Perfect for fans of vampire thrillers and classic horror, In Nightfall is the pulse-pounding YA read that will keep teens glued to the page long after their bedtime!

In the quaint beachside town of Nightfall, Oregon, the one rule is simple: always be home before dark. When siblings Theo and Marco are banished from Arizona to spend the summer with their superstitious grandmother as punishment for throwing the party of the year, they're determined to make the most of it — until they meet the magnetic and mysterious Minnow and her friends. Part The Lost Boys, part Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this propulsive novel from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young is perfect for teen readers who love atmospheric horror with a sharp, fearless heroine at its heart. A 2024–2025 Florida Teens Read (FTR) Selection, In Nightfall has already earned its place on must-read lists across the country.

Irresistible Atmosphere: The rainy, isolated town of Nightfall, Oregon, drips with dread and mystery — a setting so vivid it practically pulls you in from the very first page.
Classic Horror Vibes, Fresh Perspective: Blending the cult appeal of The Lost Boys with the girl-power energy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this story feels both nostalgic and excitingly new.
Compulsively Readable: With twists, tension, and a heroine who refuses to back down, this is the kind of book teens will finish in a single sitting — and immediately want to press into their friends' hands.
Award-Recognised: Selected as a 2024–2025 Florida Teens Read title, making it a trusted and celebrated choice for teen readers and school reading lists alike.

About the Author

Suzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of several young adult series, including The Program series and Hotel For The Lost. Originally from Utica, New York, Suzanne moved to Arizona to pursue her dream of not freezing to death. She is a novelist and an English teacher, and she continues to write books for teens that blend heart, horror, and high-stakes drama.

Product Details

Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Publication date: March 28, 2023
Language: English
Print length: 385 pages
ISBN-13: 9780593487587
Reading age: 12 and up