Till Death

“McDaniel skillfully portrays queer loneliness and contemporary society’s capacity to stall social progress via aching prose and tender character interactions. Vampire aficionados and romantasy fans alike will swoon over this unusual depiction of the paranormal mythos.” * –Publishers Weekly *“A thoughtful paranormal love story offering a wide lens on queer history and community.” * –Kirkus Reviews *“With nods to queer history and beloved films across generations, the story delivers moments of tenderness, longing, and profound loss, while confronting homophobia and the painful realities of family denialism. The use of vampire fiction to metaphorically address homosexuality, AIDS references, and hidden love is done with sensitivity and a light hand… . This novel bridges the gap between YA and new adult fiction, offering a powerful read of representation through genre-defying means.” * –School Library Journal *

K.M. Szpara, writing here as Kellan McDaniel, is a queer and trans author. He is the author of Docile, Till Death, and First, Become Ashes, as well as the Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated “Small Changes Over Long Periods of Time” novelette. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with his tiny dog.