New Releases by Kerri Maniscalco

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BARNES & NOBLE BEST OF 2022 SELECTION Take a trip to hell with this bestselling Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy! This digital omnibus includes Kingdom of the Wicked, Kingdom of the Cursed, and Kingdom of the Feared! Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself... And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe -- witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family''s renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister''s killer and to seek vengeance at any cost -- even if it means using dark magic that''s been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia''s side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women''s murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems... With nonstop action, sizzling romance, and unpredictable twists, this blockbuster series and its "page-turning plot is a force to be reckoned with" (Booklist).

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes the steamy conclusion to Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. Two curses. One prophecy. A reckoning all have feared. And a love more powerful than fate. All hail the king and queen of Hell. Emilia is reeling from a shocking discovery about her sister, Vittoria. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She doesn’t just desire his body; she wants his heart and soul—but that’s something the enigmatic demon can’t promise her. When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, damning evidence somehow points to Vittoria as the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to get to the bottom of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew. Together, Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fueled game of deception to solve the murder and stop the unrest that’s brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters, and the most treacherous foes of all: the Feared. Emilia was warned that when it came to the Wicked, nothing was as it seemed. But have the true villains been much closer all along? #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco delivers sizzling romance, sexy secrets, and unexpected twists in this unforgettable conclusion to the Kingdom of the Wicked series! Suggested for ages 16 and up.

Höllische Spannung und knisternde Romantik Nachdem sie ihre Seele in einem Pakt verkauft hat, reist Emilia mit dem mysteriösen Fürsten Wrath an den Hof der Wicked, wo sie eine verführerische, düstere Welt der Sünden erwartet. Die oberste Regel am Hof der Höllenfürsten lautet: Vertraue niemandem. Emilia hat geschworen, alles zu tun, um den Mord an ihrer Schwester Vittoria zu rächen, doch zwischen den intriganten Fürsten, ihren luxuriösen Anwesen, geheimnisvollen Party-Einladungen und sich widersprechenden Indizien fühlt sie sich einsamer als jemals zuvor. Kann sie wenigstens Wrath vertrauen, ihrem ehemaligen Verbündeten wider Willen? Oder verheimlicht er ihr eine gefährliche Wahrheit über seine wahre Natur? Emilia begibt sich auf die Suche nach einer Reihe von magischen Gegenständen, die ihr dabei helfen sollen, in ihrer eigenen Vergangenheit versteckte Hinweise zu enträtseln und ihr die Antworten zu liefern, die sie sich so schmerzlich ersehnt. Zahlreiche Herausforderungen stehen bevor – nicht die geringste davon, wie sie mit ihren Gefühlen für Wrath umgehen soll ... ***Der prickelnde zweite Band der »Kingdom of the Wicked«-Reihe*** Band 1: Kingdom of the Wicked – Der Fürst des Zorns Band 2: Kingdom of the Wicked – Die Königin der Hölle

NYT bestsellingauthor of Kingdom of the Wicked, Kerri Maniscalco, presents her wholly addictive and incredibly suspenseful first series in a complete paperback set for the first time. Jump into this #1 bestselling mystery series for readers who love heart-pounding thrills, twists, and romance. Stalking Jack the Ripper In this spine-chilling gothic murder mystery set in gritty Victorian-era London, a resourceful lord''s daughter named Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her brilliant friend Thomas Cresswell find themselves inescapably embroiled in the investigation of a ghastly serial killer known as Jack the Ripper. Hunting Prince Dracula In this haunting sequel, Audrey Rose and Thomas uncover bizarre murders deep in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life? Escaping From Houdini In their third harrowing adventure, Audrey Rose and Thomas find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner that becomes a floating prison of scandal, madness, and horror when passengers are murdered one by one...with nowhere to run from the killer. Capturing the Devil In the shocking finale to the bestselling series, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the elusive, sickening killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer---or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.

Zwei Schwestern. Ein brutaler Mord. Ein Racheplan, der die Hölle selbst entfesseln wird ... und eine berauschende Liebesgeschichte. Als die junge Hexe Emilia ihre Zwillingsschwester Vittoria ermordet vorfindet, bricht für sie eine Welt zusammen. Zutiefst schockiert will sie Rache üben – koste es, was es wolle. Selbst wenn sie dafür verbotene dunkle Magie einsetzen muss, die sie in die Gefahr bringt, von Hexenjägern enttarnt zu werden. Auf ihrer Suche nach dem Mörder trifft Emilia auf Wrath, einen der sieben dämonischen Höllenfürsten, vor denen sie von klein auf gewarnt wurde. Wrath behauptet, auf Emilias Seite zu stehen. Doch kann man einem leibhaftigen Höllenfürsten trauen, selbst wenn er noch so gut aussieht? Der atemberaubende Auftakt der gefeierten »Kingdom of the Wicked«-Reihe - jetzt auf Deutsch! Band 1: Kingdom of the Wicked – Der Fürst des Zorns Band 2: Kingdom of the Wicked – Die Königin der Hölle Band 3: Kingdom of the Wicked – Die Göttin der Rache

Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself... And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family''s renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin... desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister''s killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that''s been long forbidden.

Dos hermanas. Un despiadado asesinato. Una búsqueda de venganza que desatará el mismísimo infierno... Y un romance embriagador. Emilia y su hermana gemela Vittoria son «streghe»: brujas que viven en secreto entre los humanos, evitando llamar la atención y ser perseguidas. Una noche, Vittoria se pierde el turno de la cena en el famoso restaurante siciliano que regenta la familia. Emilia pronto encuentra el cuerpo de su querida gemela... profanado más allá de lo imaginable. Devastada, Emilia se propone encontrar al asesino de su hermana y conseguir venganza a cualquier precio, incluso si eso significa usar magia oscura, que lleva mucho tiempo prohibida. Entonces, Emilia conoce a Ira, uno de los Malvados, príncipes del infierno contra los que la han advertido desde que era niña en multitud de cuentos. Ira afirma estar del lado de Emilia y que su maestro le ha encargado resolver una serie de asesinatos de mujeres que se han producido en la isla. Pero cuando se trata de los Malvados, nada es lo que parece... «Un festín muy bien planeado y embriagador para los sentidos, lleno de suspense dramático.» Kirkus Reviews «Personajes complejos; una construcción del mundo inteligente, basada en eventos históricos e impregnada de magia; y una trama que obliga a pasar una página tras otra es una fuerza a tener en cuenta. La comida, la familia, la magia y el romance se entrelazan en esta historia propulsora, convirtiéndola en un cuento emocionante, maravilloso y atmosférico.» Booklist

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes the sizzling, sweepingly romantic sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked. One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge . . . Welcome to Hell. After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she''s introduced to a seductive world of vice. She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria . . . even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons. The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one. With back-stabbing princes, luxurious palaces, mysterious party invitations, and conflicting clues about who really killed her twin, Emilia finds herself more alone than ever before. Can she even trust Wrath, her one-time ally in the mortal world . . . or is he keeping dangerous secrets about his true nature? Emilia will be tested in every way as she seeks a series of magical objects that will unlock the clues of her past and the answers she craves . . .

"Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the depraved, elusive killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer--or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy"--Provided by publisher.

A James Patterson Presents Novel From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes a new blockbuster series... Two sisters.One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself... And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe -- witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family''s renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister''s killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that''s been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia''s side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women''s murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems...

Devour the complete #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil, and a free novella are included in this thrilling new collection! Between social teas and silk dress fittings, Audrey Rose Wadsworth leads a secret life studying corpses in the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. A string of ghastly corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer as she searches for the identity of Jack the Ripper. This is only the beginning of Audrey''s life-shattering journey. Soon, she''s drawn deeper into the captivatingly gruesome world of bizarre murders. As Audrey finds herself in the castle of Dracula himself, and then face-to-face with the one and only Houdini, she discovers that love and death go hand in hand, and there''s something irresistible about the charming Thomas Cresswell who accompanies her. Shocking, blood-soaked discoveries will take Audrey and Thomas across the seas from London to America, where they find themselves dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel. Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end-together and in love-or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?

Al emprender un viaje de una semana po el océano Atlántico a bordo del opulento RMS Etruria, Audrey Rose Wadsworth y su compañero de investigaciones, Thomas Cresswell, se ven deslumbrados por una compañĩa itinerante de artistas de circo, videntes y un carismático escapista que entretienen a los pasajeros de primera clase durante la noche. Cuando algunas jóvenes de alta cuna comienzan a desaparecer sin ninguna explicación, y una serie de asesinatos brutales conmociona al barco entero, Audrey Rose y Thomas deberán resolver estos casos espeluznantes para evitar que más pasajeros mueran antes de llegar a su destino. La inquietante y extraña influencia del Carnaval Luz de Luna invade las cubiertas a medida que los asesinatos se vuelven más y más perturbadores. Pero cuando las pistas indican que la próxima víctima quizás sea alguien a quien Audrey Rose quiere, ¿podrá desentrañar el misterio antes de que el asesino lleva a cabo su macabro acto final?

En la esperada secuela del best seller «A la caza de Jack el Destripador», se descubren extraños asesinatos en el castillo del Príncipe Vlad el Empalador, también conocido como Drácula. ¿Podría ser un simple farsante quien está cometiendo los crímenes... o el príncipe ha vuelto a la vida? Tras el dolor y el horror que le ha causado descubrir la verdadera identidad de Jack el Destripador, Audrey Rose Wadsworth no tiene otra opción más que huir de Londres y de sus recuerdos junto con el arrogante y encantador Thomas Cresswell. Rose viaja al corazón oscuro de Rumania, hogar de una de las mejores escuelas de medicina forense de Europa... y de otro asesino de renombre: Vlad el Empalador, cuya sed de sangre se convirtió en leyenda. Pero el sueño de la vida de Rose, pronto se ve frustrado por los sangrientos descubrimientos en los pasillos del imponente castillo de la escuela, y se ve obligada a investigar asesinatos que le resultan extrañamente familiares. Quizás, lo que encuentre despierte sus temores más profundos. AUTOR Kerri Maniscalco creció en una casa semiembrujada en las afueras de la ciudad de Nueva York, donde comenzó su fascinación por los ambientes góticos. En su tiempo libre, lee todo lo que llega a sus manos, cocina toda clase de comidas con su familia y amigos y bebe demasiado té mientras debate los detalles más complejos de la vida con sus gatos. «A la caza de Jack el Destripador» es su novela debut, en la que mezcla su amor por la ciencia forense y las historias inconclusas.