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Twilight is a young-adult vampire-romance novel written by author Stephenie Meyer. It was originally published in 2005 in hardback. It is the first book of the Twilight series, and introduces seventeen-year-old Isabella "Bella" Swan who moves from Phoenix, Arizona, to Forks, Washington, and finds her life in danger when she falls in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen. The novel is followed by New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn.
About the Author Stephenie Meyer: Stephenie Meyer (born December 24, 1973) is the author of the book Twilight and its sequels New Moon and Eclipse. Meyer was born in Connecticut, the second eldest of three sisters and three brothers, and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. Meyer attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she majored in English. She met her husband Pancho when she was growing up in Arizona and married him in 1994; together they have three sons: Gabe, Seth, and Eli. Meyer belongs to the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Meyer says that the idea for Twilight came to her in a dream on June 2, 2003, the transcript of which is now Chapter 13 of the book. After writing and editing the novel, she signed a three-book deal with Little, Brown and Company. The sequel to Twilight, New Moon, had an unintentionally staggered release all over North America, beginning in early August 2006. The third book in the series, Eclipse, was released on August 7, 2007. The fourth book, Breaking Dawn, will be released on August 10, 2008. She has said on her website that there will be more than four books, though the narrator might change. Midnight Sun will be more of a companion piece to the series (if published) rather than a genuine sequel, as it describes "Twilight" from the view of Edward Cullen. A rough first chapter of Midnight Sun has been posted on her website, though she has stated that it will be edited and otherwise changed before being released as a novel.
Published novels Her first novel, Twilight, was published in October 2005. By November 2005, Twilight reached #5 on the New York Times Best Seller List for young adult chapter books [. The book also quickly gained recognition and won numerous honors including: * A New York Times Editor's Choice
* A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
* An Amazon.com "Best Book of the Decade...So Far"
* A Teen People "Hot List" pick
* An American Library Association "Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults" and "Top Ten Books for Reluctant Readers”
* Translation into 20 languages Stephenie Meyer soon published the sequel to Twilight, New Moon, in August 2006. In its first week of release it debuted at the number 5 position for young adult chapter books on the New York Times bestseller’s list . It remained in the number 1 position for the next eleven weeks. Even after relinquishing its number one spot, New Moon stayed on the list. As of March 18, 2007, it had been there for twenty-eight weeks. On May 5, 2007, New Moon: Special Edition was released. It included special New Moon temporary tattoos, an Eclipse poster, and the first chapter of Eclipse. The first chapter of Eclipse was also read by Meyer at the Eclipse Prom in Tempe, Arizona, on May 5. On August 7, 2007, Eclipse, the sequel to Twilight and New Moon was released. In spring of 2008, Stephenie Meyer's adult sci-fi novel, The Host, will be published by the adult division of Little, Brown and Company; it follows the story of Melanie Stryder and Wanderer, two women sharing a single body, who are forced to work together in order to save Jared, the fugitive man they both love. Meyer has confirmed that The Host is the beginning of a new sci-fi trilogy. In fall of 2008, Breaking Dawn the tentatively-titled fourth novel in the Twilight series, will be published. Meyer also hopes to have Midnight Sun — which is Twilight written from Edward's perspective — published in the fall of 2008. She also has a story in Prom Nights from Hell, a collection of stories about bad prom nights with supernatural effects. The other authors that have contributed with a story in this book are Meg Cabot, Kim Harrison, Michele Jaffe, and Lauren Myracle. Prom Nights from Hell was released April 10, 2007. Books * Twilight - 2005
* New Moon - 2006
* Prom Nights From Hell (segment) - 2007 * Eclipse - 2007
Twilight About three things I was absolutely positive:
First, Edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him - and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be - that thirsted for my blood.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him. When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret.
What Bella doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back. . . .
Deeply seductive and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight is an irresistably compelling love story that will stay with you long after you have turned the final page. New Moon 'Shoot,' I muttered when the paper sliced my finger; I pulled it out to examine the damage. A single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut.
It all happened very quickly then.
'No!' Edward roared... Dazed and disoriented, I looked up from the bright red blood pulsing out of my arm - into the fevered eyes of the six suddenly ravenous vampires. For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is more dangerous than Bella ever could have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of an evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may just be beginning.... Legions of readers entranced by the New York Times bestseller Twilight are hungry for more, and they won't be disappointed by this gripping sequel. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. Passionate, riveting, and deeply moving, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality. Eclipse 'Bella ?'
Edward's soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, and kissed me again. His kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine - like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which? Following the international bestsellers Twilight and New Moon, Eclipse is the much anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's captivating saga of vampire romance. Breaking Dawn When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would have hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved? In the much anticipated fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's vampire love story, questions will be answered and the fate of Bella and Edward will be revealed.
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