Good Girls Stay Dead

by Trista Mateer

Genres: Paranormal; Classics; LGBT Lesbian; Vampires

Synopsis

"Do you love me enough to let me destroy you?" A darkly seductive retelling of Carmilla by bestselling poet Trista Mateer.

Step into the shadowed halls of a crumbling estate, where secrets linger, and desire takes on a dark, immortal edge. In this evocative retelling of Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla, bestselling poet Trista Mateer uses a new lens on the gothic classic with her trademark lyricism and queer perspective.

When a mysterious young woman named Carmilla arrives at Laura's secluded home, an intoxicating friendship blossoms. But beneath the surface of their growing bond lies an irresistible danger. As Carmilla’s secrets unravel, Laura is forced to confront her own desires—and the terrifying consequences of surrendering to them.

With haunting prose and a fiercely feminist lens, Mateer transforms a timeless vampire tale into a story of self-discovery and forbidden love that will leave readers spellbound. Perfect for fans of atmospheric, boundary-pushing fiction, Dead Girls Don't Dream is an ode to gothic storytelling that lingers long after the final page.

Release date: October 7, 2025

Publisher: Central Avenue Publishing

Print pages: 176