New Releases by Kim Harrison

Against an ancient shadow with a deadly agenda, Petra Grady’s luck may be about to run out, in the next book in the enthralling contemporary fantasy series from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows novels. It’s been months since Petra Grady bonded with the shadow Pluck. With the help of researcher Benedict Strom, she has made a place for herself at St. Unoc University as the first weaver to use shadow magic in a thousand years. But some are not happy to acknowledge the new shadow/weaver pair, and Petra and Pluck aren’t surprised when they’re blamed for every recent trouble. When a new weaver is drawn to St. Unoc, Pluck quickly realizes the novice magic user has not come alone. Trailing her is Thoth, a devious shadow responsible for betraying his own kind and setting mage against weaver thousands of years ago. His goal hasn’t changed, and when Thoth turns both the mage courts and the university against Petra, she and Pluck must risk everything to uncover a truth that even Pluck has forgotten. Shadows, though, have earned their terrifying reputation, and if Petra can’t prove her and Pluck’s innocence and capture Thoth, any hope of balance will be gone—taking Pluck and her with it.

Rachel Morgan must go on a deadly journey—into the past—in this thrilling Hollows novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. What’s a witch to do when the coven of moral and ethical standards demands she untwist a curse—but an essential spell component no longer exists? There’s only one choice: go back in time. Caught between self-exile and an Alcatraz cell, Rachel must find an Atlantean mirror to reverse the curse and prove to Cincinnati’s brand-new witch coven that, no, she does not practice illicit magic. Unfortunately, the only mirror of its kind in existence belonged to the insane demon Newt, which forces Rachel to go to the past to bargain with her for it. But the spell goes awry, dragging Elyse, the young leader of the coven, back in time, too. Rachel expects to land five years in the past, but instead they arrive two days before Rachel’s long-lost love, Kisten, dies. Heartbroken and torn, Rachel knows she can’t change the past. Even with no allies, Rachel still has one thing going for her: Cincinnati is her city, now and forever. If she can find a way to work with Newt and prevent Elyse from becoming the demon’s next familiar, they might all get home.

Luck is its own kind of magic in this first book in an electrifying new contemporary fantasy series from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows novels. Petra Grady has known since adolescence that she has no talent for magic—and that’s never going to change. But as a sweeper first-class, she’s parlayed her rare ability to handle dross—the damaging magical waste generated by her more talented kin’s spells—into a decent life working at the mages’ university. Except Grady’s relatively predictable existence is about to be upended. When the oblivious, sexy, and oh-so-out-of-reach Benedict Strom needs someone with her abilities for a research project studying dross and how to render it harmless, she’s stuck working on his team—whether she wants to or not. But Benedict doesn’t understand the characteristics of dross like Grady does. After an unthinkable accident, she and Benedict are forced to go on the run to seek out the one person who might be able to help: an outcast exiled ten years ago for the crime of using dross to cast spells. Now Grady must decide if she will stick with the magical status quo or embrace her own hidden talents . . . and risk shattering their entire world.

For better or worse, a solar eclipse brought humans and paranormal beings together, sparking one woman’s battle to master magic or lose our world, in this riveting serialized adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Hollows series. As time has passed, Dr. Renee Caisson has begun to see the demonic, alien August as more than a research subject or an unlikely colleague—they’ve become friends. And together she and August have helped the two societies of Nextdoor and Earth through the confusion of first contact, the danger of misunderstandings, and the anger of mistreatment. But when a popular blogger and conspiracy theorist twists August’s words, an uproar ensues, turning a powerful section of human society against the Neighbors—and resulting in Renee’s house arrest. Her could-be boyfriend, Major Jackson, says it’s to protect her, though that’s not how Renee sees it. Torn between duty and friendship, August jumps Renee to freedom, fully aware that the journey might reveal more to her than she should know. The wily Neighbor has pieced together that Renee has been unconsciously using their magic, a fact that, if revealed, will cause more, not less, conflict between the humans and Neighbors. For if the people of Earth can master magic and exile August’s people again, the Neighbors will not survive. . . .

In the wake of the solar eclipse, a portal between our world and a paranormal realm opens—and a scientist’s life will never be the same, in this thrilling serialized adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hollows. Dr. Renee Caisson knows there are worse things than an attractive man in uniform drafting her into a secret government project—especially when Major Jackson makes it clear that he isn’t bothered by her questionable past. But when her labs come back with decidedly odd results, the Major is forced to come clean over who the government is actually studying. Renee is shocked to learn her subjects are demonic-looking beings who call themselves “Neighbors”—refugees from a dying world, who arrived during the nation-wide solar eclipse. The Neighbors’ technology is unlike anything Renee’s ever encountered. At first, she dismisses an injury that inexplicably heals as “just one of those things”. And surely August, the most gregarious Neighbor, begins to speak English overnight because of the team linguist’s skills? Not until August begins evolving in real time to withstand Earth’s brighter, dryer atmosphere does she admit that the Neighbors’ “tech” feels less like science and more like magic—the same magic that brought them here in the first place, and the same they’re trying to rekindle with a mysterious labyrinth in order to return home and save their world. At least, that’s what August claims they came for…

Rachel Morgan must keep her friends close—and her enemies closer—in the next Hollows novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison, now in mass market. Rachel Morgan, witch-born demon, has one unspoken rule: take chances, but pay for them yourself. With it, she has turned enemies into allies, found her place with her demon kin, and stepped up as the subrosa of Cincinnati—responsible for keeping the paranormal community at peace and in line. Life is...good? Even better, her best friend, Ivy Tamwood, is returning home. Nothing’s simple, though, and Ivy’s not coming alone. The vampires’ ruling council insists she escort one of the long undead, hell-bent on proving that Rachel killed Cincy’s master vampire to take over the city. Which, of course, Rachel totally did not do. She only transformed her a little. With Rachel’s friends distracted by their own lives and problems, she reaches out to a new ally for help—the demon Hodin. But this trickster has his own agenda. In the end, the only way for Rachel to save herself and the city may be to forge a new understanding with her estranged demon teacher, Al. There’s just one problem: Al would sell his own soul to be rid of her....

To save the city, Rachel Morgan will need to show some teeth in the next Hollows novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison. The new master vampire of Cincinnati has arrived . . . and she wants Rachel Morgan out. No matter where Rachel goes, Constance is there--threatening Rachel''s allies, causing city-wide chaos, and, to add insult to injury, even forcing Rachel out of her current quarters. Ever since Rachel found a way to save the souls of vampires, the old undead''s longtime ascendancy has been broken. Now Constance sees eliminating Rachel as the key to consolidating her own power. Rachel has no desire to be enthralled or killed--and she''s terrified of what may become of the city if Constance forces a return to the ancient ways. But even a witch-born demon can''t stand against the old undead--at least, not alone. And if Rachel refuses to claim the role of Cincinnati''s master demon, the city will tear itself apart, taking her and all those who stand beside her with it.

A thrilling return to the #1 New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series, continuing Rachel Morgan''s story. RACHEL MORGAN IS BACK--AND THE HOLLOWS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. What happens after you''ve saved the world? Well, if you''re Rachel Mariana Morgan, witch-born demon, you quickly discover that something might have gone just a little bit wrong. That the very same acts you and your friends took to forge new powers may have released something bound by the old. With a rash of zombies, some strange new murders, and an exceedingly mysterious new demon in town, it will take everything Rachel has to counter this new threat to the world--and it may demand the sacrifice of what she holds most dear.

V románu Mrtvá čarodějka přichází Kim Harrison představuje alternativní Zemi, v níž je lidstvo zdecimované virovou epidemií. To umožní vystoupit z odvěké ilegality inderlanďanům, nadpřirozeným bytostem typu upírů, vlkodlaků, skřítků a dalších. Lidé jsou v menšině, proto se s těmito bytostmi musí naučit koexistovat, což s sebou nese mnohé problémy. Hlavní hrdinka příběhu, mladá čarodějka Rachel Morganová, pracuje jako vyšetřovatelka Inderlandské bezpečnostní agentury (IBA), jejímž úkolem je potírání zločinů spáchaných inderlanďany. I když má výsledky, je svými nadřízenými přehlížena a dostává jen podřadné případy. Proto není se svou prací příliš spokojená a uvažuje o odchodu z agentury. Jenže v IBA zaměstnanci výpovědí nedávají… Rachel to přesto zkusí a spolu s upírkou Ivy a skřítkem Jenksem založí vlastní soukromou agenturu. To však IBA odmítá tolerovat a na čarodějčinu hlavu je vypsaná odměna. Z Rachel se stává živý terč a její šance na přežití jsou minimální. Je z ní vlastně mrtvá čarodějka…

« Un démarrage renversant pour une nouvelle série ! » BookRiot Detroit 2030 : doublée par la personne qu''elle aimait et trahie par l''organisation gouvernementale secrète qui l''a entraînée à utiliser son corps comme une arme, Peri Reed est une renégate en fuite. Ne jamais pardonner ni oublier a toujours été le credo de Peri. Mais son travail le rend particulièrement difficile à appliquer au quotidien. En effet, elle est un drafter, car elle possède un pouvoir inestimable qui lui permet de modifier le temps, mais la condamne aussi à oublier à la fois l''ancienne histoire qu''elle a modifiée et celle qu''elle a réécrite. Et lorsque Peri découvre son nom sur une liste d''agents corrompus, elle comprend qu''elle a été manipulée par l''agence. Elle rejoint alors un vétéran mystérieux dans une course mortelle pour reconstituer la vérité sur sa dernière mission, incapable de faire confiance... même à elle-même !

As coisas maléficas que assombram as noites de Cincinnati desprezam a bruxa e caçadora de recompensas Rachel Morgan. A sua reputação de praticante de magia negra começa a fazer virar as cabeças de humanos e mortos-vivos, determinados a possuí-la, dormir com ela e matá-la... não necessariamente por essa ordem. E como se tudo isso não bastasse, um amante mortal que abandonara Rachel regressou, assombrado pelo seu passado secreto. E há quem queira deitar as mãos a algo que se encontra na poss dele: animais selvagens dispostos a destruir Hollows e todos os seus habitantes, se necessário. Obrigada a manter-se escondida ou a sofrer para sempre a ira de um demónio vingativo, Rachel deve, ainda assim, agir rapidamente. Pois pela primeira vez, em vários milénios, matilhas de estranhas criaturas estão a unir-se, preparadas para destruir e dominar. De súbito, há algo mais em jogo do que a alma de Rachel.

Em Hollows os vampiros são apenas o início... A vida é dura para a jovem Rachel Morgan. Caçadora de prémios por profissão e bruxa por vocação, o seu trabalho é percorrer as ruas perigosas de Hollows atrás de criaturas sobrenaturais que ameacem os habitantes mais inocentes e vulneráveis. Sensual e independente, a jovem consegue lidar com vampiros vestidos de cabedal e até escapar ao ocasional demónio, mas um assassino em série que dá caça aos mais perigosos mestres da magia negra é, sem dúvida, forçar os limites. Para derrotar um mal assim tão antigo e implacável não basta uma personalidade forte e uma mão cheia de feitiços. E se falhar, mais do que o seu corpo, Rachel arrisca-se a perder a alma.

Get four novels in Kim Harrison''s #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows series as one e-book! This bundle includes Pale Demon, A Perfect Blood, Ever After, and The Undead Pool. Discover this great series at a special price! Pale Demon Condemned and shunned for black magic,Rachel Morgan has three days to get to the annual witches’ conference and clear her name, or be trapped in the demonic ver-after . . . forever after. But a witch, an elf, a living vampire, and a pixy in one car going across the country? Talk about a recipe for certain disaster, even without being the targets for assassination. For after centuries of torment, a fearsome demon walks in the sunlight—freed at last to slay the innocent and devour their souls.But his ultimate goal is Rachel Morgan, and in the fight for survival that follows, even embracing her own demonic nature may not be enough to save her. A Perfect Blood Ritually murdered corpses are appearing across Cincinnati, terrifying amalgams of human and other. Pulled in by the FIB to help investigate, former witch-turned-day-walking demon Rachel Morgan soon realizes a horrifying truth: others want to create their own demons, and to do so they need her blood. She’s faced vampires, witches, werewolves, demons, and more—but this time Rachel’s toughest challenge might be humanity itself. Ever After The ever-after, the demonic realm that parallels our own, is shrinking, and it''s up to witch-turned-daywalking-demon Rachel Morgan to stop it before the fragile balance between Inderlanders and humans falls apart. Of course, there''s also the small fact that Rachel caused the ley line to rip in the first place. And the most powerful demon in the ever-after, the soul-eater Ku''Sox Sha-Ku''ru, has kidnapped her friend and her goddaughter as leverage in his quest for vengeance. If Rachel doesn''t give herself up for execution, they will die. Rachel must team up with elven tycoon Trent Kalamack— a partnership fraught with perils of the heart and soul— to rescue those she loves. The Undead Pool Witch and day-walking demon Rachel Morgan has managed to save the demonic ever-after from shrinking, but at a high cost. Now, strange magic is attacking Cincinnati and the Hollows, causing spells to backfire or go horribly wrong, and the truce between the Inderlander and human races is shattering. Rachel must stop this dark necromancy before an all-out supernatural war breaks out. Rachel knows of only one weapon to ensure the peace: ancient elven wild magic, which carries its own perils. And no one knows better than Rachel that no good deed goes unpunished …

Get four novels in Kim Harrison''s #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows series as one e-book! This bundle includes For a Few Demons More, The Outlaw Demon Wails, White Witch, Black Curse, and Black Magic Sanction. Discover this great series at a special price! For a Few Demons More Despite dating one vampire and living with another, Rachel Morgan has always managed to stay just ahead of trouble . . . until now. A fiendish serial killer stalks the Hollows, and no one living in or around Cincinnati—human, inhuman, or undead—is safe. An ancient artifact may be the key to stopping the murderer—a mysterious relic that is now in the hands of Rachel Morgan, fearless independent bounty hunter and reckless witch. But revealing it could ignite a battle to the death among the vast and varied local supernatural races. Rachel''s been lucky so far. But even she can''t hide from catastrophe forever. The Outlaw Demon Wails When you dance with demons, you lay your soul on the line … In the Hollows, where the natural and the supernatural co-exist—not always peacefully—desperate times often call for unorthodox measures. But bounty hunter-witch Rachel Morgan did the absolutely unthinkable to save the lives of her friends: she willingly trafficked in forbidden demon magic. And now her sins have come home to haunt her. As Rachel hunts for the truth behind a terrifying murder, the discovery of a shocking family secret is about to throw her entire life into question. And the long-lost ancient knowledge she seeks resides in the demonic ever-after. But there are some lines that should never be crossed—like the one Rachel Morgan''s stepping over . . . Again! White Witch, Black Curse Kick-ass bounty hunter and witch Rachel Morgan has crossed forbidden lines, taken demonic hits, and still stands. But the death of her lover struck her harder than she ever thought possible. She won''t rest until his murder is solved . . . and avenged. But a new predator is moving to the apex of the Inderlander food chain—and now Rachel''s past is coming back to haunt her. Literally. Black Magic Sanction Rachel Morgan has fought and hunted vampires, werewolves, banshees, demons, and other supernatural dangers as both witch and bounty hunter—and lived to tell the tale. But she''s never faced off against her own kind . . . until now. Denounced and shunned for dealing with demons and black magic, her best hope is life imprisonment—her worst, a forced lobotomy and genetic slavery. Only her enemies are strong enough to help her win her freedom. But trust comes hard when it hinges on the unscrupulous tycoon Trent Kalamack, the demon Algaliarept, and a lowlife ex-boyfriend-turned-thief.

Harper Voyager USA, part of the global science fiction and fantasy imprint of HarperCollins, presents Voyager, a free ebook sampler with excerpts from 15 new or upcoming releases, as well as an introduction from New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey. You''ll find: An Introduction from Richard Kadrey Excerpts from Thorn Jack by Katherine Harbour The Stolen by Bishop O''Connell The God Hunter by Tim Lees Soda Pop Soldier by Nick Cole The Getaway God by Richard Kadrey Once Upon a Rhyme by Jack Heckel Demon by Erik Williams The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison Clockwork Dagger by Beth Cato Superheroes Anonymous by Lexie Dunne Asylum Tales Part I: Demon''s Fury by Jocelynn Drake Fish Tails by Sherri Tepper Black Dog by Caitlin Kittredge Metrophage by Richard Kadrey On Her Majesty''s Behalf by Joseph Nassise

Il n’y a pas à Cincinnati de sorcières plus sexy, dure à cuire et tarée que Rachel Morgan. La chasseuse de primes a déjà mis en péril à maintes reprises sa vie amoureuse, et même son âme, pour expédier les créatures de la nuit derrière les barreaux. Mais dans le milieu la guerre fait rage, et il est temps pour Rachel de prendre parti. D’autant qu’elle a largement contribué à mettre l’ex-parrain de la ville sous les verrous... non sans avoir passé un accord avec un puissant démon. Accord qui pourrait lui coûter une éternité de souffrances ! Or, justement, son sombre « maître » vient chercher sa récompense...

In tutta Cincinnati non c’è una strega più forte, sexy e problematica di Rachel Morgan, la cacciatrice di taglie. Consegnare alla giustizia le creature della notte è il suo principale obiettivo. Per conseguirlo ha già messo a repentaglio l’amore della sua vita e la sua stessa anima. Ma per quanto ancora sarà disposta a farlo? Poi c’è il suo ragazzo da tenere a bada, e quel suo maledetto vizio di bere sangue umano. Per non parlare del terribile segreto che deve difendere con tutte le forze, e di un nuovo e irresistibile pretendente, anche lui un vampiro. Ma il destino ha in serbo per lei qualcosa di ancora più arduo: deve schierarsi in una guerra che sta sovvertendo le regole della malavita cittadina. E non può tirarsi indietro, anche perché è stata proprio lei a far fuori il vampiro che finora aveva gestito tutti i giochi criminali. In questa nuova avventura sarà costretta a scendere a patti con un demone potentissimo, ma dovrà muoversi con destrezza, perché il suo oscuro signore sta per arrivare e se lui dovesse fallire, ad attenderla ci sarebbe un’eternità fatta di dolore, tormento e umiliazioni.

La cacciatrice di taglie Rachel Morgan è alle prese con una nuova avventura: questa volta è chiamata a salvare il suo ex fidanzato Nick che, per motivi a lei oscuri, è stato rinchiuso in una prigione nascosta, a centinaia di chilometri da casa... Quella che inizialmente sembra una semplice missione di salvataggio, si rivela ben presto un’impresa di un’importanza assoluta: Rachel infatti s’imbatte in un’orda di licantropi disposti a tutto pur di impossessarsi di una misteriosa statuetta che può decidere le sorti del mondo. Facendo ricorso alla magia nera e con l’aiuto di un Jenks ‘diverso’ dal solito, Rachel si lancia nell’impresa di salvare il ragazzo dalla trappola in cui è finito, ma le insidie sono sempre dietro l’angolo e la situazione va rapidamente fuori controllo. Riuscirà l’affascinante Rachel a salvare il giovane e a sventare una catastrofe di portata mondiale, superando molteplici ostacoli e le attenzioni indesiderate dei suoi nemici? Il quarto episodio della serie di Rachel Morgan, la cacciatrice di taglie più sexy e affascinante di tutta Cincinnati.

Secondo volume della serie con protagonista la strega Rachel Morgan, ex agente della Inderland Runner Services che ha deciso di lavorare per proprio conto come cacciatrice di taglie messe su demoni e vampiri criminali. Rachel continua a vivere con la sua amica Ivy – un vampiro – in un’antica chiesa nel cui giardino abita il suo aiutante, il folletto Jenks. Potrebbe essere una situazione normale, se non fosse per il continuo desiderio che Ivy ha di nutrirsi delle altre persone, per la lingua tagliente che Jenks non sa tenere freno e per l’incredibile abilità che Rachel ha di infilarsi sempre in situazioni al limite del mortale. Stavolta tutto inizia quando accetta di indagare su una serie di omicidi che sta gettando scompiglio in nella comunità di streghe della città. Il suo compito è quello di fingersi una studentessa del college, in modo da poter spiare un professore sul quale ricadono molti sospetti. Rachel però è convinta di star osservando la persona sbagliata, e che Trent Kalamack, colui che l’aveva costretta a combattere in una lotta fra ratti quando era trasformata in un visone, sia il vero colpevole, e tenterà di dimostrare la sua tesi a costo di correre pericoli inimmaginabili.

Quarant’anni fa, un virus geneticamente modificato ha sterminato la popolazione mondiale e ha portato alla luce creature da sogno e da incubo che erano rimaste nascoste...Rachel Morgan è una strega e lavora per la Inderland Runner Services, che si occupa della caccia ai criminali nella moderna Cincinnati. Abituata a confrontarsi con vampiri, streghe e lupi mannari assassini, a causa degli ultimi compiti che le sono stati assegnati – l’arresto di folletti evasori fiscali e di studenti che utilizzano la magia per rubare connessioni via cavo – ha deciso di lasciare il lavoro per aprire un’agenzia tutta sua. Ma nessuno può abbandonare impunemente la Inderland Runner Services senza rischiare la propria vita. Inizia così per Rachel Morgan una lotta contro il tempo e una fuga continua, in compagnia di un''amica vampira e di un folletto coraggioso, per cercare di fermare l''ordine di cattura che pende sulla sua testa. Il romanzo d’esordio di Kim Harrison, primo della serie dedicata a Rachel Morgan.

From New York Times bestselling author, Kim Harrison, comes the first book in her brilliant Hollows series; packed with the perfect balance of wry humour and thrilling action, which will delight fans of thrillers and fantasy alike. Includes: Dead Witch Walking, The Good, The Bad, and The Undead, Every Which Way But Dead and A Fistful of Charms.

A unique look inside the #1 New York Times–bestselling author''s beloved supernatural series featuring bounty-hunting witch Rachel Morgan. In the Hollows, the supernatural Inderlanders rule, and humanity must abide by their conventions, or else. To survive among vampires, witches, Weres, gargoyles, trolls, fairies, and banshees—to say nothing of demons—humanity needs a guide. And now, written by Kim Harrison herself, here is an insider''s look at the supernatural world of the Hollows, from an overarching new story to character profiles, maps, spell guides, charm recipes, secret correspondence from the elusive Trent Kalamack, and much more. "A perfect present for fans of the Hollows. It explains the rules of the world through the eyes of a new person in an easy-to-read format." — The Daytona Beach News-Journal "The reader will be able to avail themselves of everything from birth certificates to journal entries to warrants. The author also takes a long look at different species'' traits, abilities, looks, etc . . . The reader will get to know The Hollows like they have never known before." — Fresh Fiction

Witch-turned-daywalking-demon Rachel Morgan needs to save the demonic realm of the Ever After in the eleventh entry in the New York Times bestselling Hollows series from supernatural adventure master Kim Harrison. When Rachel sets off a chain of events that could lead to the end of the world—demonic and human—she must use her gifts to save those closest to her while preventing an apocalypse. Satisfying and sexy, a visit to the Hollows will take readers on a wild journey that will capture their imagination. Fans of Charlaine Harris and Stephenie Meyer won''t be able to resist Kim Harrison''s alternative universe—urban fantasy Cincinnati complete with vampires, witches, and other enchanting creatures—where spine-tingling adventures and fast-paced action are the norm.

The author of the bestselling Dead Witch Walking makes her hardcover debut with this spellbinding new supernatural adventure featuring the highly original Rachel Morgan. Things are going well for Rachel Morgan, witch, independent runner, and one-third of the runner service Vampiric Charms. She’s got a business, friends, even a semi-regular—and always-sexy—boyfriend. So what if Kisten is a vampire? So’s her roommate Ivy.... But an unexpected call for help sends her out of Cincinnati on a desperate trip to rescue the son of her business partner Jenks. It’s fun at first, even with dealing with a human-sized Jenks (you cannot believe how much trouble a 6-foot pixy can cause, especially when he looks like a supermodel...), but the road trip quickly turns dangerous when confronting an old love becomes a fight for survival. For seeing Nick Sparagmos again is the least of Rachel’s problems--the ancient, mystical statue he has stolen holds the key to sinister, wild magic that can change humans into Weres. And for the first time in milennia, the Were packs are banding together to overthrow human and Inderlander alike. The fight that follows will shake Rachel’s very soul...and she will never be the same.

You can’t tell the story of how it all began for supernatural cops Ivy Tamwood and Rachel Morgan without telling how it all nearly ended. The fiery living vampire and erstwhile earth witch never asked to be paired up in the first place. And having to work Inderland Security’s crummiest beat—busting two-bit paranormal street punks—sure didn’t sweeten the deal. But when it counts, Ivy and Rachel always have each other’s backs. They’d better—because someone just hung targets on both of them. It doesn’t take a hotshot homicide detective to know that nearly getting flattened by a falling gargoyle or impaled by a lead pipe aren’t on-the-job accidents. But it doesn’t seem possible that the class of crooks Ivy and Rachel routinely collar could kill anything but brain cells. So who put Cincinnati’s tough and tender twosome on their “to do in” list? Is Ivy’s vampire master, the powerful and seductive Piscary, jealous of her growing bloodlust (and just plain lust) for Rachel? Or have forces unknown—living or undead—made the partners prey in a deadly witch (and vampire) hunt? Before this case is cracked, Ivy and Rachel will face down vicious dogs, speeding locomotives, rogue bloodsuckers, and their own dark desires; spells will be cast and blood will be spilled; and Kim Harrison’s hair-raising, heart-racing, dark urban world of magic and monsters will leap howling from the pages of her second electrifying, full-color graphic novel.

Ritually murdered corpses are appearing across Cincinnati, terrifying amalgams of human and other. Pulled in by the FIB to help investigate, former witch-turned-day-walking demon Rachel Morgan soon realizes a horrifying truth: others want to create their own demons, and to do so they need her blood. She''s faced vampires, witches, werewolves, demons, and more—but this time Rachel''s toughest challenge might be humanity itself.

From bestselling author Kim Harrison comes this original short story (to be featured in her anthology Into the Woods, October 2012) where things are most definitely not as they seem. A pet shop employee’s innocent date with a customer quickly turns disturbing rather than delightful. She and her family hold a centuries-old secret, and they want him to stay with them forever . . .