Death’s Daughter
(Children of the Old Ones, Book One)
The steamy mythology of Neon Gods meets the dark academia of Ninth House in this contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author S.A. Barnes.
After a lifetime of chaos, Jocasta has finally found her home with good friends, great classes, even a messy situationship with her former TA―a normal life.
Well, as normal a life as the only child of Death can have.
She’s always refused to embrace her father’s legacy. Instead of lives, she instead feeds on her classmates’ disappointments, failures, and rejections. Finals week has her feasting, and all is good.
Until Death ruins her life. Again.
Without warning, Death names Jocasta as his sole successor, making her a powerful ally… and a massive target. Devon, a descendant of Lust, claims to want to help her―for a price.
Jo will do anything to protect the people she loves and the life she’s worked so hard for.
Even if it means becoming a monster.
Available in hardcover, eBook, and audio digital download on May 5, 2026!
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What people are saying about Death’s Daughter.
“Action-packed and scorching, Death's Daughter is a rollicking good time from start to finish. Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!”
— Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King
“A twisting tale full of friendship, betrayal and self-acceptance that will keep readers reading long into the night... and worried about what they might find there.”
— Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged in Fire
More Praise for Death’s Daughter
“A deliciously seductive and sinister read, Death’s Daughter is set to be a new dark academia sensation with its impeccable autumnal vibes.”
— Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever
“A fun, sexy fantasy (with a touch of mystery) about a young woman coping with more than her fair share of troubles as the spawn of Death himself … Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will eat this up with a spoon.”
— Christina Henry, author of The Place Where They Buried Your Heart
“Witty, scorching, and action-packed. Barnes totally kills it—pun intended.”
— Melissa Landers, New York Times bestselling author of The Half King