It also has given vampires a new origin. The blood-monster no longer comes from the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania. In this era of space exploration and mass communication, the strigoi comes to ...

and Strigoi, blood-sucking, evil vampires who drink to kill. Rose and other dhampir guardians are trained to protect Moroi and kill Strigoi throughout their education. Along with her best friend ...

Vampire Academy takes you to St. Vladimir’s Academy, where dhampirs and Moroi train to battle the Strigoi—immortal vampires. Filled with drama, forbidden romance, and high-stakes action ...

a dhampir guardian-in-training and her royal Moroi best friend balance the trials of their education with the looming threat of Strigoi, malevolent vampires.