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Mystical relics.
Powerful vampires.
Strange allies.

It's hell being a teenager, especially if you're being hunted by vampires.

Larna Collins has never understood why her dad skipped out on her and her mother when she was twelve years old. Until then, he was a devoted and loving father. But six years later, during a renovation of her childhood home, she unearths her father's journal from under a floorboard. According to his final entry before he left, he had recently visited a small parish in England. The entries drew her to this quaint village, which Larna discovers isn't as charming as its blood-craving inhabitants want her to believe, and she learns that she isn't the only one trying to track her father down.

Could this explain her father's disappearance? Or was placing her in the center of danger her dad's master plan all along?

The Outcasts is a bestselling, multi-award winning YA Fantasy.

"The Best Vampire Book Ever™. The Best Female Main Character in a Vampire Book Ever™. A vampire book with a bigger girl as a protagonist and is also seen as a desirable love interest? This is it. Right here." - Amazon Review

Length: 356 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English	Age Level: 12 - 18
Grade Level: 5 - 12

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About the Author

Misty Hayes has always called Texas home but has a passion for world travel. Before taking up writing, she has had a long career in law enforcement. When not writing, Misty enjoys reading any books by Jim Butcher, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, and J.K. Rowling. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 2492 KB
Print Length: 356 pages
Sold by: Amazon Australia Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B077XL9WHH
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Customer Reviews: 31 customer ratings
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #169,275 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #827 in Paranormal & Urban Fantasy for Young Adults
- #137 in Paranormal Fantasy for Children
- #2069 in Dark Fantasy Horror (Kindle Store)

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msb2199

This is a fun and exciting book with great characters.

Reviewed in the United States on 19 April 2018

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I should start with a disclaimer: Misty Hayes is a friend of mine and I hold her in high regard. Having said that, I initially bought this book out of friendship and I began reading it out of that same sense of duty. I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that my expectations weren't high. To my pleasant surprise the book hooked me from the start. The reader is introduced to Larna, the protagonist, in the first page and she is a wonderful character. Spunky, nerdy and funny, Larna isn't the typical heroine that resides in this genre. In fact, she very overweight and has extremely low self esteem (not the typical shy but secretly hot girl that usually populates this genre). Losing her father at a young age caused her to turn to food as a balm with predictable results. This causes her to suffer greatly from the bullies at her school. Those of us who remember the social hierarchy in high school can imagine how she is treated by her peers. She really has only one friend (besides her mom) and that's Corinth. He's the kind of friend everyone wishes they had. I was pulling for Larna from the get go.
This book is well written and well paced. The chapters just fly by. I came to really care about the other characters in the book and I'm really looking forward to Volume 2.
If you like vampires and young adult books you will like this one. Or if you are like me and you left the "young adult" phase of your life in the rear view years ago it still has a lot to offer. The book is full of interesting, likeable characters and the story is fast-paced and keeps you turning the pages. I highly recommend this book.

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MimiReadsSometimes

A refreshing change from every other vampire novel.

Reviewed in the United States on 7 August 2018

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On the surface, this book is about an outcast type of girl, who is on the search for the father who abandoned her as a child. The story would be compelling enough if that were the whole concept, but the search for her father sends her down a path to vampires. Well, of course it does. But this isn't your typical Girl meets Vampires type of novel. The heroine in our tale isn't a model or a perfect person. She's pretty average. Average size, average looks... just normal. The type of girl most teens reading a book like this could identify with and her journey includes a lot of self acceptance which is a beautiful and healthy message missing from most teen literature.

I'm looking foward to the second book in this series.

(I got this book for free in exchange for an honest spoiler free review)

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Mel M

A really fun read

Reviewed in the United States on 10 March 2018

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I was actually surprised by this title, as so many YA urban fantasy stories--especially those with vampires-- are just retelling the same old story. However this was quite enjoyable and a story I’d happily recommend. There’s a lot of great elements to build on the mystery and suspense as main character Larna goes in search of a village after discovering her fathers old journal. There were no slow-moving parts, and I kept reading (even when I knew I should be going to bed). For a debut, this was quite good. The author kept action throughout--even with the inclusion of the romantic subplot--which can sometimes bog a story down (especially in YA when an author throws in romance, sometimes the primary plot becomes secondary). This book handled it well. Character development was done very well too (was actually the strongest element of the book I think). Now, thats not to say I agreed with everything the characters did (including Larna). Sometimes I was like, No! Dont do that! But I guess that means I was really invested. :)

All in all, Im really glad I had the opportunity to read this and I recommend it highly.

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Paula Marc

Great Powers Come With Great Responsibility

Reviewed in the United States on 3 March 2018

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I recently had the pleasure of reading The Outcasts: The Blood Dagger: Volume 1 by Misty Hayes. I was surprised with the talent of this writer and was left with a positive impression. This fun and scary book was engaging with its challenging storyline of vampires and the age-old bullied underdog subject. Both of which are well-worn paths for writers. However, this author managed to create a refreshing new twist which captivated my attention throughout the whole story. I really liked how the author cleverly shifts gears from pulse-pounding drama to hilarious humor. The lead character, Larna, an overweight bullied underdog was a well scripted, believable cast member that I think everyone can understand and relate to. Showing depth and complexity in their individual personalities, I found that all the cast members brought genuine authenticity to the story. I would like to mention the attention to detail in proof and editing of this story is excellent. The excellent cover art created a spooky and somewhat scary attraction for me. In my opinion, you can judge this book by its cover. I am looking forward to the ingredients of Volume number two.

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Shannon Harvey

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States on 29 December 2018

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So I have to admit, when I purchased this book I did it to support a fellow high school alumni and for a fellow former sister in blue who is pursuing her dream.

I was worried that I may not like the book due to it being more for the "younger crowd" but let me tell you, the moment I opened this book and started reading, I was pulled in. When you're introduced to the main character, Larna, you instantly find yourself relating to her. I feel like everyone in their life has at least once felt as she does. I feel like the greatest aspect of this book is Misty's ability to describe things so you feel like you're there. Her words put you in the book. It's very well written and kept me from wanting to put it down. It's one I think all ages would absolutely enjoy. The ending does leave you hanging so get Volume 2 as well so you can keep reading!!

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Skyler

Very good!

Reviewed in the United States on 10 May 2018

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I really liked this story! Many vampire orientated books are either teenage high school stories or older adult stories. This one starts off with a main character who is 18 and she has a plan for her immediate future. That plan quickly falls apart but she handles it well. Can't wait for the next book!

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John E. Min

I liked it....did not really like it

Reviewed in the United States on 3 March 2020

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A fun vampire book where the main character starts out as prey and ends book 1 a predator. I will likely buy book 2 and hope the characters and story line get a little more depth in a fantastic adcenture. I finished it though (lately a few I haven't finished do to non-genesis of interest over a few chapters) and I had a few times where I was eager to jump back in when a chance to read arose.

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AZ Engineer

Not the best developed

Reviewed in the United States on 1 March 2020

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The book had a slow start and parts of the action and dialogue were not developed well. Other parts were a bit anticipated and the development of the main character after she was turned was not well defined. All this being said, I liked the book well enough to buy next in the series.

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Texas Suzie

Author to watch!

Reviewed in the United States on 22 February 2018

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A great fast-paced, fun read! My teen daughter and I were both able to enjoy the story-line. The Outcasts has many of the expected features of its genre, but with so many unexpected plot twists and turns that keep the reader fully captivated till the end. I cannot wait until the sequel!

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Kristen

New and refreshing take on a vampire story.

Reviewed in the United States on 4 April 2020

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Where to begin...Each character is important and made with a purpose. Larna my favorite, is funny without trying and not your typical main character. As the characters are introduced you begin to realize that you are hooked with questions that need to be answered! Great page turner.
The Watchers here I come!

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Paul Irwinsky

Awesome read that flows seemingly effortlessly

Reviewed in the United States on 14 January 2018

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Amazing sci-fi or urban fantasy story that the author has a very effective use of descriptive words that will paint a vivid picture in your reader's mind and will leave you wanting more! The way she defines each character in the book will leave you feeling like you personally have met each and every one of them. Great read

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Ralph Cano

Awesome story line.

Reviewed in the United States on 27 January 2018

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This is an excellent read! If you're a fan of heart racing vampire thrills, you will love this book. The characters are well developed and you really get a sense of who the people are. The story evolves throughout the book and keeps you waiting to turn each page to find what happens next. The ending of the book is well thought out and leaves you eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.

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Valdemar

Great reading

Reviewed in the United States on 2 September 2019

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What a great book; excellent ready and fast delivery

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Whens the next one?

Reviewed in the United States on 21 December 2017

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Could not put it down...Misty has such a vivid way of discribing the action and locations. Can't wait for the second one.

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Page turner

Reviewed in the United States on 9 February 2018

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I loved the writers style in her writing. I couldn't stop reading. Defiantly a page turner. I don't want to give anything away so get this book and you will see from the very first page how great this book is.

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