Lust for Life — now available!

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The end is here! The fourth and final novel in the WVMP RADIO (adult urban fantasy) series brings Ciara and Shane's story to a breathtaking finish.

More about Lust for Life

Read Chapter One

Order from Constellation Books (signed copies), Amazon.com, or Barnes and Noble.

Be sure to check out WVMP RADIO series Book 3.5, the novella "Let it Bleed," now available as a free download!

[Lust for Life] brings this addictive series to a thrilling close. The eclectic mix of music, OCD, and vampires gives this terrific series a truly unusual edge. — RT Booklovers, 4.5 out of 4.5 stars

Ms. Smith-Ready definitely saved the best for last. This book begins and ends with a bang, and the conclusion to this epic series is truly mind-blowing. — Bitten by Books, 5 out of 5 headstones

Just when I think the vampire genre must be exhausted...I read a book that refreshed my flagging interest. Jeri Smith-Ready’s WICKED GAME was consistently surprising and original...I highly recommend it. — #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris, Book & Blog review

Smith-Ready pours plenty of fun into her charming, fang-in-cheek urban fantasy. — Publishers Weekly, starred review, on BAD TO THE BONE

Shine — The SHADE trilogy concludes!

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When tragedy spikes a worldwide fear of ghosts, Aura will do anything to save her generation's freedom—and the life of the boy she loves.

More about Shine

Read the first chapter online!

More about the Shade trilogy

Want a signed copy of SHINE? Order from Constellation Books and support a fabulous independent bookstore.

Or order from Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble

NOTE: SHINE was released in hardcover and paperback simultaneously, so be sure you're getting the format you want when you place your orders. And THANKS!

Smith-Ready changes the world simply by changing our ability to see. — Publishers Weekly, starred review, on SHADE

 

Hear the music

Listen to the songs featured in the WVMP novels and the SHADE novels, including the official playlist “soundtracks.” 

Quiz: Find your animal spirit

Take Jeri's online quiz to see which animal spirit calls you.

Free stuff!

Jeri gives out a limited (but generous!) number of autographed bookplates and bookmarks by request with every issue of her quarterly newsletter. PLUS, before each issue, she draws two names at random to win free autographed books or Advance Review Copies (ARCs). Sign-up boxes for the newsletter are located on the right-hand sidebar of this home page and most other pages on the website.

 

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About the author

Jeri Smith-Ready is a Maryland author of novels for teens and adults.

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BOOKS by Jeri

"Bridge" — April 2013

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Shade series short story

To find eternal rest, Logan must make peace with his brother before Mickey's guilt over Logan's death drives him to take his own life.

Intense and earnest. Kirkus Reviews

Lust for Life — December 2012

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Final book in the award-winning WVMP series

Ciara must battle vengeful vampires and her own demons to win her ultimate happy ending.

"Let It Bleed" — June 2012

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Free WVMP novella

A can't-miss "bridge" between BRING ON THE NIGHT and LUST FOR LIFE!

Shine — May 2012

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Final book in the award-winning SHADE trilogy

When tragedy spikes a worldwide fear of ghosts, Aura will do anything to save her generation's freedom—and the life of the boy she loves.

Shift — May 2011

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Sequel to the critically acclaimed SHADE

As Aura uncovers new truths about herself and the Shift, she must decide whom to trust with her secrets...and her heart.

Bring on the Night — August 2010

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When a fatal virus spreads through Sherwood—and corpses rise from their graves—Ciara not only gets a crash course in zombie-killing, but is forced to put her faith, and her life itself, in the hands of magic.

Shade — May 2010

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Jeri's teen fiction debut, now available in paperback

First in a worldwide generation of ghost-seers, Aura's relationship with the dead changes forever when her boyfriend dies and comes back to haunt her.

Smith-Ready changes the world simply by changing our ability to see.

Publisher's Weekly, starred review

Bad to the Bone — May 2009

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Smith-Ready pours plenty of fun into her charming, fang-in-cheek urban fantasy.

Publisher's Weekly, starred review

The Reawakened — November 2008

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The stunning conclusion to the Aspect of Crow trilogy.

Wicked Game — May 2008

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WICKED GAME was consistently surprising and original...I highly recommend it.

— #1 NYT Bestselling author Charlaine Harris

Voice of Crow — October 2007

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To save her family, protect her home, and reclaim her soul, Rhia will travel to the Descendants' towering white city…even to the Land of the Dead itself.

Eyes of Crow — November 2006

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Lovers of fantasy are about to embark on a great new series.

Romantic Times

Requiem for the Devil — April 2001

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A tale of redemption, written with flair and style...Highly recommended.

Library Journal