"Initiation" by Alex Duval follows the story of a group of teens who navigate the treacherous waters of high school dramas, secrets, and supernatural mysteries. The protagonist, a young student, becomes embroiled in an alluring yet dangerous world dominated by a secret society that reveals hidden truths and dark desires. As she delves deeper, she encounters themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggles of fitting in while uncovering daunting truths about herself and those around her. With suspense and romance intertwined, the story challenges the characters to confront their fears and determine their true identities amidst the chaos of adolescence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Vampire Beach .

This book has been graded for interest at 15-17 years.

There are 185 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Simon & Schuster .

Alex Duval was born and raised in Paris, before moving to California to pursue a career in fashion photography. Alex loves all sports, especially surfing. When not writing books, Alex loves watching movies, especially The Lost Boys, and visiting art galleries around the world. Alex has homes in both Paris and LA.