V. Castro is a Mexican American author known for her contributions to horror and speculative fiction. A two-time Bram Stoker Award nominee, she has penned notable works such as "Aliens: Vasquez," "The Haunting of Alejandra," and "The Queen of The Cicadas," blending themes of cultural identity, mythology, and the supernatural. Her other published titles include "Goddess of Filth," "Hairspray and Switchblades," and "Out of Atzlan," showcasing her versatility across genres.
An expatriate living in the UK for over 16 years, Castro draws from her heritage to craft narratives rich in Latinx perspectives and folklore. Her writing often explores resilience, femininity, and the intersections of horror with cultural history. In addition to her literary career, she manages La Muerte Market, a platform featuring Latinx-inspired merchandise tied to her books. Castro balances her creative pursuits with her role as a full-time mother, dedicating herself to both family and storytelling.
Rebel Moon Books
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Rebel Moon
2023
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The Scargiver
2024
Standalone Novels
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Maria the Wanted and the Legacy of the Keepers
2018
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The Erotic Modern Life of Malinalli The Vampire
2019
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Goddess of Filth
2021
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The Queen of the Cicadas
2021
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The Haunting of Alejandra
2023
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Immortal Pleasures
2024
Short Stories/Novellas
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It Came From The Darkness
2020
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Las Posadas
2022
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Out of Aztlan
2022
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Dia de Los Slashers
2023
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The House That Demons Built
2024
Short Story Collections
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Mestiza Blood
2022
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The Pink Agave Motel: & Other Stories
2025
Aliens Books
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Predator (By: Paul Monette)
1987
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Earth War (By: Sam Kieth, Mark Verheiden)
1990
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Earth Hive ( By: Steve Perry)
1992
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Nightmare Asylum ( By: Steve Perry)
1993
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The Female War ( By: Steve Perry)
1993
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Genocide ( By: David Bischoff)
1993
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Alien Harvest (By: Robert Sheckley, Steve Perry)
1994
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Rogue (By: Ian Edginton, William Simpson)
1995
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The Labyrinth (By: S.D. Perry)
1996
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Music Of The Spears ( By: Yvonne Navarro)
1996
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Female War (By: Sam Kieth, Mark Verheiden)
1997
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Berserker (By: Steve Perry)
1998
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Aliens vs. Predator: Eternal (By: Ian Edginton)
1999
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Aliens: Fast Track to Heaven (By: Liam Sharp)
2011
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Alien: Phalanx (By: Scott Sigler)
2020
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Alien: The Original Screenplay (By: Walter Simonson)
2020
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Vasquez
2022
Kandisha Press Women Of Horror Anthology Books
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Under Her Black Wings
2020
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Graveyard Smash
2020
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The One That Got Away
2021
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Don't Break The Oath
2022
Heroic Legends / Savage Tales Short Fiction Books
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Conan: Lord of the Mount (By: Stephen Graham Jones)
2023
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Conan: Black Starlight (By: John C. Hocking)
2023
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Solomon Kane: The Hound of God (By: Jonathan Maberry)
2023
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Conan: The Child (By: Brian D. Anderson)
2023
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Conan: The Shadow of Vengeance (By: Scott Oden)
2024
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Bêlit: Shipwrecked
2024
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Bran Mak Morn (By: Steven L. Shrewsbury)
2024
Alien Books
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Alien (By: Archie Goodwin)
1979
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Alien StarSwarm (By: Robert Sheckley)
1991
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Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual (By: Lee Brimmicombe-Wood)
1995
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Aliens: The Set Photography (By: Simon Ward)
2016
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Aliens: Bug Hunt (By: Heather Graham, Jonathan Maberry, Yvonne Navarro)
2017
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Alien: Covenant (By: Alan Dean Foster)
2017
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Alien: Covenant Origins - The Official Prequel to the Blockbuster Film (By: Titan Books)
2017
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The Cold Forge (By: Alex White)
2018
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Echo (By: Mira Grant)
2019
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The Making of Alien (By: J.W. Rinzler)
2019
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Isolation (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)
2019
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Prototype (By: Tim Waggoner)
2019
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Phalanx (By: Scott Sigler)
2020
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Into Charybdis ( By: Alex White)
2021
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Infiltrator (By: Weston Ochse)
2021
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Alien: Colony War (By: David M. Barnett)
2022
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Alien - Inferno's Fall (By: Philippa Ballantine, Clara Carija)
2022
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Vasquez
2022
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Alien: Enemy of My Enemy (By: Mary SanGiovanni)
2023
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Aliens: Bishop (By: T.R. Napper)
2023
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Alien: Seventh Circle (By: Philippa Ballantine, Clara Carija)
2025
Rewind or Die Books
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The Grimhaven Disaster: Radioactive Edition (By: Leo X. Robertson)
2017
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The Grimhaven Disaster (By: Leo X. Robertson)
2017
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Church (By: Renee Miller)
2017
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The Midnight Exhibit, Vol. 1 (By: Stephen Graham Jones, Eddie Generous, Philip Fracassi, Renee Miller)
2020
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Benny Rose, the Cannibal King (By: Hailey Piper)
2020
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Infested (By: Carol Gore)
2020
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Cirque Berserk (By: Jessica Guess)
2020
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Hairspray and Switchblades
2020
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Food Fright (By: Nico Bell)
2020
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Sole Survivor (By: Zachary Ashford)
2020
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Hell's Bells (By: Lisa Quigley)
2020
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The Kelping (By: Jan Stinchcomb)
2020
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Trampled Crown (By: Kirby Kellogg)
2020
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Dead and Breakfast (By: Gary Buller)
2020
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The Catcreeper (By: Kevin Arthur Lewis)
2020
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Blood Lake Monster (By: Renee Miller)
2020
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All You Need is Love and a Strong Electric Current
2020
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Tales From the Meat Wagon (By: Eddie Generous)
2020
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Hooker (By: M. Lopes da Silva)
2020
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Offstage Offerings (By: Priya Sridhar)
2020
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Dead Eyes (By: E.V. Knight)
2020
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The Midnight Exhibit Vol. 2 (By: Kaaron Warren, Eddie Generous, Jessica McHugh, Declan Burnett)
2020
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Dancing on the Edge of a Blade: The Extended Director’s Cut (By: Todd Rigney)
2020
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Who Will Save Your Soul? (By: Jody Smith)
2021
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Sole Survivor II: Drop Bears on the Loose (By: Zachary Ashford)
2021
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She Ain't Pretty (By: Renee Miller)
2021
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Desperado Dini (By: Dunkie Tang)
2021
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Chopping Spree (By: Angela Sylvaine)
2021
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City of the Creeps (By: Ernie Kaltenbrunner Jr.)
2021
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Camp Neverland (By: Lisa Quigley)
2021
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Transmuted (By: Eve Harms)
2021
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Skin Deep (By: Renee Miller)
2021
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Tales From the Typewriter (By: Mark Allan Gunnells)
2022
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Kidnap Torture Strangle (By: Declan Burnett)
2022
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Fuzzy (By: Roni Stinger)
2023
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Sloe (By: Marc Ruvolo)
2023
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The Midnight Exhibit, Vol. 3 (By: William Meikle, Eddie Generous, Declan Burnett)
2023
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Portable Magic (By: Mark Allan Gunnells)
2024
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Intro to Chaos (By: Tonya Walter)
2024
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...And Out Come the Toys (By: Matt Brandenburg)
2024
V. Castro Anthologies
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Yearning to Breathe Free
2019
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Worst Laid Plans
2020
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The Midnight Exhibit, Vol. 1
2020
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Slashertorte: An Anthology of Cake Horror
2020
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Inferno
2020
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We Are Wolves
2020
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The Midnight Exhibit Vol. 2
2020
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Latinx Screams
2020
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Rock & Roll Nightmares: Gory Days: '80s Edition Short Stories