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The subject of this article is non-canonical.
While created as part of licensed material, it has not been confirmed as part of the "real" Buffyverse continuity.

Afterimage is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer novel. It was written by Pierce Askegren and originally published on January 24, 2006 by Simon Spotlight Entertainment.

Synopsis

THE LATE SHOW MAY BE YOUR LAST.

Sunnydale, California, hosts more than its fair share of action and horror. It's understandable, then, that news of the long-closed Sunnydale Drive-In's grand reopening with a scheduled night-long festival of classic action and horror movies is met with disinterest or disdain by Buffy, Willow, and Cordelia. Only Xander, who has been spending his afternoons on the drive-in's work crew, is eager to enjoy the rewards of his effort.

Buffy is too distracted to sit and take in a movie, anyway. A frightening encounter with a werewolf ends with its vanishing — not into the woods, but evaporating like a ghost before her eyes. Suspicious people in dated clothing and hairstyles are spotted throughout town but don't appear to be the usual vampires.

And most disturbing, a sleeping sickness begins to sweep over town, leaving those affected in a state of extreme drowsiness — or a coma.

It's no wonder no one notices the distinguished-looking gentleman of indeterminate age. His name is Balsamo. At least, that's what he's calling himself this century. But Xander simply knows him as "Boss" and has been promised a prime parking space for the upcoming evening's spectacle...

Continuity

The events of this story takes place after "What's My Line? Part Two" episode, when Cordelia and Xander begin their secret relationship, but before "Surprise" since Angel has not yet lost his soul.

Appearances

Individuals

Behind the scenes

Production

The cover features a promotional picture taken for Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2.

Collections

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Volume 2

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+{{Book
+|title     = ''Afterimage''
-{{Buffybooks
-| image       = BuffyAfterImage.jpg
+|image     = Afterimage.jpg
-| author      = [[Pierce Askegren]]
+|type      = Novel
+|author    = [[Pierce Askegren]]
-| illustrator =
-| tagline     = It's the final sight you'll see.
+|tagline   = It's the final sight you'll see...
-| date        = 24 January 2006
+|date      = January 24, [[2006]]
-| publisher   = Simon Spotlight Entertainment
+|publisher = [[Simon Spotlight Entertainment]]
-| isbn        = 1416911812
+|isbn      = 1416911812
+|pages     = 272
 }}
-'''''After Image''''' was a novel written by [[Pierce Askegren]] based on ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]''.
+'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' novel]]. It was written by [[Pierce Askegren]] and originally published on January 24, [[2006]] by [[Simon Spotlight Entertainment]].
-== Synopsis ==
+==Synopsis==
+THE LATE SHOW MAY BE YOUR LAST.
-Sunnydale Drive-In finally reopens with a long evening festival of classic movies. Whilst Buffy, Willow, and Cordelia show little interest, Xander, spends his afternoons on the drive-in's work crew. Buffy is distanced whilst werewolves vanish like ghosts and odd dated vampires are seen throughout town. Most importantly a sleeping sickness sweeps the town, its victims suffer extreme drowsiness and even comas. Balsamo is promising to a select few star seating for upcoming chaos.
+[[Sunnydale]], California, hosts more than its fair share of action and horror. It's understandable, then, that news of the long-closed Sunnydale Drive-In's grand reopening with a scheduled night-long festival of classic action and horror movies is met with disinterest or disdain by [[Buffy Summers|Buffy]], [[Willow Rosenberg|Willow]], and [[Cordelia Chase|Cordelia]]. Only [[Alexander Harris|Xander]], who has been spending his afternoons on the drive-in's work crew, is eager to enjoy the rewards of his effort.
-== Appearances ==
-*[[Buffy Summers]]
+Buffy is too distracted to sit and take in a movie, anyway. A frightening encounter with a [[werewolf]] ends with its vanishing — not into the woods, but evaporating like a [[ghost]] before her eyes. Suspicious people in dated clothing and hairstyles are spotted throughout town but don't appear to be the usual [[vampire]]s.
-*[[Xander Harris]]
-*[[Willow Rosenberg]]
+And most disturbing, a sleeping sickness begins to sweep over town, leaving those affected in a state of extreme drowsiness — or a coma.
-*[[Rupert Giles]]
-*[[Cordelia Chase]]
+It's no wonder no one notices the distinguished-looking gentleman of indeterminate age. His name is [[Balsamo]]. At least, that's what he's calling himself this century. But Xander simply knows him as "Boss" and has been promised a prime parking space for the upcoming evening's spectacle...
+==Continuity==
+*The events of this story takes place after "[[What's My Line? Part Two]]" episode, when Cordelia and Xander begin their secret relationship, but before "[[Surprise]]" since [[Angel]] has not yet lost his [[soul]].
+==Appearances==
+===Individuals===
+*Amanda
+*[[Angel]]
+*[[Aura (Sunnydale)|Aura]]
 *[[Balsamo]]
+*[[Cordelia Chase]]
+*[[Rupert Giles]]
+*[[Alexander Harris]]
+*[[Anthony Harris]]
+*[[Jessica Harris]]
+*[[Harmony Kendall]]
+*[[Jonathan Levinson]]
+*[[Willow Rosenberg]]
+*[[Snyder]]
+*[[Buffy Summers]]
+*[[Joyce Summers]]
+==Behind the scenes==
+===Production===
+*The cover features a promotional picture taken for [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 2]].
+===Collections===
+*''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Volume 2]]''
+[[fr:After Image]]
 [[Category:Buffy novels]]