Prophecies

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.

Prophecies is the first book of The Lost Slayer novel series. It was written by Christopher Golden and originally published on July 31, 2001 by Simon Pulse.

Synopsis

THE FRESHMAN

Buffy Summers' adjustment to life at U.C. Sunnydale has not gone smoothly. She feels awkward, insecure, and a bit jealous that Willow's all over the college life. So when the spirit of deceased Slayer Lucy Hanover appears to Buffy in a dream with news of impending danger, the timing couldn't be worse.

Besides, there's plenty of evil afoot as it is. A unified troop of vampires has descended upon Sunnydale, operating with a cohesion unusual to most bloodsuckers. Giles thinks a spell will help the gang combat these foes, but tension between Buffy and Willow gets in the way of demon hunting.

Before long, a single moment of bad judgment catapults Buffy into an alternate future dimension where vampires reign supreme. Imprisoned in the body of her 24-tear-old self, the Slayer must uncover her past misstep and correct it — or risk facing a terrifying monster that she herself has created…^[1]

Behind the scenes

Production

• The cover features a promotional picture taken for Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5.

Collections

• The Lost Slayer Omnibus

International titles

• French: Prophéties (Prophecies)
• German: Die Prophezeiung (The Prophecy)
• Polish: Przepowiednie (Prophecies)

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Original cover picture

Cover in France

Cover in Germany

Cover in Poland

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