‘Mina and the Undead is a fun romp through nineties pop culture

— vampires, Buffy, the Crow... need I say more?’

‘Bloody, brooding and brilliant!

This brought my love of decadent ’90s vampires screaming back to life.’ 

‘I could not put this down! Strong Buffy meets Charmed in New Orleans vibes...so much nineties nostalgia.

I want to go for drinks at the Empire of the Dead with Mina and the gang. Vampires are officially cool again!’

'A book of blood-thirsty fun, from the New Orleans setting to the strong Buffy vibes. Amy McCaw brings vampires back from the dead in style. I loved it!

'90s + vamps + New Orleans, Mina and the Undead ticks off all the fun boxes in the Southern Gothic genre.'

‘I very much enjoyed this debut by Amy McCaw.

Smouldering vampires, a New Orleans setting and a generous dash of bloodshed. A fun YA horror read!’

‘I loved Mina and the Undead so much! The world is so fully realised I felt like I was there!

Atmospheric and spine chilling, with characters quite literally to die for, this is a vampire book with so much humanity and heart. I absolutely devoured it!’

'Creepy, atmospheric and twisty with a 90s New Orleans setting and strong Buffy vibes - Mina and the Undead was an absolute trip!!'

‘A fabulous 90s-set horror perfect for young adults but also older readers who grew up on a diet of Buffy, the Lost Boys, Interview With The Vampire and Elvira.’ 

‘What a great read! I love how Amy McCaw weaves all the New Orleans folk stories and grisly, true stories into the fabric of the story. So clever and well-pulled off.’

‘Brimful of nostalgia and cinematic atmosphere, I loved this heart-pounding mystery so much, I couldn’t put it down.

A thrilling read and a clever new twist on the vampire stories you love.’

‘A brilliantly entertaining blend of cult horror references and vampire fandom, perfect for fans of Dracula, Buffy and Anne Rice. I loved the New Orleans setting and the way it was interwoven with Whitby.

I can’t wait for the next instalment and more vampiric adventures!’

'A dark and thrilling tale of the paranormal set in the nineties in New Orleans.

With haunted houses, family secrets and murder galore, this delicious and gruesome tale of the macabre will ignite a whole new generation of vampire fans.'

‘Atmospheric, thrilling, and twisty, with more 90s nostalgia than you can shake a stake at.

Will keeping you guessing until the very end (and sleeping with a crucifix under your pillow).'

'A gorgeously rich setting, coupled with a fast-paced plot and characters to root for! I loved every page.' 

'An absolutely gripping, wild ride of a book that had me immediately re-watching Buffy and listening to Nirvana like it was the nineties again. I loved Mina and her friends, and couldn't tear myself away from all the shocking twists and romance.'

‘A gripping  YA page turner full of gore, secrets and - very importantly - 90s pop culture references.

McCaw keeps you guessing and gasping as you read.

Beautiful sister relationship at the heart, casual but glorious lesbian inclusion, and a summer job to die for.'

‘I devoured this dark and delicious tale of vampires in nineties New Orleans.

Fresh and original and packed with pop culture references, this is Buffy for YA readers.’ 

'I absolutely raced through this book! As soon as I started it, I was hooked. It has a very distinct flavour, with lots of horror, 90s references and relationship drama. I loved it and I hope there will be a sequel!’