John Doe Does Not Suck

by Kathryn Berla

Dear Reader,

This book feels like it's been percolating inside of me for most of my adult life. I wanted a safe space to talk about OCD and its accompanying anxiety, but I also wanted my character to be much more than her/his struggles. Locked away in a prison of your own mind before you're prepared to seek out help is a very dark place to be. My lonely and isolated vampire felt like the perfect way for me to express that. His growth ultimately is my own. His loves and laughs and life story are the stories behind the stories behind the story.

"Clever... offers a compassionate, offbeat take on immortality.... Witty YA vampire mystery explores anxiety, morality, and surprising alliances." --BookLife, Editors' Choice

I hope you love John Doe as much as I do.

--Kathryn Berla