Twice Removed

*WINNER 2024 BIBA® YOUNG ADULT AWARD*

As part of an immigrant family, Jay has never felt like he belonged in his hometown of New Orleans. In the summer before his senior year in high school, he thinks things are finally going his way when Maya, the half-Filipino girl in class he's had a crush on, starts talking to him.
But Maya has secrets. And the more time they spend together, the further he's pulled into a world of magic and superstition. When a generations-old family curse is revealed, Jay has to find a way to stop this winged, vampiric monster before sunset on Maya's 18th birthday.
If he doesn't, his new girlfriend might kill him.
Or worse, he'll have to kill her.

Zee Lacson is an award-winning Fil-Am author. Recognized as one of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago's 80 for 80 Filipino-American Women Leaders of 2026, she is the author of a best-selling trilogy and a standalone novel. Her book "Twice Removed" received the Young AduZee Lacson is an award-winning Fil-Am author. Recognized as one of the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago's 80 for 80 Filipino-American Women Leaders of 2026, she is the author of a best-selling trilogy and a standalone novel. Her book "Twice Removed" received the Young Adult Best Indie Book Award (BIBA(R)) in 2024 and the International Impact Book Award in 2025. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, her work is shaped by a diverse career as an engineer, educator, photographer, business owner, and artist. Her novels examine identity with authentic representation.lt Best Indie Book Award (BIBA(R)) in 2024 and the International Impact Book Award in 2025. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, her work is shaped by a diverse career as an engineer, educator, photographer, business owner, and artist. Her novels examine identity with authentic representation.zeelacson.com