Vampirates Series by Justin Somper

Demons of the Ocean

"Twins, Connor and Grace, never dreamed that there was any truth to the Vampirate shanty their father sang to them before he died, but that was before the two were shipwrecked and separated from each other. For Connor, who is taken aboard a pirate ship, there's the chance to learn to swordfight, but for Grace, aboard a mysterious ship of vampire pirates, the danger is great. What will it take for them to find each other?" (From Amazon.com)

Paperback Info: ISBN 0316014443, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2007

Tide of Terror

"In this sequel to Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean, there's a traitor aboard the Diablo and enemies at every turn. As the danger intensifies, Grace discovers a place where her twin brother Connor could learn more about the pirate way without risking his life: the elite Pirate Academy. Will Connor choose an education by sea or by school, and will Grace be forced to follow him wherever he goes?" (From Amazon.com)

Paperback Info: ISBN 0316014451, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2008

Blood Captain

"As fans of the Vampirates series know, nothing is quite as it seems when Vampirates and pirates are involved, so twins Connor and Grace have to keep up their guards. But with every new challenge pulling them farther apart, it seems that the time has finally come for the twins to explore their separate fates.

Grace, unable to forget the blindness she caused her Vampirate friend Lorcan, chooses to journey with him to see if his sight can be restored. As for Connor, he must endure the latest addition to the Diablo crew: Captain Wrathe's awful nephew, who seems to dislike him from the very start. Will both twins find success, and what will it take to bring them back together?" (From Amazon.com)

Paperback Info: ISBN 0316020869, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2009

Black Heart

"There's a new ship of Vampirates roaming the seas, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in its wake. So when one of the Academy's most-esteemed pirates is suddenly slain, the Pirate Federation takes immediate action to train a special crew of vampire hunters. Young pirate prodigy Connor Tempest is placed at the helm, which means he is leading the fight against a vampire ship with one very important passenger: His sister." (From Amazon.com)

Paperback Info: ISBN 0316020885, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2010

Empire of Night

"After the surprising revelation of the Tempest family history, twins Connor and Grace face a newly-defined future marked by their Vampirate roots. Meanwhile, Sidorio's evil Vampirate Empire continues its expansion, making it tragically apparent that no ship is safe. As for the pirates, they have a new mission: wipe out the vampirates.

There's a bloody battle brewing in the seas, and each crew will need all hands on deck. And, this time, Grace and Connor may find themselves fighting for their lives-or against each other." (From Amazon.com)

Hardcover Info: ISBN 0316033227, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, August 2010