HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Hilary Duff is about to hit the books.
The 22-year-old star has inked a deal with Simon & Schuster to publish her first-ever young adult fiction series, it was announced Tuesday.
The first novel in the multiple-book series, entitled Elixir, combines the overpowering allure of a dangerous love triangle with thrilling international adventure. It tells the story of Clea Raymond, a talented young photojournalist who has spent her entire life in the spotlight as the daughter of a Washington politician and a renowned surgeon. Haunted by the strange appearance of a mysterious young man in her photographs, Clea travels the globe with her best friends, Rayna and Ben, in a race against time to unravel a centuries-old mystery that could unlock the key to her soulmate's true identity and the secret of her father's disappearance—and ultimately save all their lives.
"I've always loved the escape of a great book, especially one that features a strong, inspiring female character you feel you really understand, someone who could be you, but living a more fascinating life. I'm hoping Elixir will be that kind of book—a novel that will transport readers and open new worlds for them," Duff said of her first novel, which is due to hit bookshelves on Oct. 12.
"Hilary Duff is a multi-talented international sensation and we are positive her leap into young adult books will be an incredible success," added Justin Chanda, VP, Publisher of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. "Elixir is a smart, unique page-turner, and we are thrilled to be able to give Hilary's fans the opportunity to connect with her in an entirely new way."
Also part of the deal are world rights for a nonfiction title to be published in spring 2012 concerning the challenges faced by children of divorce—an issue that has touched Duff's own life.
The announcement is the latest piece of exciting news for Duff. Last month, the former Disney star got engaged to her boyfriend, hockey star Mike Comrie.
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