Hemlock

Fans of Maggie Stiefvater and the hit television show True Blood will flock to this first book in the supernatural mystery series set in a town where werewolves live in plain sight.

Mackenzie Dobson's life has been turned upside down since she vowed to hunt her best friend Amy's killer: a white werewolf. Lupine syndrome—also known as the werewolf virus—is on the rise across the country, and bloodlust is not easy to control. But it soon becomes clear that dangerous secrets are lurking in the shadows of Hemlock, Mac's hometown—and she is thrown into a maelstrom of violence and betrayal that puts her in grave danger.

Kathleen Peacock's thrilling debut novel provides readers with a mystery that Kimberly Derting, author of The Body Finder, calls "clever and frightening," while Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight, raves: "Forget every werewolf book you've ever read. This one breaks the mold."

She always thought she could count on her two best friends, Kyle and Jason. But as the mystery deepens, she has to ask: who is the real monster?

• A Dangerous Love Triangle: While Mac is drawn to Kyle, she can’t ignore her complicated connection to Amy’s grieving boyfriend, Jason, who is making some dangerously powerful new friends.
• Friends to Lovers: Mackenzie has always seen Kyle as just her best friend. But as they hunt for Amy’s killer together, she starts to realize her feelings run much, much deeper.
• A Twisty YA Paranormal Romance: Packed with the suspense, angst, and chemistry that readers crave as Mac is forced to question everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty.
• An Unforgettable Urban Fantasy World: Explore the atmospheric town of Hemlock, where werewolves are a part of everyday life and every shadow could be hiding a deadly secret.