Explores the origins of the myth of the chupacabra, a mysterious animal the sucks the blood out of its prey, describing suspected chupacabra killings and sightings around the world, and discussing the creature's place in popular culture.
"Vanessa's summer holiday on a ranch in Mexico is turned upside down as she enters a shadowy world of mysterious animal death, magical curses and dark family secrets. As she tumbles headlong into the mystery of El Chupacabra she starts to understand why some call it the Mexican Devil"--Provided by publisher.
On their way to spend spring break on a Texas beach, college freshmen Maggie Quinn and D&D Lisa are stranded in a town where some believe a chupacabra is killing animals, and as the girls investigate they get help from diverse and unexpected sources.
