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The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions, Vol. 4

By Narise Konohara and Taylor Engel and Abigail Blackman and Marimo Ragawa
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The fourth volume of The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions sees Al achieving his dream of becoming an actor, only to find himself embroiled in a deadly mystery when a co-star is found murdered. Using his vampiric abilities, Al investigates the crime, facing the challenge that vampire testimony alone won’t convict the culprit. It’s a thrilling blend of supernatural intrigue and the harsh realities of show business.
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Aaaand—ACTION! Thanks to a persistent producer and a stubborn starlet, Al has landed his dream job as an actor! But he quickly learns that show business can be cutthroat—literally.

When one of his new costars is found dead, Al's vampiric powers lead him straight to the perpetrator. But the testimony of a vampire is no good without hard evidence! Once again, Al is hot on the trail of a murderer and heading straight into danger!

The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions, Vol. 4 by Narise Konohara, Taylor Engel, Abigail Blackman, and Marimo Ragawa is a thrilling addition to the series, filled with intrigue and suspense.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975320669

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 260

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Abigail Blackman Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Marimo Ragawa Narise Konohara Taylor Engel Yen Press

About the Author

Yu Tomofuji is the author of Sacrificial Princess & The King of Beasts.

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