New Releases by Richelle Mead

Rose Hathaway élete tele van gondokkal. Nem elég mindaz a nehézség, amit damfír testőrtanoncként kell átélnie, de még oktatója, a vonzó Dmitrij is valaki másra vetett szemet. A köztük lévő szoros kapocs miatt pedig Rose folyton akkor hallja legjobb barátnője, Lissa Dragomir gondolatait, amikor az barátjával, Christiannal enyeleg. Közben a vérszomjas strigák lemészárolnak egy patinás mora családot, a váratlan és brutális támadás pedig készenlétre ösztönzi a Szent Vlagyimir Akadémia vezetőit. Hogy megvédjék a tanulókat, a legjobb damfír testőröket hívják segítségül, többek közt Rose anyját, a legendás, ám szigorú Janine Hathaway-t is, ráadásul az idei sítáborban a veszély miatt kötelező a részvétel. Idaho hótól csillogó lankái azonban csupán látszólag biztonságosak. A könyörtelen strigák halálos veszélyt jelentenek mindenki számára, így Rose-nak cselekednie kell. A hősiesség ugyanakkor mindig nagy árat követel.

Quand l''ennemi est a votre porte, les fe tes de Noe l deviennent mortelles. Les vacances de fin d''anne e ont de bute a Saint-Vladimir, mais Rose n''a pas la te te a s''amuser. Une attaque strigoi a mis l''e cole en alerte rouge et des gardiens viennent renforcer la se curite . Les e le ves sont envoye s dans un chalet a la montagne pour les e loigner du danger. Or la menace se rapproche... et Rose doit faire preuve, une fois de plus, d''un courage hors du commun. Mais l''he roi sme a un prix ! Vampire Academy est un phe nome ne international, traduit dans plus de trente langues et biento t au cine ma! « Une se rie captivante, passionnante, qui va se duire les adolescents par ses multiples rebondissements ; et il y a juste assez de romantisme pour qu''elle plaise aussi aux adultes. » lovevampires.com « Vampire Academy a tout : de l''action, de la romance, de jeunes vampires attirants et me me des vampires male fiques pour ceux qui aiment les classiques du genre. » vampires.com

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON STAN ''We''re suckers for it!'' Entertainment Weekly ''Humorous, kick-ass, action-packed'' The Guardian ONLY A TRUE BEST FRIEND CAN PROTECT YOU FROM IMMORTAL ENEMIES . . . St Vladimir''s Academy isn''t just any boarding school - it''s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They''ve been on the run, but now they''re being dragged back to St Vladimir''s - the very place where they''re most in danger ..... Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy''s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable night-time rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi - the world''s fiercest and most dangerous vampires - make Lissa one of them forever. ''Vampire Academy heroine Rose Hathaway is a combination of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider.'' The Seattle Times '' Richelle Mead brings new blood to the vampire genre.'' Scripps Howard News Service Also available in the Vampire Academy series- Vampire Academy (Book 1) Vampire Academy- Frostbite (Book 2) Vampire Academy- Shadow Kiss (Book 3) Vampire Academy- Blood Promise (Book 4) Vampire Academy- Spirit Bound (Book 5) Vampire Academy- Last Sacrifice (Book 6) And don''t miss the bestselling Vampire Academy spin-off series, Bloodlines- Bloodlines (Book 1) Bloodlines- The Golden Lily (Book 2) Bloodlines- The Indigo Spell (Book 3) Bloodlines- The Fiery Heart (Book 4) Bloodlines- Silver Shadows (Book 5) Bloodlines- The Ruby Circle (Book 6)

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER The Selection meets Reign in this dazzling trilogy of interwoven novels about three girls on a quest for freedom and true love from #1 internationally bestselling author Richelle Mead. Mira is not like the other Glittering Court girls. She is a war refugee, cast out of her home country and thrust into another, where she has learned to fight against the many injustices around her. For some, the Glittering Court offers a chance at a life they’ve only ever dreamed of, one of luxury, glamour, and leisure. But for Mira, it’s simply a means to an end. In the new world, she plans to earn off her marriage contract price, and finally be free. Mira pitches herself as an asset to one of the passengers on board the ship: the sardonic and aloof Grant Elliot, whom she’s discovered is a spy for the prestigious McGraw Agency—and her ticket to buying her freedom. His cover blown, Grant has little choice but to take her on. Mira applies herself by day, learning the etiquette and customs that will help to earn her anonymity. By night, she dons a mask and slips into the city, fighting injustice and corruption on her own terms—and impressing Grant with her extraordinary abilities and insights into a brewing rebellion. But the rebellion isn’t all they’re fighting… Neither of them can ignore the attraction burning between them—an attraction so powerful, it threatens to unravel everything Mira’s worked so hard for. With freedom finally within her grasp, can Mira risk it all for love?

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER The Selection meets Reign in this dazzling trilogy of interwoven novels about three girls on a quest for freedom and true love from #1 internationally bestselling author Richelle Mead. "Brilliant and original, Mead’s new series starts off with a bang and will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very end." —School Library Journal For a select group of girls, the Glittering Court offers a shot at a life they’ve only ever dreamed of, one of luxury, glamour, and leisure. To high-born Adelaide, whose wealthy family is forcing her into a loveless marriage, the Glittering Court represents something else: the chance to chart her own destiny, and adventure in an unspoiled, prosperous new land across the sea. After a chance meeting with the dazzling Cedric Thorn, Adelaide poses as a servant to join the crop of impoverished girls he promises to transform into proper ladies. But her familiarity with upper class life comes with a price: she must hide her identity from her new friends, mysterious refugee Mira and fiery former laundress Tamsin, and most importantly, from Cedric himself—even though she’s falling in love with him. Everything begins to crumble when Cedric discovers Adelaide’s ruse, and she catches the eye of a powerful young governor, who wants her for a wife. She didn’t leave the gilded cage of her old life behind just to become someone else''s property. But nothing is as daunting—or as wonderful—as the potent, forbidden attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. One that, if acted on, would make them both outcasts in a wild, dangerous, uncharted world, and possibly lead them to their deaths.

While Georgiana works as a spy for a rival demon, archdemon Jerome is kidnapped and Seattle''s immortals lose their powers, prompting her to search for Jerome before the immortals turn on themselves and pursue her ex-boyfriend Seth.

Für Sydney Sage ist ihr schlimmster Albtraum Realität geworden. Durch den Verrat ihrer Schwester Zoe ist sie nun die Gefangene der Alchemisten. Denn Sydney hat das größte Tabu der Alchemisten gebrochen: Sie hat sich auf eine Liebesbeziehung mit einem Vampir eingelassen und mit Rebellen gemeinsame Sache gemacht. Ist ihre Magie stark genug, um sie vor der Gehirnwäsche durch ihre eigenen Leute zu schützen?

Bloodlines: The Ruby Circle is the epic conclusion to Richelle Mead''s bestselling Bloodlines series , set in the world of Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. After their secret romance is exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead''s New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series. When the life of someone they both love is put on the line, Sydney risks everything to hunt down a deadly former nemesis. Meanwhile, Adrian becomes enmeshed in a puzzle that could hold the key to a shocking secret about spirit magic, a secret that could shake the entire Moroi world . . . Praise for Richelle Mead: ''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood Crush ''We''re suckers for it!'' - Entertainment Weekly Also available in the Bloodlines series: Bloodlines (Book 1) Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2) Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3) Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4) Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5) Discover where the story began in the Vampire Academy series: *NOW A MAJOR FILM* Vampire Academy (Book 1) Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2) Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3) Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4) Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5) Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6)

With their romance exposed, Sydney and Adrian face the wrath of the Alchemists and the Moroi alike as Sydney hunts down a former nemesis and Adrian discovers a secret about spirit magic.

"A fantasy adventure steeped in Chinese folklore about a teenage girl named Fei. When her village is suddenly in danger, Fei finds herself on a journey from the peak of her jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiguo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever"--

The heart-pounding fifth installment of the bestselling Bloodlines series, from the author of Vampire Academy. Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists. Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive. For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him . . . Their worst fears now a chilling reality, Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour in the fifth book of the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where all bets are off. PRAISE FOR THE BLOODLINES SERIES ''The fourth book in the Bloodlines series doesn''t hesitate to turn up the heat in more ways than one . . . Epic. '' 1 Girl . . . 2 Many Books ''Sheer, utter brilliance . . . Richelle Mead''s books always blow me away . . . From the very first page the story grips the reader, and before you know it, you''ve read the whole thing and hunger for more . . . Masterful writing.'' Speculating on SpecFic ''All in all, this is another masterpiece from our beloved Richelle Mead!'' Shiirleyy''s Bookshelf ''Richelle Mead is an auto-buy author for me, her writing is mesmerising and I find myself flying through the pages, her characters are true to life and believable and the story she has weaved is filled with action, mystery and romance.'' Obsession with Books ''The series grows stronger with each book and I''m continuously amazed by the things Richelle throws at us.'' The Booker ''Move over Rose and Dimitri, the vampire world has two new hotties in town.'' The Girl in a Cafe

Bloodlines: Silver Shadows is the heart-pounding fifth instalment in the bestselling Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead, set in the world of the international bestseller, Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists. Now, in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive. For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him... Their worst fears now a chilling reality; Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour. ''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood Crush ''We''re suckers for it!'' - Entertainment Weekly Also available in the Bloodlines series: Bloodlines (Book 1) Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2) Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3) Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4) Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5) Discover where the story began in the Vampire Academy series: *NOW A MAJOR FILM* Vampire Academy (Book 1) Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2) Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3) Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4) Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5) Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6)

Un meurtre. L’amour. La jalousie. Et un dernier sacrifice. La reine est morte : le monde des Moroï ne sera plus jamais le même. Condamnée pour un crime qu’elle n’a pas commis, Rose attend son exécution. Seuls les deux hommes de sa vie peuvent encore la sauver. Et si, pour retrouver la liberté, Rose devait sacrifier ce qu’elle a de plus cher au monde ? Vampire Academy est un phénomène international, traduit dans plus de trente langues et maintenant adapté au cinéma ! « Entre Harry Potter et Twilight. » Super « Suspense, amour et personnages attachants que l’on n’a pas envie de quitter. » Like Hit

Esta vez es él quien la busca para matarla. En su fallido intento de acabar con ella, Rose ha despertado su instinto asesino de strigoi, así que la perseguirá hasta el lugar menos imaginado. Se acerca el final de este thriller... El penúltimo libro llega más cargado de aventuras y desconciertos para Rose Hathaway, quien ha regresado al instituto a graduarse después de eliminar a muchos strigoi, pero sin poder asesinar al más importante, su gran amor: Dimitri. Por su parte, Rose se embarcará en la aventura más polémica de su vida: liberar a Víctor Dashkov, el mismo que intentó matar a Lisa y que ahora tiene la respuesta para revertir a Dimitri. Su graduación no le impedirá llevar a cabo sus planes, pues no hay nadie que detenga a la pequeña dhampir cuando algo trama. Está vez Rose cruzará sus propios límites y descubrirá que el amor a veces no es suficiente. Nuevos descubrimientos, traiciones y desafíos les esperan a los personajes de la saga de Richelle Mead, donde los moroi parecen estar cada vez más en peligro. Original mezcla de géneros: fantasía vampírica, romance, chick lit y policiaco con final impredecible.

Perdre sa meilleure amie ou perdre celui qu’on aime. Pour Rose, l’heure de vérité approche. L’entraînement est de plus en plus difficile et ses cauchemars l’empêchent de dormir. Est-ce un effet secondaire du lien qu’elle partage avec son amie Lissa ou est-elle en train de devenir folle ? Alors qu’elle fait de son mieux pour remplir les missions que lui assignent ses professeurs, la jeune fille doit surmonter le plus terrible des dilemmes : les Strigoï menacent l’école et protéger sa meilleure amie doit être sa priorité... quitte à perdre ce qu’elle a de plus précieux. Vampire Academy est un phénomène international, traduit dans plus de trente langues et bientôt au cinéma! « Des romans qui se sont arrachés à des millions d’exemplaires et qui ont fait le tour du monde. » M, Le Monde Magazine «L’intrigue est originale, les personnages attachants et complexes : on attend la suite avec impatience ! » Lecture Jeune

The heart-pounding fifth installment of the bestselling Bloodlines series, from the author of Vampire Academy. Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists. Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive. For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him . . . Their worst fears now a chilling reality, Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour in the fifth book of the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where all bets are off. PRAISE FOR THE BLOODLINES SERIES ''The fourth book in the Bloodlines series doesn''t hesitate to turn up the heat in more ways than one . . . Epic. '' 1 Girl . . . 2 Many Books ''Sheer, utter brilliance . . . Richelle Mead''s books always blow me away . . . From the very first page the story grips the reader, and before you know it, you''ve read the whole thing and hunger for more . . . Masterful writing.'' Speculating on SpecFic ''All in all, this is another masterpiece from our beloved Richelle Mead!'' Shiirleyy''s Bookshelf ''Richelle Mead is an auto-buy author for me, her writing is mesmerising and I find myself flying through the pages, her characters are true to life and believable and the story she has weaved is filled with action, mystery and romance.'' Obsession with Books ''The series grows stronger with each book and I''m continuously amazed by the things Richelle throws at us.'' The Booker ''Move over Rose and Dimitri, the vampire world has two new hotties in town.'' The Girl in a Cafe

Religious investigator Justin March and Mae Koskinen, the beautiful supersoldier assigned to protect him, have been charged with investigating reports of the supernatural and the return of the gods, both inside the Republic of United North America and out. With this highly classified knowledge comes a shocking revelation: not only are the gods vying for human control, but the elect - special humans marked by the divine - are turning against one another in bloody fashion.

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives. In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her. . . . But the struggle isn''t over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there''s still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure—and re-education—looms larger than ever. Pulses will race throughout this smoldering fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where no secret is safe.

Fuggire dall''Accademia dei Vampiri per rifugiarsi fra gli umani sembrava l''unica strada per una vita "normale". Ma a due anni dalla fuga, Lissa, principessa erede di una delle più nobili casate di vampiri Moroi, e Rose, sua migliore amica e guardiana, vengono ritrovate e riportate fra le mura del college. Dietro l''apparente ritorno alla normalità si nasconde una lotta senza regole né morale per il controllo di un potere di cui Lissa è l''ignara custode. I pettegolezzi, gli sguardi curiosi, le malignità mascherate da amicizia sono i nemici più facili da sconfiggere. Il pericolo reale si mostra solo quando decide di colpire. Lissa pagherà con la vita, se Rose non sarà capace di proteggerla.

Todos os caminhos levaram até aqui. Todos os desafios foram apenas preparações para a derradeira neblina tingida de sangue que se aproxima no horizonte.Envolta num mundo de paixão e morte, Rose aguarda a sua sentença após o assassinato de Tatiana, pelo qual foi injustamente acusada. Como se não bastasse, ela deve ferrenhamente tentar concluir a última missão deixada pela rainha: uma informação valiosa, uma peça a qual ela deve buscar a fim de mudar os rumos da história entre os Strigoi e os Moroi.Embora tenha o amparo de queridos aliados, Rose deve enfrentar aqueles que clamam pelo seu sangue, ajudar Lissa em sua saga para assumir o trono e continuar a incessante caça ao verdadeiro autor do crime pelo qual foi responsabilizada.Para isso, escolhas difíceis deverão ser feitas e dilemas precisarão ser rapidamente superados, principalmente os referentes ao seu coração. Nessa cruel encruzilhada, apenas um último sacrifício será capaz de resgatar a liberdade e garantir a sobrevivência de seus amigos.Em Último sacrifício, Richelle Mead conclui de maneira épica e instigante a série Academia de Vampiros, adornando com sensualidade e tensão extrema o futuro incerto desses personagens tão envolventes que cativaram e intrigaram leitores de todo o mundo." Último sacrifício é um desfecho perfeito para uma série primorosa." — TeensReadToo.com

The thrilling second installment in Richelle Mead''s Vampire Academy spinoff series--and a #1 New York Times Bestseller--now in paperback Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives. Sydney would love to go to college, but instead, she’s been sent into hiding at a posh boarding school in Palm Springs, California—tasked with protecting Moroi princess Jill Dragomir from assassins who want to throw the Moroi court into civil war. Formerly in disgrace, Sydney is now praised for her loyalty and obedience, and held up as the model of an exemplary Alchemist. But the closer she grows to Jill, Eddie, and especially Adrian, the more she finds herself questioning her age-old Alchemist beliefs, her idea of family, and the sense of what it means to truly belong. Her world becomes even more complicated when magical experiments show Sydney may hold the key to prevent becoming Strigoi—the fiercest vampires, the ones who don’t die. But it’s her fear of being just that—special, magical, powerful—that scares her more than anything. Equally daunting is her new romance with Brayden, a cute, brainy guy who seems to be her match in every way. Yet, as perfect as he seems, Sydney finds herself being drawn to someone else—someone forbidden to her. When a shocking secret threatens to tear the vampire world apart, Sydney’s loyalties are suddenly tested more than ever before. She wonders how she’s supposed to strike a balance between the principles and dogmas she’s been taught, and what her instincts are now telling her. Should she trust the Alchemists—or her heart?

In this novel, a thrilling world of magic, alchemy, vampires and true love awaits. Sydney Sage is an Alchemist - she protects vampire secrets - and human lives. In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she is struggling to decide between following her Alchemist teachings - or her heart. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch, a former Alchemist who is now on the run.

The Dark Swan series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead is together at last in this complete bundle! Just typical. No love life to speak of for months, then all at once, every horny creature in the Otherworld wants to get in your pants... Storm Born--Book One Eugenie Markham is a powerful shaman who does a brisk trade banishing spirits and fey who cross into the mortal world. Mercenary, yes, but a girl''s got to eat. Her most recent case, however, is enough to ruin her appetite. Hired to find a teenager who has been taken to the Otherworld, Eugenie comes face to face with a startling prophecy--one that uncovers dark secrets about her past and claims that Eugenie''s first-born will threaten the future of the world as she knows it. Now Eugenie is a hot target for every ambitious demon and Otherworldy ne''er-do-well, and the ones who don''t want to knock her up want her dead. She finds formidable allies in Dorian, a seductive fairy king with a taste for bondage, and Kiyo, a gorgeous shape-shifter who redefines animal attraction. But with enemies growing bolder and time running out, Eugenie realizes that the greatest danger is yet to come, and it lies in the dark powers that are stirring to life within her... Thorn Queen--Book Two Eugenie Markham is paid to bind and banish creatures from the Otherworld. But after her last battle, she''s also become queen of the Thorn Land. It''s hardly an envious life, not with her kingdom in tatters, her love life in chaos, and Eugenie eager to avoid the prophecy about her firstborn destroying mankind. And now young girls are disappearing from the Otherworld, and no one--except Eugenie--seems willing to find out why. Eugenie has spilled plenty of fey blood in her time, but this enemy is shrewd, subtle, and nursing a very personal grudge. And the men in her life aren''t making things any easier. Her boyfriend Kiyo is preoccupied with his pregnant ex, and sexy fey king Dorian always poses a dangerous distraction. With or without their help, Eugenie must venture deep into the Otherworld and trust in an unpredictable power she can barely control. Reluctant queen or not, Eugenie has sworn to do her duty--even if it means facing the darkest--and deadliest--side of her nature... Iron Crowned--Book Three Eugenie Markham is the best at banishing entities trespassing in the mortal realm. But as the Thorn Land''s queen, she''s fast running out of ways to end the brutal war devastating her kingdom. Her only hope: the Iron Crown, a legendary object even the most powerful gentry fear... Who Eugenie can trust is the hardest part. Fairy king Dorian has his own agenda for aiding her search. And Kiyo, her shape-shifter ex-boyfriend, has every reason to betray her along the way. To control the Crown''s ever-consuming powers, Eugenie will have to confront an unimaginable temptation--one that will put her soul and the fate of two worlds in mortal peril... Shadow Heir--Book Four Eugenie Markham strives to keep the mortal realm safe from trespassing entities. But as the Thorn Land''s prophecy-haunted queen, there''s no refuge for her and her soon-to-be-born-children when a mysterious blight begins to devastate the Otherworld... The spell-driven source of the blight isn''t the only challenge to Eugenie''s instincts. Fairy king Dorian is sacrificing everything to help, but Eugenie can''t trust the synergy drawing them back together. The uneasy truce between her and her shape shifter ex-lover Kiyo is endangered by secrets he can''t--or won''t--reveal. And as a formidable force rises to also threaten the human world, Eugenie must use her own cursed fate as a weapon--and risk the ultimate sacrifice...

Per onorare una promessa Rose lascia l''Accademia dei Vampiri prima di diplomarsi e abbandona la sua migliore amica Lissa. Non è una scelta facile, ma non può fare altrimenti. Dimitri, suo maestro nonché grande amore, è stato morso e portato via dai crudeli Strigoi durante l''ultimo combattimento. Ormai si è trasformato e Rose deve ucciderlo, come avrebbe voluto lui, per porre fine a quella sua vita insensata. Il viaggio alla ricerca di Dimitri è lungo e pieno di incognite. Lo troverà? E se mai lo trovasse, avrà il coraggio di conficcare un paletto d''argento nel cuore dell''uomo che ha amato alla follia? O sarà lui a ucciderla prima che lei faccia la mossa giusta?

Es ist Frühling an der Vampirakademie, und Rose Hathaway steht kurz davor, ihren Abschluss zu machen. Doch seit sie zum ersten Mal einen Strigoi im Kampf getötet hat, wird Rose von düsteren Gedanken und merkwürdigen Visionen geplagt. Währenddessen zieht neues Unheil herauf: Lissa hat wieder begonnen, mit ihrer Magie zu experimentieren, und ihr einstiger Widersacher Victor Dashkov ist möglicherweise auf freiem Fuß. Rose und Dimitri kommen sich wieder näher, die verbotene Leidenschaft zwischen beiden flammt unvermindert auf. Bis eine tödliche Bedrohung Rose vor die wohl schwerste Wahl ihres Lebens stellt.

Rose Hathaways Liebesleben steht völlig Kopf. Während ihr bester Freund Mason hoffnungslos in sie verliebt ist, wirft ihr hinreißend gut aussehender Nachhilfelehrer Dimitri offenbar ein Auge auf eine andere Frau. Da versetzt ein Großangriff der Strigoi die Akademie der Vampire in höchste Alarmbereitschaft, und es wimmelt an der Schule nur so von Wächtern, darunter auch die legendäre Janine Hathaway ... Roses Mutter! Um dem Gefühlchaos die Krone aufzusetzen, muss sich Rose mit Christian, dem Ex-Freund ihrer Freundin Lissa, verbünden, um die Akademie vor drohendem Unheil zu bewahren ... Zweiter Band der Vampir-Erfolgsserie von Richelle Mead. "Romantik, Action und Intrigen - Vampire Academy lässt keine Wünsche offen."