Dead Is a Battlefield - by Marlene Perez Paperback

About the Book

In the latest from the popular Dead Is series, newcomer Jessica Walsh tries to navigate high school normally, but when a group of lovesick girls gets violent, will Jessica have what it takes to protect her town?

Book Synopsis

Jessica Walsh is starting her freshman year at Nightshade High and trying to forget
about the tragic events surrounding her brother's graduation. She wants to have a normal
high school experience. But that's easier said than done in Nightshade.
There's a new guy at school who seems to be turning the girls into lovesick zombies.
And Jessica has other worries--like her crush on a cute but moody lead singer,
and the mysterious tattoo that appeared on her arm one day that lets her know whenever
there is trouble brewing. Jessica learns she's a Virago, a woman warrior chosen to
fight evil whenever it threatens her hometown. But does a lowly freshman really have
what it takes to keep Nightshade safe?

Review Quotes

Praise for the Dead Is series "[Perez] delivers a wise-cracking, boy-lusting, determined sleuth of a high school protagonist . . . this quick, lighter-than-air spoof of the undead, cheerleaders and popularity is pure pleasure."--Publishers Weekly "A fun ride from start to finish. Perez's smart and sassy style soars."--Mary E. Pearson, author of the Jenna Fox Chronicles "[A] quick, lively romp. . . . Teens looking for a breezy read will find plenty to like here."--Booklist "This super supernatural murder mystery is sassy, romantic, and spooky-fun!"--Cynthia Leitich Smith, author of Tantalize "Light romance and a paranormal plot are more tongue-in-cheek than scary, making this series a good introduction to the genre for younger readers."--Booklist "Breezy style and comic-book plot. . . . Fun."--Kirkus

About the Author

Marlene Perez is the author of Dead Is the New Black, Dead Is a State of Mind, Dead Is So Last
Year, Dead Is Just a Rumor, Dead Is Not an Option, Love in the Corner Pocket, and The Comeback.
She lives in Orange County, California. Visit her website at www.marleneperez.com.