Xana - Xanas in Literature

Xanas in Literature

Cuban writer Daína Chaviano uses the xana motif in her acclaimed novel The Island of Eternal Love. When one of the characters encounters a xana while she is combing her hair, the dialogue between them will mark a crucial twist in the plot.

Kelley Armstrong's Darkness Rising series has what are believed to be three people who are Xanas. Resurgent members of this supernatural race due to genetic modification. Membership and abilities are expected to be confirmed in The Rising. Believed Members of this supernatural race are Hayley Morris, Nicole Tillson and the now deceased Serena. Given their powers believed association with water Serena's death by drowning is suspicious and raises questions as to who would want to kill her, and be capable of doing the deed.