Dead Is a Battlefield

Jessica Walsh begins her freshman year at Nightshade High, eager for a normal experience after her brother’s graduation. However, she quickly discovers that her new school is filled with strange happenings, including a mysterious tattoo on her arm and a handsome lead singer capturing her attention. As she uncovers her true identity as a Virago—a woman warrior tasked with defending her town—Jessica faces the challenge of balancing her everyday doubts with her newfound responsibility to keep Nightshade safe.