Heather Brewer

The summer before ninth grade, when Joss sets off to meet his uncle and hunt down the beast that murdered his younger sister three years earlier, he learns he is destined to join the Slayer Society.

First Kill

Amanda Kordeliski

I really need a 2.5 stars because I feel 2 is too harsh and 3 is too many. I enjoyed the Vladimir Tod series but Joss was not my favorite character. I was hoping The Slayer Chronicles would make him a more sympathetic character for me. Instead I find myself horrified at the induction and basic torture the SS (and I don't think it is a coincidence that is the abbreviation for the society) inflicts on Joss. I also find it very disturbing to follow the thought process Joss goes through rationalizing the treatment he receives. I never fully understood why he came to the conclusion his sister needed her soul redeemed. WHY? How does a child come the conclusions Joss does in this novel? The loss of his sister was immense but it just didn't ring true for me. This is a popular title in my library and I will continue to purchase the series but I was disapointed in this book after the quality of Vladimir Tod.

First Kill

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