V. Castro

V. Castro is a Mexican-American author of horror, dark fantasy and science fiction. Her work draws on Mesoamerican mythology and Latina identity to create stories that are culturally rich and genuinely terrifying. Aliens: Vasquez, available as an audiobook and book, gives the iconic Aliens character Jenette Vasquez a backstory rooted in family, heritage and the supernatural. Castro's bold, boundary-pushing fiction has made her a rising star among horror readers and listeners.