The Slayer Chronicles: First Kill by Heather Brewer

Before Joss McMillan ever met the legendary Vladimir Tod, he was just a boy — one haunted by the brutal murder of his younger sister and the promise he made to avenge her. Now, at sixteen, Joss is recruited into the Slayer Society — an ancient order sworn to hunt vampires. But the line between justice and vengeance quickly blurs when he begins to question everything he’s been taught.

In a world where monsters wear human faces, Joss must confront not only the creatures he hunts, but also the darkness growing inside him. His first mission will test his strength, his loyalty, and his very humanity. And once he makes his first kill, nothing will ever be the same again.

Heather Brewer delivers a fast-paced, emotionally charged origin story filled with danger, loyalty, and moral conflict. The Slayer Chronicles: First Kill is a darkly gripping tale of courage, revenge, and the cost of becoming what you fear most.