17-Year-Old Author Gabrielle S. Clarke Debuts with #1 Amazon New Release in YA Humorous eBooks

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Nov. 12, 2024 - PRLog -- Columbus, OH  – Vanessa is Not a Victim, the thrilling debut YA horror novel by 17-year-old high school senior Gabrielle S. Clarke, has captured readers' attention, securing the #1 spot on Amazon's New Release list for YA Humorous eBooks is first week. This darkly comedic take on the classic slasher genre combines the biting wit of Daria, the thrills of Scream, and the unapologetic edge of Heathers to deliver a page-turner that keeps readers laughing and on edge.

Set in a sleepy small town, Vanessa is Not a Victim follows seventeen-year-old Vanessa, an avid fan of corny horror films who decides to live out her dream of becoming a victim after she stumbles upon a real murder at her school. But things don't go as planned—the killer won't take the bait. Frustrated, she flips the script, rescuing her clueless classmates from the killer who just won't follow her lead.

"I've always loved movies and storytelling including horror and dark humor," said Gabrielle, who plans to major in film direction and began crafting Vanessa is Not a Victim while balancing high school, college applications, and her leadership roles in her school's Thespian Society. "This story is for young Black women to see themselves as 'final girl' and for horror fans who love the camp of horror movies."

With her knack for blending genre conventions with sharp comedy, Gabrielle S. Clarke offers readers an unforgettable protagonist and a fresh perspective on high school life. Vanessa is Not a Victim explores themes of identity, stereotypes, and what it means to confront danger head-on in a world that often underestimates young women.

The book has already garnered praise for its wit and originality, positioning Gabrielle as a fresh, fearless voice in YA horror. Fans of YA mystery, dark humor, and genre-bending tales can now find Vanessa is Not a Victim on Amazon and other major retailers. [https://books2read.com/u/mKqpnL]

About the Author
Gabrielle S. Clarke is a high school senior from Columbus, Ohio, whose love of horror, writing, and visual arts has defined her creative journey. A young author with published work in the Black Girl, White School anthology and Flip the Page literary journal, Gabrielle brings a unique voice to YA fiction. Vanessa is Not a Victim is her debut novel. [https://GabrielleSClarke.com]

Vanessa is Not a Victim is now available on Amazon and other major online retailers. For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact Sam Brent at sbrent@lifeslicemedia.com.