Best Selling Books by Ann Aguirre

The Macmillan FIERCE READS Fall 2012 Chapter Sampler includes chapter excerpts from Crewel, Monstrous Beauty, Necromancing the Stone, The Shadow Society, Outpost, and Promised — available for free — check out the Fierce Reads website for more information about these much anticipated new YA reads.

The second in an adorable witchy rom-com series by New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguirre, perfect for fans of: Ride-or-die female friendships A bisexual heroine who stubbornly refuses to accept help A hero with an incredibly pesky moral conscience A mouse named Benson who may or may not have all the answers to life, magic, and love (Spoiler: he does!) Clementine Waterhouse is a perfectly logical witch. She doesn''t tumble headlong into love. Rather she weighs the pros and cons and decides if a relationship is worth pursuing. At least that''s always been her modus operandi before. Clem prefers being the one in charge, always the first to walk away when the time is right. Attraction has never struck her like lightning. Until the witch hunter comes to town. Gavin Rhys hates being a witch hunter, but his family honor is on the line, and he needs to prove he''s nothing like his grandfather, a traitor who let everyone down. But things in St. Claire aren''t what they seem, and Gavin is distracted from the job immediately by a bewitching brunette with a sexy smile and haunting secrets in her eyes. Can the bossiest witch in town find a happy ending with the last person she should ever love?

Get ready, science fiction and fantasy fans! Inside this special edition ebook, you get the exclusive chance to read the beginning chapters of seven incredible novels: Eve and Adam by Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate (Feiwel and Friends), Crewel by Gennifer Albin (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers), Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers), Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Feiwel and Friends), All These Things I''ve Done by Gabrielle Zevin (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers), Enclave by Ann Aguirre (Feiwel and Friends), and Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers).

Corine Solomon is back!

The Razorland Trilogy: Enclave, Outpost, and Horde The New York Times—bestselling trilogy is the story of two young people in an apocalyptic world—facing dangers, and feelings, unlike any they''ve ever known. Enclave: Fifteen-year-old Deuce lives in a world below New York City which has been decimated by war and plague. As part of her new role as Huntress, Deuce is paired with Fade, another teenage Hunter. When the pair discovers that the neighboring enclave has been decimated by tunnel monsters, the elders refuse to listen to their warnings. And when Deuce and Fade are exiled from the enclave, the girl born in darkness must survive in daylight in the ruins of a city whose population has dwindled to a few dangerous gangs. Outpost: Deuce''s whole world has changed. Down below, she was considered an adult. Now, topside in a town called Salvation, she''s a \"brat\" in need of training in the eyes of the townsfolk. To make matters worse, her Hunter partner, Fade, keeps Deuce at a distance. Her feelings for Fade are still strong, but he seems not to want her around anymore. Things have been changing on the surface, just as they did below ground. The monsters don''t intend to let Salvation survive, and it may take a girl like Deuce to turn back the tide. Horde: The survival of Salvation is up to Deuce, Fade, Stalker, and Tegan. Deuce decides the only way to fight an army is to raise one. At first, everyone laughs at the idea of a girl leading humanity''s forces against the Freaks, but then she proves herself in combat. Can Deuce render a permanent truce with the Freaks? Who will survive? Includes bonus chapters from Ann Aguirres Mortal Danger!

As a handler, Corine Solomon can touch any object and learn its history. Her power is a gift, but one that’s thrown her life off track. The magical inheritance she received from her mother is dangerously powerful, and Corine has managed to mark herself as a black witch by dealing with demons to solve her problems. Back home, Corine is trying to rebuild her pawnshop and her life with her ex Chance, despite the target on her back. But when the demons she provoked kidnap her best friend in retaliation, Corine puts everything on hold to save her. It''s undoubtedly a trap, but Corine would do anything to save those she loves, even if it means sacrificing herself...

As powerful magic comes creeping back, dangerous days are dawning… Criminal Investigation Division inspectors Janus Mikani and Celeste Ritsuko were lucky to make it out of their last mission alive. Since then, strange troubles have plagued the city of steam and shadows, apparently as a result of magic released during the CID inspectors’ desperate interruption of an ancient ritual. The fabric of the world has been unsettled, and the Council has assigned Mikani and Ritsuko to investigate. They soon discover that matters are worse than they imagined. Machines have developed minds of their own, cragger pirates are raiding the seas with relentless aggression, and mad elementals are running amok. As the chaos builds to a crescendo, Mikani and Ritsuko must fight a war on two fronts—and this time, they may not be able to turn the deadly tide…

He''s awkward. He''s adorable. He''s alien as hell. Zylar of Kith B''alak is a four-time loser in the annual Choosing. If he fails to find a nest guardian this time, he''ll lose his chance to have a mate for all time. Desperation drives him to try a matching service but due to a freak solar flare and a severely malfunctioning ship AI, things go way off course. This ''human being'' is not the Tiralan match he was looking for.She''s frazzled. She''s fierce. She''s from St. Louis.Beryl Bowman''s mother always said she''d never get married. She should have added a rider about the husband being human. Who would have ever thought that working at the Sunshine Angel daycare center would offer such interstellar prestige? She doesn''t know what the hell''s going on, but a new life awaits on Barath Colony, where she can have any alien bachelor she wants.They agree to join the Choosing together, but love is about to get seriously strange.

This anthology includes short stories from six fierce young adult authors! Inside, you''ll find a futuristic zombie tale from Ann Aguirre, a science fiction thriller from Gennifer Albin, a nautical mermaid story from Elizabeth Fama, a story full of unicorns from Lish McBride, a postapocalyptic story from Caragh O''Brien, and a paranormal alternate future from Marie Rutkowski. This free anthology will give you an exciting taste of the fierceness of these YA authors'' novels. For more information about Fierce Reads, visit our Facebook page.

During the war against murderous, flesh-eating aliens, grimspace \"jumper\" Sirantha Jax decided to go it alone. The cost of her actions: the destruction of modern interstellar travel-and the lives of six hundred Conglomerate soldiers. Now she''s on trial fro dereliction of duty, desertion, mass murder, high treason...and her life.

Tredje och avslutande boken i Razorland-trilogin »Jag älskar det!« | BOKHUSET »OMG! Vilken himla bra avslutning på serien. Författaren binder ihop det helt magnifikt, och slutet är bland det bästa jag har läst på ett bra tag. Kort sagt, en superbra avslutning på en superbra serie.« | BOKTYCKE »På slutet biter jag på naglarna och vill bara läsa mer. Tips, tips, tips!« | 365 BÖCKER DU BORDE LÄSA Staden Räddning är omringad, monstren har samlats vid stadsportarna och den här gången kommer de inte att ge sig av. När Spadertvå, Tålig, Stalker och Tegan drar i gång har de oddsen emot sig. Men oddsen har varit emot Spadertvå sedan hon föddes. Det må vara sant att hon inte är någon Jägarinna längre, men hon är inte den som tar till flykten. Med knivar i händerna och med kompanjonerna vid sin sida, kommer hon inte att ge upp, vare sig hon kämpar för sitt liv eller för Tåligs kärlek. Framför sig har de sitt livs strid. Det har inte funnits ett krig som det här på århundraden, och människan har glömt hur man står upp för sig själv och kämpar. Såvida inte Spadertvå kan leda dem i striden. Men den här gången är det mer än en enstaka enklavs eller utposts öde det handlar om. Den här gången bär Spadertvå fanan för hela mänsklighetens överlevnad. ANN AGUIRRE är en amerikansk ungdomsboksförfattare vars Razorland-trilogi har blivit en internationell storsäljare. Hord är den tredje och avslutande delen i trilogin. Ann Aguirre är bosatt i Mexiko. »Gillar man böcker som Hungerspelen, Divergent o.s.v. så är dessa ett måste!« Betyg 9 av 10 | ANNAS BOKHÖRNA »Har en originalitet och en intelligens som placerar den i det absoluta toppskiktet av sin genre.« | KIRKUS REVIEWS »Det här är en av de bästa trilogier jag har läst och jag kommer läsa om den snart igen, för jag saknar redan alla karaktärer!!« Betyg 5 av 5 | BOKRADEN »En fantastisk dystopisk serie, med spännande världsbyggande och fantastiska karaktärer. Jag älskar varje minut av läsningen.« | LÄSFÅTÖLJEN »Ann Aguirre levererar en stark och värdig avslutning på sin serie där vi bjuds på många oväntade vändningar.« Betyg 5 av 5 | MIDNATSSORD

Amarrah Brewer is desperate and grief-stricken.For ages, the town of Bitterburn has sent tribute to the Keep at the End of the World, but a harsh winter leaves them unable to pay the toll that keeps the Beast at bay. Amarrah volunteers to brave what no one has before--to end the threat or die trying.The Beast of Bitterburn has lost all hope.One way or another, Njål has been a prisoner for his entire life. Monstrous evil has left him trapped and lonely, and he believes that will never change. There is only darkness in his endless exile, never light. Never warmth. Until she arrives.It''s a tale as old as time... where Beauty goes to confront the Beast and falls in love instead.

This exciting follow-up to the wildly successful Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance contains 30 short stories of hot blood, midnight pleasures, and inhuman passions. Containing the best names in the field, such as Eileen Wilks, Caitlin Kittredge, Jennifer Ashley, Dawn Cook, and Diane Whiteside, this compilation is sure to arouse attention.

\"When Corine Solomon touches an object, she knows its history. But her own future concerns her more and more. Now back in Mexico, she''s running her pawnshop and trying to get a handle on her strange new powers, for she might need them. And soon. Then former ally Kel Ferguson walks through her door. Muscled and tattooed, Kel looks like a convict but calls himself a holy warrior. He carries a warning for Corine: The Montoya cartel is coming for her--but they don''t pack just automatic weapons. The Montoyas use warlocks, shamans, voodoo priests--anything to terminate trouble. And Corine has become enemy number one ...\"--Page 4 of cover.

Tercera parte y conclusión de una saga que ha mantenido a los lectores en vilo. Fantasía, suspenso y terror en una novela que se lee de un solo tirón. La comunidad de Salvación ha sido el hogar adoptivo de Trébol, una chica que vivía en un enclave subterráneo y que se vio obligada a subir a la superficie. En Salvación encontró un refugio que, aparentemente, le brindaría la seguridad que nunca había tenido. Sin embargo, esta comunidad está en peligro, pues el sitio está rodeado de Engendros. Las probabilidades de sobrevivir se reducen a cada momento y solamente un golpe de suerte podrá evitar la catástrofe. Con cuchillos en mano y sus compañeros al lado, Trébol está dispuesta a salvar a los suyos.

Desde que terminó la guerra, Tegan sueña con realizar un viaje épico, por lo que, cuando tiene la oportunidad de embarcarse como doctora de un buque, no desaprovecha la oportunidad. Es hora de trazar su rumbo. Millie Faraday, la chica más amable de los territorios libres, también anhela dejar atrás su reputación; y el poeta guerrero, James Morrow, seguirá a Tegan hasta el último confín de la Tierra. Cuando parece que la comitiva está completa, el destino añade un integrante más. Tegan luchará contra todo tipo de situaciones inverosímiles mientras ayuda a Szarok, la vanguardia de los Uroch, que se ha aventurado a salvar a su gente. Él es extraño y hermoso, como una flor que brota en la oscuridad. Ella no debería permitirle acercarse, pues esta relación le está prohibida. Pero a medida que surca mares tormentosos y tierras insólitas, Tegan se volverá más fuerte de lo que hubiera imaginado. \"Más seductora que la típica historia de amor desdichada... Los fans de '' Enclave'' apreciarán este nuevo volumen de la serie\". Booklist \"Vanguardia se puede disfrutar de forma independiente y probablemente estimulará a los nuevos lectores a buscar los volúmenes anteriores de esta fascinante saga de fantasía\". VOYA

La guerre. Les épidémies. En un mot : l’apocalypse. La surface de la terre est devenue inhabitable. Les rares survivants se sont réfugiés dans le monde d’En-Dessous, à l’abri d’enclaves souterraines reliées par des tunnels. Trèfle a toujours connu la loi de l’enclave. Elle y a toujours obéi sans discuter. Elle est devenue Chasseuse. Le rêve de sa vie. Avec Del, son coéquipier, elle se voit investie d’une nouvelle mission : protéger l’enclave de la menace constante des Monstres anthropophages qui errent En-Dessous. Mais si Trèfle est docile, elle n’est pas aveugle. Et le courage qu’elle mettait au service de la loi qui régit la vie dans son enclave va l’entraîner à se rebeller. Car au nom de cette loi, les Anciens condamnent des innocents. Après le massacre d’une enclave voisine, Trèfle fait une découverte qui lui glace le sang : les Monstres sont devenus intelligents. Pourtant, les Anciens ignorent ses avertissements. Pire, pour la faire taire, ils s’en prennent à l’un de ses amis. Trèfle n’y tient plus. Elle prend sa défense. Mais en se dénonçant pour un crime que personne n’a commis, elle est bannie avec Del. Cet exil vaut une condamnation à mort. Malgré cela, Del va lui apprendre que les mensonges des Anciens vont encore plus loin que ce qu’elle croyait, et que l’espoir brille peut-être au bout du tunnel...

Le monde est ravagé. A la surface, plus rien ne vit, plus rien ne pousse. Les hommes se sont réfugiés dans des villes souterraines : les enclaves. L''enclave, c''est ma vie. C''est le lieu qui nous protège des créatures rôdant dans les tunnels, ces Monstres mangeurs de chair humaine. Et moi, je suis celle qui protège l''enclave en retour, celle qui chasse les Monstres. Il faut servir l''enclave. C''est ce que nous disent les Aînés. Mais ce n''est pas ce que dit Del, mon partenaire de chasse. Je ne sais plus qui croire.

\"Salvation est assiégée par les Monstres. La situation semble sans espoir. Les Monstres se sont organisés. Ils organisent des patrouilles, tendent des embuscades, attaquent les campements des hommes qui ont oublié comment se battre. Trèfle, parvenue à leur échapper avec Del, Bandit et Tegan, est leur seul espoir. Elle n’a qu’une certitude : elle est née pour se battre. Et si elle doit mourir, ce sera au côté de Del, et les armes à la main. \".

Dans le roman d’Ann Aguirre, Enclave, les humains se sont réfugiés dans des colonies souterraines. Enclave – Les Origines raconte ce qui les a menés jusque-là. C’est l’histoire d’un garçon qui influencera le destin de milliers de gens et qui off rira son coeur à la personne qui, au fond, avait le plus besoin de lui.

La vie de Trèfle a bien changé. Dans l’enclave, elle était une chasseuse, forte et combattive, indispensable à la survie de la communauté. Pourtant, à Salvation où elle s’est réfugiée avec Del, son partenaire de chasse, elle n’est plus qu’un fardeau. Elle ne sait ni coudre, ni cuisiner. Elle n’aime pas aller à l’école. Et pour ne rien arranger, Del prend ses distances. Mais aux alentours de la petite ville tranquille, le danger rôde toujours. Les Monstres ne sont pas loin. Et ils sont de plus en plus intelligents. Ils observent. Ils attendent. Ils ont un plan. Le combat approche. Bientôt, Trèfle va retrouver une raison de vivre.

Bitter. Broken. Brutal.Molded since childhood to be the perfect weapon, Gavriel d''Alana (also known as Death''s Shadow) has devoted himself to serving Thalia Talfayen. The life of a Noxblade is lethal and lonely, and since the princess has no need of him, he secretly believes there''s no reason for him to live-and he should seek a glorious death-but that''s before he tangles with a tiger woman who unleashes his darkest desires.Tough. Tenacious. Trustworthy.Magda Versai has a reputation for being unattainable-no deep attachments, only discreet amusements. If she has her way, the pride will never learn of her private heartbreak, as she accepted her curse years ago. Now, she focuses on work, which is why she''s acting as Raff''s bodyguard while secretly hunting for Slay. The search leads Mags to team up with a Noxblade so belligerent that she can''t resisting baiting him.She''s the steel, he''s the flint, and the sparks they strike together might kindle a fire that could warm them for a lifetime, if they don''t kill each other first...

Jakožto nositelka vzácného genu je Jaxová schopná skákat s vesmírnými loděmi šeroprostorem – neobyčejné nadání jí nedává naději na dlouhý život, zato z ní činí vysoce cenného navigátora Korporace. Pak ale dojde k havárii lodi, kterou Jaxová naviguje, a ona je obviněna ze smrti všech na palubě. Je pro ni složité se hájit, protože si na nehodu nepamatuje. Drží ji ve vězení, nutí podstupovat krutý výslech a Jaxová balancuje na pokraji šílenství. Tehdy se ale v její cele nečekaně objeví neznámý muž a nabídne jí svobodu – ne však zadarmo. March Jaxovou potřebuje, aby jemu a skupince vesmírných odpadlíků pomohla rozvrátit monopol Korporace na mezihvězdné cestování – a založit novou rasu skokanů. Jaxová vyniká v jediném – v cestování šeroprostorem, které ji nakonec zabije. Než k tomu dojde, chce si ještě trochu užít...

New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed authors Julie Kagawa, Ann Aguirre and Karen Duvall imagine what it takes to survive in a world where everything you know—and love—is about to disappear…forever. Dawn of Eden by Julie Kagawa Before The Immortal Rules, there was Red Lung, a relentless virus determined to take out all in its path. For Kylie, the miracle of her survival is also her burden—as a doctor at one of the clinics for the infected, she is forced to witness endless suffering. What''s worse, strange things are happening to the remains of the dead, and by the time she befriends Ben Archer, she''s beginning to wonder if a global pandemic is the least of her problems…. Thistle & Thorne by Ann Aguirre After a catastrophic spill turns the country into a vast chemical wasteland, those who could afford it retreated to fortresses, self-contained communities run by powerful corporations. But for Mari Thistle, life on the outside—in the Red Zone—is a constant struggle. To protect her family, Mari teams up with the mysterious Thorne Goodman. Together, they''ll face an evil plot in both the underworld of the Red Zone and the society inside the fortresses that could destroy those on the outside…for good. Sun Storm by Karen Duvall Sarah Daggot has been chasing storms since she was a child. But after the biggest solar flares in history nearly destroy the planet, she becomes a Kinetic, endowed by her exposure to extreme radiation with the power to sense coming storms—in the cosmos and beyond. And she''s not the only one. Sarah believes the Kinetics are destined to join forces and halt the final onslaught of the sun. She''ll vow to keep trying to convince the one missing link in their chain of defense, the enigmatic Ian Matthews, up until the world ends.

Imagine what it takes to survive in a world where everything you know— and love—is about to disappear...forever. DAWN OF EDEN BY JULIE KAGAWA

„VŠECHNY KOVY LZE ROZTAVIT A UKOUT ZNOVU A LÉPE...“ ... dokonce i tak odolnou bytost, jakou je Siranta Jaxová! Siranta má dva nové úkoly: jeden oficiální a jeden osobní. V roli diplomatky má vyjednat spojenectví s maximálně xenofobní rasou přerostlých brouků jménem Ithtoriané, jež lpí na dodržování tradic a na lidi pohlíží se záští a fyzickým odporem. Komunikace s tímto inteligentním hmyzem se podobá neustálému tanci na ostří nože. Siranta má i nadále k ruce starou dobrou „kamarádku“ Constance a také pomocníka Vela, odvržence ithtorianské rasy, který je vždy a za všech okolností na Sirantině straně. Pravda, některým broukům Siranta imponuje, jelikož u nich platí dominantní ženy za okouzlující – ne všichni Ithtoriané jsou však nakloněni její diplomatické misi. Některým je proti srsti dokonce natolik, že bude Siranta ráda, když jí šlechtěnec Jael uhlídá záda. Ještě větší neznámou je však nyní její milenec March. Tělesný dotek s ním je nemožný a konverzace značně obtížná, protože zatímco ledově chladný March se – jak se zdá – nemůže dočkat, aby se už konečně mohl dostat ze Sirantiny blízkosti, její city ani zdaleka nevyhasly. Jaxová se proto bude snažit přivést Marche „zpátky“. Pokud se toho ovšem dožije... Nakladatelství FANTOM Print připravilo fanouškům space opery další pokračování inteligentní, poutavé a napínavé série Siranta Jax, které ani tentokrát čtenáře nezklame a zaručeně potěší šťastným výběrem postav od roztomile nelidsky uvažujících umělých inteligencí po lidi a bytosti, které procházejí zkouškami tak náročnými, že se nejen čerstvě jmenované diplomatce bude tajit dech.

Salvation est assiégée. Avec Del, Bandit et Tegan, j''ai réussi à m''échapper. Tous les espoirs de la ville reposent sur nous. Et nous, tout ce qu''on espère, c''est pouvoir compter sur la cité qui nous a accueillis. Maintenant, il faut persuader les habitants de cette ville et des autres alentour de s''allier à nous. Déclarer la guerre à la Horde pour en finir une fois pour toutes.

En USA Today Bestseller. »Bladvändar-action!« SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Ingenting är sig likt för Spadertvå. När hon levde under jord betraktades hon som vuxen. Numera, i staden Räddning på Ovansidan, uppfattas hon som en ung problemtjej, och hon måste gå i skolan. Men Spadertvå passar inte in bland de andra tjejerna: Det enda hon kan är att slåss. Dessutom har hennes stridspartner Tålig tagit avstånd från henne. Hennes känslor för honom har inte förändrats, men han verkar inte ens vilja komma i närheten av henne längre. Förvirrad och ensam letar hon efter ett sätt att komma bort från staden. Hon anmäler sig som frivillig till de sommarpatruller som skyddar odlarna medan de arbetar på fälten utanför stadsmuren. Det brukar vara ett rent rutinuppdrag, men situationen har förändrats på Ovansidan. Missfostren håller på att bli smartare. De spanar. Väntar. Planerar. De tycks ha bestämt sig för att krossa Räddning. Det krävs en orädd jägarinna som Spadertvå för att stoppa dem. Utpost är den andra boken i Razorland-trilogin, om två ungdomar i en apokalyptisk värld. ANN AGUIRRE är en storsäljande amerikansk ungdomsboksförfattare. Utpost är den andra boken i Razorland-trilogin, om två ungdomar i en apokalyptisk värld. Om Enklav, första delen i Razorland-trilogin: »En av de bästa dystopier jag läst på länge. Jag älskar det!» | Bokhuset »Uppslukande. Jag kommer att kasta mig över nästa del i serien!« | Kattugglan »En välutvecklad dystopi med tuffa men samtidigt älskvärda karaktärer och ett rafflande driv. Jag är väldigt nyfiken på vad som ska hända.« | Bokpandan »På slutet biter jag på naglarna och vill bara läsa mer. Tips, tips, tips!« | 365 böcker du borde läsa »En actionfylld och spännande historia. Smart, kvicktänkt och rejält underhållande.« | Midnattsord »En fantastisk dystopisk bok, med spännande världsbyggande och fantastiska karaktärer. Jag älskar varje minut av läsningen.« | Läsfåtöljen »Lysande trilogistart. Har en originalitet och en intelligens som placerar den i det absoluta toppskiktet av sin genre.« | Kirkus »Gripande överlevnadshistoria i en apokalyptisk framtid. En tät, actionfylld dystopi med verkligt fängslande karaktärer.« | Booklist

La lutte fait rage entre la jeune Edie et les Immortels. La première victime de cette bataille a été Kian, l’homme qu’elle aime, un ancien Immortel banni, qui a payé de sa vie le prix de sa trahison envers les siens. Mais il reste à la jeune femme un espoir de le ramener grâce au voyage dans le temps. La voilà seule dans une autre époque, nouvelle dans un lycée inconnu. Sous une fausse identité, elle va à la rencontre d’un Kian solitaire et mal dans sa peau. Elle doit tout faire pour changer au plus vite le cours des événements et lui éviter un destin funeste. Mais s’aventurer dans le passé n’est pas sans risque... Car il lui faut combattre à nouveau les Immortels qui ont juré sa perte. Épaulée par quelques alliés, Edie fait aussi face au plus redoutable de ses adversaires : le temps lui-même. Pour changer l’avenir, elle retourne dans le passé. Au péril de sa vie.

Depuis son pacte diabolique, la vie d’Edie Kramer a basculé. Elle a découvert le monde dangereux des Immortels, là où les cauchemars deviennent réalité. Désormais sous leur emprise, elle n’est qu’un pion dans le jeu cruel de ces êtres divins. Pour la protéger et la soustraire à leur influence, Kian, l’Immortel tombé amoureux d’Edie, s’est sacrifié : il a renoncé à ses pouvoirs. En faisant cela il s’est mis en danger et des mercenaires redoutables sont à sa poursuite. Kian doit payer le prix de sa trahison envers les siens. Edie décide de tout faire pour sauver ce jeune homme à la beauté ténébreuse dont elle est amoureuse. C’est un pari très risqué qu’elle ne doit absolument pas perdre... Il s’est sacrifié pour elle. C’est à son tour de le sauver.

Danger stalks the city of steam and shadows. Janus Mikani and Celeste Ritsuko work all hours in the Criminal Investigation Division, keeping citizens safe. He’s a charming rogue with an uncanny sixth sense; she’s all logic—and the division’s first female inspector. Between his instincts and her brains, they collar more criminals than any other partnership in the CID. Then they’re assigned a potentially volatile case in which one misstep could end their careers. At first, the search for a missing heiress seems straightforward, but when the girl is found murdered—her body charred to cinders—Mikani and Ritsuko’s modus operandi is challenged as never before. It soon becomes clear the bogeyman has stepped out of nightmares to stalk gaslit streets, and it’s up to them to hunt him down. There’s a madman on the loose, weaving blood and magic in an intricate, lethal ritual that could mean the end of everything…

\"Ambrose \"Slay\" Slater never thought he''d end up this way. His lover left him for his best friend and while he was distracted, grieving that loss, the Gols captured him, dragged him off to their infernal underground city, where he''s been a prisoner ever since. At first he imagined Ash Valley would immediately mount a rescue, but he might rot in this dungeon before that happens. If need be, he''ll reduce Golgerra to rubble himself because he''s got anger to burn. Rowena has no last name, though she dubbed herself Van Alastor, bound by her promise to the prince who saved her from the pits and earned her loyalty. Born of a forced union between an Eldritch prisoner and a Golgoth guard, she is the only winged Golgoth, unique among her kind. She knew little more than the dungeons and torment until Alastor bought her freedom and added her to his retinue. Desperation drove her to return to the city that tried to destroy her in chains. Knight, meet queen. He is fury. She is vengeance. They will bury Tycho Vega in the rubble, but with both their hearts aching from loss, they never, ever expected to fall in love....\"--Publisher.

He''s relentless. He''s aggressive. His armor is scarred to hell. Toth Krag is infamous among bounty hunters. Nobody has ever seen his face and lived to tell the tale. He doesn''t fail. He doesn''t quit. And he doesn''t take prisoners. But maybe he''s getting soft. For once, he showed mercy, and no good deed goes unpunished, so now he''s tracking the deadbeats who run Volant''s Fabulous Spectacle. She''s casual. She''s spontaneous. She never liked Earth that much anyway. Yara Duncan is always at the wrong place at the wrong time. That''s how she wound up as the human attraction in a space circus. Frankly, it''s the best gig she''s ever had. Aliens pay to watch her eat and do puzzles, and she gets to see the galaxy free of charge. She''s enjoying the adventure, until the scariest hunter in the universe shows up. For some reason, he thinks she''s in charge, and he''s determined to drag her back to face his employers. Yara doesn''t run from her problems, and Krag doesn''t know what to do with a human who seems more interested in what he looks like under his armor. This time, the hunter becomes the hunted in the wildly unpredictable game of love...