The Fledgling Handbook 101

　　祝福滿滿，雛鬼們！歡迎到新的人生、新的世界，和全新的你！歡迎來到夜之屋！

　　也許聽起來很駭人，但雛鬼從不害怕！當你踏入夜之屋古老的大廳，這本精彩的手冊將協助你從人類轉化成雛鬼！關於吸血鬼的神祕歷史，你都可以在這本書找到。雛鬼啊，打開這本書閱讀吧，新的生命等著你，而前往神奇的未來就在這開始！

　　Merry meet, fledgling. Welcome to a new life, a new world, and a new you. Welcome to the House of Night!

　　This might seem like a scary time, Fledgling, but never fear! As you start your journey through the ancient halls of the House of Night, this indispensable handbook will aid you in your transition from human to fledgling. Within these pages you will find invaluable information about the history of vampires. You will also come to a better understanding of your body’s transformation, as well as read words of hope from great vampires of the past and learn essential foundations of rituals and lore. Now, Fledgling, read on. A new life awaits you; your path to that magical future begins here!

作者簡介

菲莉絲．卡司特（P. C. Cast）

　　小說作品曾獲奧克拉荷馬書獎（Oklahoma Book Award）、美國圖書館協會YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers、稜鏡獎（Prism）、茉莉葉獎（Daphne du Maurier）、霍爾特獎章（Holt Medallion）、桂冠獎（Laurel Wreath）等多項肯定，並曾進入全美讀者選書獎（National Readers’ Choice Award）決選。資深的英文與寫作老師，住在美國奧克拉荷馬州陶沙市（Tulsa），也就是本書故事發生的地方，「夜之屋」的所在。

　　PC CAST is an award-winning fantasy and paranormal romance author, as well as an experienced speaker and teacher. Her novels have been awarded the prestigious Prism, Daphne du Maurier, Affaire Du Coeur, and other awards. She lives and teaches in Oklahoma.