresolved to keep you craving more. Perfect for fans of the occult, this book may contain some suggestive language and scenes of romance.