Living in the Blackwood family home with only her sister Constance and her Uncle Julian for company, Merricat just wants to preserve their delicate way of life. But ever since Constance was acquitted of murdering the rest of the family, the world isn't leaving the Blackwoods alone. And when Cousin Charles arrives, armed with overtures of friendship and a desperate need to get into the safe, Merricat must do everything in her power to protect the remaining family.
"Vampire Academy" is a dark and dangerous series by Richelle Mead. It's winter break at St Vladimir's, and a massive Strigoi vampire attack has put the school on high alert. This year's trip away from the academy to the wintery peaks of Idaho has suddenly become mandatory. But Rose's troubles seem to follow her wherever she goes - dealing with the pain of knowing that her relationship with her tutor Dimitri can never be, things get even more complicated when one her closest friends admits his feelings for her. The glittering winter landscape may create the illusion of safety but Rose - and her heart - are in more danger than she ever could have imagined...Richelle Mead, the "New York Times" bestselling author of the "Vampire Academy" series, lives in Seattle in the USA. "The Vampire Academy" series: "Vampire Academy"; "Frostbite"; "Shadow Kiss"; "Blood Promise"; "Last Sacrifice" and don't miss the brand new spin-off series, "Bloodlines"...