Vampires of El Norte

Isabel Cañas

Set in 1840s Mexico during the lead-up to the Mexican-American War, this historical fantasy follows Nena, a rancher's daughter, and Néstor, a vaquero's son, who were childhood friends until a terrifying creature attacked them and tore their lives apart. Nine years later they are reunited as war with the United States looms and the same blood-draining monsters reappear near the ranch, forcing the estranged pair to work together to protect their home. Blending folklore-inspired horror with a slow-rebuilding romance, the novel explores class divides, colonization, and the long shadow of old wounds.