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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Ghoul Trouble''}}
 
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{{Book
 
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|title = ''Ghoul Trouble''
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| image = Ghoul Trouble (Buffy Novel).jpg
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|image = Ghoul Trouble.jpg
| author = [[John Passarella]]
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|author = [[John Passarella]]
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|tagline = Evil walks by day…
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| tagline = Evil walks by day.
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|type = Novel
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|pages = 256
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|date = October [[2000]]
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|publisher = [[Pocket Books]]
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|isbn = 0743400429
 
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'''''Ghoul Trouble''''' was a novel written by [[John Passarella]] based on ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]''.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' novel]]. Written by [[John Passarella]], it was originally published in October [[2000]] by [[Pocket Books]].
   
== Synopsis ==
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==Synopsis==
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Violent Vixen
A new [[vampire]] arrives in [[Sunnydale]] who walks outside during the day and yet does not seem to be affected by the sun's rays. The vampire, called [[Solitaire]], is here to challenge the [[Slayer]]. He wants to reassure himself that he can beat a Slayer in physical combat. He is an old vampire and [[Rupert Giles]] struggles with his research. At the same time a band called Vyxn arrives at [[the Bronze]] and plays for four nights straight. Vyxn is made up of four girls who appear to be not quite human, especially when they seem to be turning all the males at the Bronze into slobbering idiots and bending them to their will. [[Xander Harris]] is especially taken by them and would do anything to help them out. [[Buffy Summers]] and the gang need to figure out what Vyxn is in town for, and why Solitaire can walk in the sun.
 
   
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Something wicked has been preying on [[Sunnydale]] students — and whatever it is, its methods are pretty gruesome. [[Buffy Summers|Buffy]] locates some [[human]] bones that have been picked clean, and knows that she's dealing with an unearthly evil. Some help from the [[Scooby Gang]] would be ideal, but they've run into trouble of their own. [[Daniel Osbourne|Oz]] and [[Alexander Harris|Xander]] are literally (perhaps unnaturally) mesmerized by a hottie new chick band headlining at the [[Bronze]], and [[Willow Rosenberg|Willow]] has been captured by Sunnydale's latest resident carnivores.
It is later discovered that Vyxn are comprised of a group of ghouls that can seduce men (and it is hinted vampires) at will through their voice. Giles and the [[Scooby Gang]] rescue Xander from them just prior to Buffy's final fight with Solitaire. Solitaire it is discovered is immune to sunlight due to the fact that he is not actually a vampire, he is a full-blooded demon, that can shift forms between human and demon, and the halfway mark looks remarkably like a vampire. Buffy decapitates him with an axe.
 
   
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What they need is the [[Slayer]]. But in order to help her friends, Buffy must first dust a [[vampire]] — one that has an urgent interest in [[Joyce Summers]], the unique ability to resist sunlight, and an open invitation to the [[1630 Revello Drive|Summers' house]]…<ref>[https://www.simonandschuster.com/9781534446151 "Ghoul Trouble eBook by John Passarella"]. ''[[Simon & Schuster]]''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.</ref>
== Appearances ==
 
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*[[Buffy Summers]]
 
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==Summary==
*[[Xander Harris]]
 
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A new vampire arrives in Sunnydale who walks outside during the day and yet does not seem to be affected by the sun's rays. The vampire, called [[Solitaire]], is here to challenge the Slayer. He wants to reassure himself that he can beat a Slayer in physical combat. He is an old vampire and [[Rupert Giles]] struggles with his research.
*[[Willow Rosenberg]]
 
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*[[Rupert Giles]]
 
 
At the same time, a band called [[Vyxn]] arrives at the Bronze and plays for four nights straight. Vyxn is made up of four girls who appear to be not quite human, especially when they seem to be turning all the males at the Bronze into slobbering idiots and bending them to their will. Xander Harris is especially taken by them and would do anything to help them out. Buffy Summers and the gang need to figure out what Vyxn is in town for, and why Solitaire can walk in the sun.
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It is later discovered that Vyxn is comprised of a group of ghouls that can seduce men (and it is hinted vampires) at will through their voice. Giles and the Scooby Gang rescue Xander from them just prior to Buffy's final fight with Solitaire. Solitaire it is discovered is immune to sunlight due to the fact that he is not actually a vampire, he is a full-blooded [[demon]] that can shift forms between human and demon, and the halfway mark looks remarkably like a vampire. Buffy beheads him with an axe.
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==Continuity==
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*The events of this story takes place during [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 3]].
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==Appearances==
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===Individuals===
 
*[[Angel]]
 
*[[Angel]]
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*Carnie
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*Carole Burzon
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*[[Cordelia Chase]]
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*Troy Douglas
 
*[[Rupert Giles]]
 
*[[Alexander Harris]]
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*Lupa
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*Nash
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*[[Daniel Osbourne]]
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*Rave
 
*[[Willow Rosenberg]]
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*Skull John
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*[[Snyder]]
 
*[[Solitaire]]
 
*[[Solitaire]]
 
*[[Buffy Summers]]
*the band, ''Vyxn''
 
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*[[Joyce Summers]]
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===Organizations and titles===
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*[[Scooby Gang]]
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*[[Slayer]]
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===Locations===
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*[[Sunnydale]]
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==Behind the scenes==
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===Production===
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*The cover features a promotional picture taken for [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 4]].
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===International titles===
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*'''French:''' ''Croqueuses de Cadavres !'' (Corpse Crunchers!)
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*'''German:''' ''Blanke Knochen'' (Bare Bones)
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==Gallery==
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<gallery captionalign="center">
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F9.jpg|Original photo for cover
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Ghoul Trouble FR.jpg|Cover in France
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Ghoul Trouble GE.jpg|Cover in Germany
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</gallery>
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==References==
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{{References}}
   
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[[fr:Croqueuses de Cadavres !]]
== Behind the Scenes ==
 
*The novel included [[UC Sunnydale]], even though it was took place during Season 3.
 
   
 
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Ghoul Trouble is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer novel. Written by John Passarella, it was originally published in October 2000 by Pocket Books.

Synopsis

Violent Vixen

Something wicked has been preying on Sunnydale students — and whatever it is, its methods are pretty gruesome. Buffy locates some human bones that have been picked clean, and knows that she's dealing with an unearthly evil. Some help from the Scooby Gang would be ideal, but they've run into trouble of their own. Oz and Xander are literally (perhaps unnaturally) mesmerized by a hottie new chick band headlining at the Bronze, and Willow has been captured by Sunnydale's latest resident carnivores.

What they need is the Slayer. But in order to help her friends, Buffy must first dust a vampire — one that has an urgent interest in Joyce Summers, the unique ability to resist sunlight, and an open invitation to the Summers' house[1]

Summary

A new vampire arrives in Sunnydale who walks outside during the day and yet does not seem to be affected by the sun's rays. The vampire, called Solitaire, is here to challenge the Slayer. He wants to reassure himself that he can beat a Slayer in physical combat. He is an old vampire and Rupert Giles struggles with his research.

At the same time, a band called Vyxn arrives at the Bronze and plays for four nights straight. Vyxn is made up of four girls who appear to be not quite human, especially when they seem to be turning all the males at the Bronze into slobbering idiots and bending them to their will. Xander Harris is especially taken by them and would do anything to help them out. Buffy Summers and the gang need to figure out what Vyxn is in town for, and why Solitaire can walk in the sun.

It is later discovered that Vyxn is comprised of a group of ghouls that can seduce men (and it is hinted vampires) at will through their voice. Giles and the Scooby Gang rescue Xander from them just prior to Buffy's final fight with Solitaire. Solitaire it is discovered is immune to sunlight due to the fact that he is not actually a vampire, he is a full-blooded demon that can shift forms between human and demon, and the halfway mark looks remarkably like a vampire. Buffy beheads him with an axe.

Continuity

Appearances

Individuals

Organizations and titles

Locations

Behind the scenes

Production

International titles

  • French: Croqueuses de Cadavres ! (Corpse Crunchers!)
  • German: Blanke Knochen (Bare Bones)

Gallery

References