Return of the Scream Queen

"Return of the Scream Queen: Embrace of the Aztec Vampire" is a thrilling sequel that continues the story of Scream Queen Desiree Starr and her encounters with the Aztec Queen, Zyana. The book is a tribute to B-movies of a lost age, offering a blend of horror, adventure, and a unique narrative style. The characters from the first novel return, but many face new challenges and confrontations with Zyana. The story is described as a rollicking adventure that will keep readers looking over their shoulders for many nights to come. Embrace of the Aztec Vampire

A profound and highly entertaining horror adventure and tribute to B-movies of a lost age.

Scream Queen Desiree Starr is tired of starring in one low budget horror movie after another, and with each passing film her wardrobe becomes skimpier and skimpier. Zyana, an Aztec queen who has returned from death for vengeance against those who deprived and decimated her long-ago empire, cares not who gets in her way.

Horror film cinema personality Desiree returns to Florida to film another horror movie, only to face the perilous ordeal of confronting the Aztec Queen. Mayhem, gore, sex, and an unimaginable assortment of carnage ensues, the likes of which only authors Michael McCarty, Scream Queen herself Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead), and Stan Swanson can write into a mind-blowing story that will totally mess you up!

"McCarty, Quigley, Swanson make one helluva good team. Their voices blend seamlessly to form a madcap romp through the B movie horrors we all love so much. Their plotting is as tight as a scream queen's bikini, and their story every bit as titillating." - Joe McKinney, legendary Bram Stoker award winner.

Michael McCarty is a versatile author with a diverse portfolio that includes both fiction and nonfiction. He has been a professional writer since 1983 and has authored over 40 books, including titles like "Modern Mythmakers," "Liquid Diet," and "Lost Girl of the Lake." McCarty has also been recognized with several literary awards, including the David R. Collins' Literary Achievement Award and multiple Bram Stoker Finalist honors. His work often explores themes of horror, comedy, and the supernatural, making him a notable figure in the literary community.

Linnea Quigley is one of the world's most famous Scream Queens of all time, named as such by her fans and numerous publications across the globe (including Playboy Magazine in 2017, who named her "the sexiest scream queen of all time."). She has won numerous awards over the years for her work in film, most recently the Trailblazer Award at 2018's Idaho Horror Film Festival. Linnea is a fan favorite at horror conventions and special appearances at film screenings and horror events around the world.