Best Selling Books by C.S. Pacat

From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first novel in her critically acclaimed Captive Prince romance trilogy. “A special, unforgettable series…Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.”—Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos. But when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave. Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country. For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else... Includes a bonus short story!

Novelist C.S. Pacat (Captive Prince) and fan-favorite artist Johanna the Mad team up for a new series perfect for fans of Check, Please! and Yuri!!! on Ice. Nicholas Cox is determined to prove himself in the world of competitive fencing, and earn his place alongside fencing legends like the dad he never knew, but things get more complicated when he’s up against his golden-boy half-brother, as well as the sullen fencing prodigy, Seiji Katayama. Collects issues #1-4.

From the superstar team of C.S. Pacat (The Captive Prince) and fan-favorite artist Johanna the Mad comes the third volume of this acclaimed, dynamic series.

Tryouts are well underway at King’s Row for a spot on the prodigious fencing team, and scrappy fencer Nicholas isn’t sure he’s going to make the grade in the face of surly upperclassmen, nearly impossibly odds, and his seemingly unstoppable roommate, the surly, sullen Seiji Katayama. It’ll take more than sheer determination to overcome a challenge this big! From the superstar team of C.S. Pacat (The Captive Prince) and fan-favorite artist Johanna the Mad comes the second volume of this acclaimed, dynamic series.

USA Today best-selling author C. S. Pacat (Dark Knights of Steel: Tales From the Three Kingdoms, Dark Rise) and acclaimed cartoonist Johanna the Mad (Wynd) continue their winning streak with the continuation of the on-point GLAAD Media Award-nominated series! Return to the thrilling world of high-stakes, competitive fencing with a brand new story featuring the beloved cast of characters from the original hit series. Are Seiji and Jesse really through? The rumors around Halverton, the prestigious fencing training camp, have spread like wildfire, but it’s not long before a mystery fencer arrives–one who may finally pose a threat to the #1 spot. Will Seiji’s unquenchable quest for rivalry be what finally makes him leave Nicholas behind?

Das ultimative Duell, das alles verändern soll Es sprühen nur so die Funken auf der Fechtbahn, als Nicholas und Seiji in den heiligen Hallen von Kings Row endlich wieder aufeinandertreffen. Dieses Match soll Kings Row (und die beiden!) für immer verändern und der Fechtmannschaft final den Weg ebnen, um sich ihren erbittertsten Rivalen zu stellen und ein für alle Mal zu beweisen. Auch der dritte Band des actiongeladenen Sport-Dramas der renommierten Autorin C.S. Pacat (Die Prinzen, Dark Rise) und Künstlerin Johanna the Mad bietet eine spannende Fortsetzung der Serie, die uns mitten ins Herz trifft wie der gezielteste Degenstoß.

In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark''s first assault, but at a terrible cost. The Dark King has risen. The Hall of the Stewards is in ruins. Only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must travel to the heart of the ancient world, forging new and dangerous ties, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past. But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own u00adu00adu00ad– his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart? Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. Praise for Dark Rise: ''I simply couldn''t put it down.'' —V.E. Schwab ''Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark.'' —Jay Kristoff ''A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. You won''t be able to look away.'' —Chloe Gong ''... a YA fantasy that begins breathlessly and rarely lets up ... perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.'' Books+Publishing

The GLAAD Award nominated series Fence returns as a graphic novel series as best-selling novelist C.S. Pacat (Captive Prince) and popular online sensation Johanna The Mad present the next all-new thrilling chapter of the Kings Row fencing team! Just as Nicholas, Seiji and the fencing team at the prodigious Kings Row private school seem to be coming together, a deadly rival from their past stands in their way once more. MacRobertson is the school that knocked Kings Row out of the State Championships last year - but unless Nicholas and Seiji can learn to work together as a team, their school is doomed once again! And maybe those two can learn to be something more than teammates too...

En Garde! Excitement is in the air as Nicholas and his friends celebrate their prestigious invitation to the Halverton Training Camp. But they soon find themselves pushed to their limits as they come face-to-face with the best teams in the country. Will a new addition to the opposing team help Nicholas awaken the fighting spirit he needs to prevail? And what will it mean for his friendship with Seiji? USA Today best-selling author C. S. Pacat (Captive Prince) and popular web cartoonist Johanna the Mad reunite for the next chapter in this fierce and heartfelt GLAAD Media Award-nominated series!

Sixteen-year-old Nicholas Cox is an outsider to the competitive fencing world. Filled with raw talent but lacking proper training, he signs up for a competition that puts him head-to-head with fencing prodigy Seiji Katayama...and on the road to the elite all-boys school Kings Row. A chance at a real team and a place to belong awaits him—if he can make the cut!

Der Traum vom sportlichen Erfolg – zum Greifen nah An der King''s Row sind die Tryouts für einen Platz in der herausragenden Fechtmannschaft in vollem Gange, und der rauflustige Fechter Nicholas ist sich nicht sicher, ob er es angesichts der unwirschen älteren Schüler, der sowieso fast unmöglichen Chancen und seines scheinbar unaufhaltsamen Mitbewohners, Seiji Katayama, schaffen kann. Hier ist weitaus mehr gefordert als bloße Entschlossenheit, um eine so große Challenge zu meistern! Das großartige Team aus C.S. Pacat (Die Prinzen, Dark Rise) und der Künstlerin Johanna the Mad versteht es auch in FENCE 2 mit einer fesselnden Story, authentischen Charakteren und hochwertigem Artwork zu glänzen.

Une nouvelle ère de Ténèbres se profile... L''ancien monde et sa magie ne sont plus. Ses héros sont morts, ses châteaux en ruine, et la bataille épique entre l''ombre et la lumière a sombré dans l''oubli. Seuls les Stewards s''en souviennent, et veillent, siècle après siècle, pour protéger l''humanité du retour du Roi obscur. Jeune docker de seize ans à Londres, Will est en fuite, pourchassé par les hommes qui ont tué sa mère. Lorsqu''il apprend que sa destinée est de rejoindre les Stewards, Will se retrouve brusquement plongé dans leur monde de légendes et de magie, où il commence un entraînement rigoureux en vue de jouer un rôle déterminant dans la bataille qui s''annonce contre l''Obscurité. Les jeunes descendants des combattants des deux camps n''ont d''autre choix que d''investir les rôles qui leur sont destinés. Celui de Will sera de se tenir au côté des derniers héros de la Lumière pour empêcher la destruction de son monde. « Si beau et délicieusement sombre. » Jay Kristoff, auteur de Nevernight et La Guerre du Lotus « Une Fantasy terriblement efficace. Je ne pouvais tout simplement pas reposer mon livre. » V.E. Schwab, autrice de La Vie invisible d''Addie Larue « Pacat est passée maîtresse dans l''art de dépeindre ses personnages, et vous allez tomber instantanément sous leur charme. » Tor.com « L''univers de Pacat est envoûtant et plein de personnages ambigus et fascinants. » Kirkus Reviews

Nicholas pushes himself to be recognised as Seiji’s rival, but Seiji is indifferent... or so it seems. Now with new monthly covers by fan-favorite artist Hamlet Machine.

In the FINAL ISSUE of The GLAAD Media Award-nominated sports comic’s latest chapter, Seiji gets an up close and personal look into Nicholas’ past, and a clearer picture of just how much determination it took for Nicholas to overcome adversity and a rocky start. While preparing for the difficult road ahead and the State Championships, and (especially) while spending some hometown time together, they’re faced with a tempting thought... Is this... a date?

The Kings Row fencers are fresh off of Halverton Training Camp and ready for the State Championships, bringing with them the burden and blessing of a brand-new reputation as underdog champions. As attraction rises between Nicholas and Seiji, the team will face old training rivals in their first match, but MacRob has a secret strategy that turns the tide... Series and New York Times bestselling writer C.S. Pacat and artist Johanna The Mad return for the next long-awaited installment of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated Fence!

After an unexpected defeat, tensions run high among the fencers of Kings Row.

It all comes down to this—the final match that will determine who makes the team, and who gets left behind.

The last day of tryouts, and Seiji sees something in Nicholas that will change his opinion forever.

Nicholas begins to overthink everything as he struggles to prove he deserves his place at Kings Row.

Tryouts are coming to a close, and the three available spots on the Kings Row fencing team are almost all locked up. It’s just a question of whether or not Nicholas can push through and earn a spot for himself—or if he’ll have to leave Kings Row altogether.

The rematch that had to happen—Seiji vs Nicholas and neither is walking out the same!

Une menace nouvelle a surgi d''un passé lointain, et il ne reste plus qu''une poignée de héros pour y faire face. Poursuivis par des forces obscures, Will et ses alliés doivent abandonner le Château des Stewards pour rallier le coeur de l''ancien monde - une région reculée dans laquelle palpitent encore de terribles souvenirs et des secrets choquants, depuis longtemps enfouis. Le plus terrible de tous, cependant, est celui que porte Will : celui de sa véritable identité. Mû par son attirance pour le dangereux James St Clair à l''irréelle beauté, il est entraîné de plus en plus profondément dans les méandres du passé, où le guette la tentation de sa propre noirceur. Alors que l''ancien monde s''éveille, Will et les siens sauront-ils lutter contre leur destin, ou se laisseront-ils déchirer par les vérités dévoilées ? À propos de Dark Rise : « Si beau et délicieusement sombre. » Jay Kristoff, auteur de Nevernight et La Guerre du Lotus « Une Fantasy terriblement efficace. Je ne pouvais tout simplement pas reposer mon livre. » V.E. Schwab, autrice de La Vie invisible d''Addie Larue

Old schools and old exes bring Seiji to a boiling point. While Senji and Jesse exchange blows with their words, Nicolas works to master a new move, and finally gets the chance to face his bully in combat...