In "Bloody Fool For Love: A Spike Prequel," readers delve into the backstory of Spike, the charming yet ruthless vampire from the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" universe. Set in the gritty streets of early 20th-century London, the narrative explores Spike’s tumultuous relationships and his obsession with Drusilla. As he navigates a world filled with danger, betrayal, and romance, Spike grapples with his identity as a vampire torn between his violent nature and his longing for love. This tale blends dark humor with gothic elements, revealing the complexities that shaped one of television's most iconic antiheroes. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 256 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 2022 by Disney Book Publishing Inc. .

William Ritter is an Oregon educator and New York Times best-selling author. He is the proud father of the two bravest boys in the Wild Wood, and husband to the indomitable Queen of the Deep Dark. The Oddmire is his first series for middle-grade readers. Visit William Ritter online at rwillritter. wordpress. com and find him on Twitter: @Willothewords.