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Description

Forget everything you ever knew about unicorns . . .

Real unicorns are venomous, man-eating monsters with huge fangs and razor-sharp horns. Fortunately, they've been extinct for a hundred and fifty years.

Or not.

Astrid had always scoffed at her eccentric mother's stories about killer unicorns. But when one of the monsters attacks her boyfriend—thereby ruining any chance of him taking her to the prom—Astrid finds herself headed to Rome to train as a unicorn hunter at the ancient cloisters the hunters have used for centuries.

However, at the cloisters all is not what it seems. Outside, the unicorns wait to attack. And within, Astrid faces other, unexpected threats: from the crumbling, bone-covered walls that vibrate with a terrible power to the hidden agendas of her fellow hunters to—perhaps most dangerously of all—her growing attraction to a handsome art student . . . an attraction that could jeopardize everything.

About the Author

To write this book, Diana Peterfreund visited taxidermy studios, sat in tree stands, climbed into ancient tombs, traveled all over Italy, and learned that shooting a bow is harder than it looks. A graduate of Yale University, she now lives in Washington, D.C., and has written six books for adults and teens.

Praise for Rampant…

“A fresh folklore twist amid the wave of vampires and zombies.”
-Kirkus Reviews

“RAMPANT is a thrilling read, with strong girls, unusual and scary unicorns, and hidden dangers everywhere. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish! Please, miss: might I have some more?”
-Tamora Pierce

“As swift and sure-footed as a killer unicorn, RAMPANT weaves a vibrant new mythology from venerable threads.”
-Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies series

“Tired of Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Try Astrid the unicorn hunter.”
-Locus

“With an atmospheric setting, personable ensemble cast and some reasoned discussions about virginity, this gripping page-turner evokes the same grrl-power spirit as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, packed with action, mystery and a complex and intriguing mythology.”
-Publishers Weekly