New Releases by Rachel Aaron

5000 years of war and rebirth has all come down to this. Bex and her army have made it to the precipice of Gilgamesh''s Heaven. They''ve occupied the white mansions, taken the golden streets, freed the house slaves of Heaven''s warlocks. The final fortress of the enemy stands right in front of them, but the demons'' fight is far from over. Though she defeated the Queen of War and freed her people from the Hells, Bex''s sword is still silent, her horns are still missing, and her army is little more than a mob of terrified former slaves who can barely stand. What the demons need most are rest and recouperation, but time is not on their side. For all the battles they''ve won, Gilgamesh hasn''t stopped racing toward the culmination of his grand-yet still unknown-ambition, and he''s not about to let Bex''s ragtag rebellion get in his way. To save her people and reclaim their ancient home, the Queen of Wrath is going to have to take the fight to the enemy. It''s finally time to end the war the Eternal King started five thousand years ago. It''s time to Tear Down Heaven.

A hulked-out wrath demon who eats gamer rage and loves cats, a shapeshifting lust demon who enjoys their food a bit too much, and a void demon who doesn''t see the point of any of this. They''re not the sort of mercenaries you hire on purpose, but Bex wouldn''t trust her life to anyone else.. Ever since the ancient Mesopotamian king Gilgamesh decided death wasn''t for him, killed the gods, and conquered the afterlife, times have been rough for a free demon. But the denizens of the Nine Hells aren''t the quitting sort, and Bex and her team have been choking a living out of the Eternal King''s lackeys for years. It''s not honest work, but when Heaven itself declares you a non-person, you smash-and-grab what you can get. Adrian Blackwood is a witch with a problem. His family has skirted the edges of King Gilgamesh''s ire for centuries, but thanks to a decision he made as a child, Adrian is personally responsible for putting his entire coven in Heaven''s crosshairs. Determined to set things right, Adrian drags his broom, caldron, and talking cat thousands of miles across the country to Seattle where he can fight the Eternal King''s warlocks without bringing the rest of his family into the fray. But witchcraft--like all crafts--takes time, and if the warlocks catch him before his spells are ready, he''s dead. So Adrian does what any professional witch would do and hires a team of mercenaries to keep the warlocks off his back. He didn''t expect to get demons, but when you''re already on the killing-edge of Heaven''s bad side, what''s a bit more fuel on the fire? Neither Adrian nor Bex knew what to expect when they signed their contract, but witch-plus-demon turns out to be a match made in the Hells. With this much chaos at their fingertips, even impossible dreams start to come back into reach, because Bex wasn''t always a mercenary. She used to be the Eternal King of Heaven''s biggest nightmare, and now that she''s got a witch in her corner, it''s time to put the old magics back on the field and show Adrian Blackwood just how much hell he''s hired. --from Amazon.

In the world''s most magical city where spirits run noodle shops and cash-strapped dragons stage photo-ops for tourists, people still think fairies are nothing but stories, and that''s exactly how the fairies like it. It''s a lot easier to feast on humanity''s dreams when no one believes you exist. But while this arrangement works splendidly for most fair folk, Lola isn''t one of the lucky ones. She''s a changeling, a fairy monster made just human enough to dupe unlucky parents. She was only supposed to live long enough for the fairy who created her to get away with the real baby, but thanks to Victor Conrath, a very powerful--and very illegal--blood mage, Lola was given the means to cheat death.For a price. Now the only changeling ever to make it to adulthood, Lola has served the blood mage faithfully, if reluctantly, for twenty years. Her unique ability to slip through wards and change her shape to look like anyone has helped make Victor a legend in the DFZ''s illegal-magic underground. It''s not a great life, but at least the work is stable? until her master suddenly vanishes without a trace.With only a handful of the pills that keep her human left, Lola must find Victor before the magic runs out and she turns back into the monster she was always meant to be. But with the federal paladins hunting her as a blood-mage accomplice, an Urban Legend on a silent black motorcycle who won''t leave her alone, and a mysterious fairy king with the power to make the entire city dream, Lola''s chances of getting out of this alive are as slender as a silver thread.

Book #1 in the beloved Heartstrikers series, a unique and magic-filled Urban Fantasy about the messy lives--and even messier pasts--of a modern dragon clan. Now complete at 5 books!As the smallest dragon in the Heartstriker clan, Julius survives by a simple code: keep quiet, don''t cause trouble, and stay out of the way of bigger dragons. But this meek behavior doesn''t fly in a family of ambitious magical predators, and his mother, Bethesda the Heartstriker, has finally reached the end of her patience.Now, sealed in his human form and banished to the DFZ--a vertical metropolis built on the ruins of Old Detroit--Julius has one month to prove he can be a ruthless dragon or kiss his true shape goodbye forever. But in a city of modern mages and vengeful spirits where dragons are considered monsters to be exterminated, he''s going to need some serious help to survive this test. He only hopes humans are more trustworthy than dragons...(Nice Dragons Finish Last is an urban fantasy set 90 years in the future - featuring a kind protagonist, a kick-ass female mage, and more grumpy dragons than you can shake a stick at.)Winner of the 2015 Audie Audio Book Award in Fantasy!Start the series that won back-to-back RT Magazine Reviewers'' Choice Awards!Heartstrikers reading order:-Nice Dragons Finish Last-One Good Dragon Deserves Another-No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished-A Dragon of a Different Color-Last Dragon Standing

The epic conclusion to the acclaimed Heartstrikers series!Dear Reader, There is no way to write a blurb for this final book without spoiling all the others. Suffice it to say, mysteries resolve, dragons war, pigeons abound, and no one is safe as Bob''s grand plan finally comes to fruition.But the Great Seer of the Heartstrikers isn''t the only one whose schemes are nearing completion. The Nameless End is coming, and even the machinations of the world''s most brilliant dragon seer might not be enough to stop it. As everything comes crashing down, it''s up to Julius to prove what he''s always known: that seers can be wrong, and Nice Dragons don''t always finish last.(The 5th and final book of an urban fantasy set 90 years in the future - featuring a kind protagonist, a kick-ass female mage, the end of the world, and everybody''s favorite brother.)

Book 2 in THE CRYSTAL CALAMITY, a thrilling Historical Fantasy with magical mines, haunted guns, and cut-throat greed as three resourceful women fight to carve out their place in the new Magical West!When Mary Good Crow came out of the crystal into the arms of her sister, the last thing she wanted was another fight. But war is coming to the Great Plains. With crystal on their side, the Lakota are poised to annihilate the town of Medicine Rocks, forcing Mary to choose between the friends she''s finally found and the family she''s always longed for.When Rel Reiner accepted her father''s dark bargain to save Josie and the others, the last thing she expected was to survive. But there''s more to the Reiner''s magic than ghosts and bones. Magic Rel will have to embrace if she ever wants to walk in her own skin again.When Josie Price left the crystal mines one step ahead of death, the last thing she intended to do was quit. But the wolves in town are circling, and with the crystal going crazy and the cavalry riding to war, just finding a way to protect her people might cost her everything she came to Montana to build.Three women divided by a war none of them wants. But Josie, Mary, and Rel have always been strongest together, and with the world''s magical future on the line, "together" might be the only way anyone survives.(THE BATTLE OF MEDICINE ROCKS is a gaslamp fantasy set in 1876 featuring a sprawling cast of colorful Western characters, epic magical battles between the Cavalry and the Sioux Nations, and dark family secrets brought to explosive light. It''s the sequel to the critically acclaimed LAST STAND OF MARY GOOD CROW and it is recommended that you read that book first. Welcome to the Crystal Calamity!)

From trailblazing author Rachel Aaron, a award-winning series packed with draconic wit, action, and heart.To save his family from his tyrannical mother, Julius had to step on a lot of tails. That doesn''t win a Nice Dragon many friends, but just when he thinks he''s starting to make progress, a new threat arrives.Turns out, things can get worse. Heartstriker hasn''t begun to pay for its secrets, and the dragons of China are here to collect. When the Golden Emperor demands his surrender, Julius will have to choose between loyalty to the sister who''s always watched over him and preserving the clan he gave everything to protect.(This is book #4 of an urban fantasy set 90 years in the future - featuring a kind protagonist, a kick-ass female mage, looming destruction, and dragon-sized revelations.)

Leylia''s secret could unite them all or lead them to an eternity of undeath. After the loss of Bastion, everyone who''s not a zombie has holed up in FFO''s sole remaining safe haven: the lowbie town of Windy Lake. But the undead armies never rest, and it''s only a matter of time before the Once King''s forces come to crush what''s left of life in this world. But Tina, James, and the rest of the players are facing a crisis of their own. After so long in this world, their human bodies are dying on the other side. If they don''t find a way home soon, they may have nothing to go back to. With time running out in two worlds, Tina and James face a horrible choice: do they spend their final days looking for a way to get back to their old bodies, or join the NPCs to fight for their new ones. But just when things look impossible, James learns a secret that might change everything. Only one catch: to pull it off, they''re going to have to fight one raid boss no one, not even Tina, has ever beaten. The Once King.

“An engaging, thrilling, and deeply personal story . . . if you are a fan of either Attack on Titan or Rachel Aaron . . . you need to read this book.”—Geeks of Doom Get ready for the final season of Attack on Titan! Battle titans, defend Wall Rose, and fall in love in this original YA novel set in the world of the hit anime and manga series, Attack on Titan! When the last vestige of the human race is threatened by unstoppable carnivorous giants, a brave young woman decides to defy her wealthy family and join the military garrison to battle humanity’s enemies. But Rosalie Dumarque soon finds that her dream of escaping the protection of Wall Rose not only leads to bloody sword fights with monsters, but exposes her to other dangers. Can she earn the trust of her fellow soldiers, stand up to a corrupt authority, navigate a forbidden romance . . . and cut her way out of a titan’s throat?

"I loved this book! So helpful!" -- Courtney Milan, New York Times Best Selling author of The Governess Affair "Have you ever wanted to double your daily word counts? Do you feel like you''re crawling through your story, struggling for each paragraph? Would you like to get more words every day without increasing the time you spend writing or sacrificing quality? It''s not impossible, it''s not even that hard. This is the story of how, with a few simple changes, I boosted my daily writing from 2000 words to over 10k a day, and how you can, too." Expanding on her highly successful process for doubling daily word counts, this book--a combination of reworked blog posts and new material--offers practical writing advice for anyone who''s ever longed to increase their daily writing output. In addition to updated information for Rachel''s popular 2k to 10k writing efficiency process, 5 step plotting method, and easy editing tips, this new book includes chapters on creating characters that write their own stories, story structure, and learning to love your daily writing. Full of easy to follow, practical advice from a commercial author who doesn''t eat if she doesn''t produce good books on a regular basis, 2k to 10k focuses not just on writing faster, but writing better, and having more fun while you do it. *New for Fall 2013! This Revised Edition includes updates and corrections for all chapters!*

... ce qui met Miranda Lyonette hors d’elle ! Tandis qu’elle était exclue de la Cour des Esprits, Eli a eu tout le temps de préparer son prochain coup. Sauf que la chance a tourné pour Miranda, qui vient de trouver un nouveau travail et une nouvelle opportunité de capturer le voleur. Mais Eli a déjà choisi un candidat pour son prochain larcin. Sa cible : la fameuse citadelle réputée imprenable du duc de Gaol. Eli sait que Gaol lui tend un piège, mais la vie vaut-elle d’être vécue sans un peu de piment ? Ce qu’Eli ignore, c’est que le duc est l’un des hommes les plus riches du monde, un sorcier qui tient son duché d’une main de fer, et un perfectionniste obsessionnel avec une seule idée en tête : Eli. Tout le monde, en somme, cherche à arrêter Eli Monpress. « Une fantasy divertissante qui avance à un rythme soutenu grâce une intrigue tirée au cordeau. Les lecteurs seront également fascinés par les révélations sur le passé d’Eli. » BOOKLIST

Eli Monpress is clever, he''s determined, and he''s in way over his head. First rule of thievery: don''t be a hero. When Eli broke the rules and saved the Council Kingdoms, he thought he knew the price, but resuming his place as the Shepherdess''s favorite isn''t as simple as bowing his head. Now that she has her darling back, Benehime is setting in motion a plan that could destroy everything she was created to protect, and even Eli''s charm might not be enough to stop her. But Eli Monpress always has a plan, and with disaster rapidly approaching, he''s pulling in every favor he can think of to make it work, including the grudging help of the Spirit Court''s new Rector, Miranda Lyonette. But with the world in panic, the demon stirring, and the Lord of Storms back on the hunt, it''s going to take more than luck and charm to pull Eli through this time. He''s going to have to break a few more rules and work with some old enemies if he''s going to survive.

Eli Monpress is vain. He''s cocky. And he''s a thief. But he''s a thief who has just seen his bounty topped and he''s not happy about it. The bounty topper, as it turns out, is his best friend, bodyguard, and master swordsman, Josef. Who has been keeping secrets from Eli. Apparently, he''s the only prince of a rather feisty country and his mother (a formidable queen who''s every bit as driven and stubborn as he is) wants him to come home and do his duty, which means throwing over personal ambitions like proving he''s the greatest swordsman who ever lived. Family drama aside, Eli and Josef have their hands full. The Spirit Court has been usurped by the Council of Thrones and someone calling herself the Immortal Empress is staging a massive invasion. But it''s not just politics -- the Immortal Empress has a specific target in mind: Eli Monpress, the greatest thief in the world.

A prequel novella to the Eli Monpress series that began with The Spirit Thief , "a romp of a lighthearted fantasy starring an absolutely darling rogue" ( Publishers Weekly ). Four years before the events of The Spirit Thief, Miranda Lyonette, future nemesis of Eli Monpress, was a young apprentice Spiritualist on the cusp of a promising career. But on the eve of her return from bonding a wind spirit, a night that should have been a celebration, she finds instead that her father has come to take her home. Now, Miranda must choose between her duty to her family and her future at the Spirit Court. But while she''s trying to make her parents see reason and avoid an arranged marriage to a man she can''t stand, she stumbled across the one spirit who needs her more than any other, a caged ghosthound who doesn''t want her help. To save him, Miranda will have to earn the dog''s trust, but what she gets in return is a friendship deeper than anything she expected. Praise for The Spirit Thief " The Spirit Thief is a delightfully giddy romp of a novel." —Karen Miller, author of The Innocent Mage "[An] outstanding fantasy debut . . . Fans of Scott Lynch''s Lies of Locke Lamora will be thrilled with Eli Monpress." — Booklist (starred review) "This book was a nice surprise and a complete winner for me . . . A refreshing change from the gritty wave that fantasy seems to riding right now and is a nice throwback to the light classical fantasy . . . I''m hooked on for this series and will be following it eagerly." — Fantasy Book Critic

De l’aventure, des sentiments... et des hold-up ! Eli Monpress est un incorrigible voleur. Mais pas n’importe lequel : il est le plus grand de son temps, car il est aussi un magicien puissant, capable d’animer les objets. Aujourd’hui Eli est sur le point de tenter le plus gros hold-up jamais réalisé : voler le roi de Mellinor, un pays dont les lois interdisent la magie. Le plan d’Eli est audacieux. Pourtant c’est sans compter sur la magicienne Miranda Lyonet. Déterminée à sauver la réputation des magiciens, elle veut faire arrêter Eli avant qu’il ne rançonne le roi. Mais quand le frère aîné du souverain, un redoutable magicien banni de Mellinor, y voit l’opportunité de conquérir le trône, les affaires se corsent...

Eli Monpress is talented. He''s charming. And he''s a thief. But not just any thief. He''s the greatest thief of the age, and he''s also a wizard. And with the help of his partners - a swordsman with the most powerful magic sword in the world, and a demonseed who can step through shadows and punch through walls - he''s going to put his grand plan into effect. Because Eli won''t rest until he''s amassed a fortune. Step one in his plan is to increase the bounty on his head, so he''ll need to steal some big things. He''ll start small for now though: he''ll just steal something that no one will miss - at least for a while. Like a king . . . This omnibus edition contains: THE SPIRIT THIEF, THE SPIRIT REBELLION and THE SPIRIT EATER

The wizard and master thief can only hide for so long when a fellow wizard goes missing in a series that is "required reading for fantasy fans" ( Booklist ). After the success of his latest heist, Eli Monpress decides to lie low for a bit. Taking up residence in a tiny seaside village, Eli and his companions seize the chance for some fun and relaxation. Nico, however, is finding it hard to relax. Feeling powerless and plagued by a demon''s voice, she only sees herself as a burden. Everyone''s holiday comes to an untimely close, though, when the wizard Slorn goes missing and his daughter begs Eli to help find him. But there are larger plans afoot than even Eli can see, and the real danger may be closer than anyone could imagine. If only Nico could remember whose side she''s on.

Eli Monpress is brilliant. He''s incorrigible. And he''s a thief. He''s also still at large, which drives Miranda Lyonette crazy. While she''s been kicked out of the Spirit Court, Eli''s had plenty of time to plan his next adventure. But now the tables have turned, because Miranda has a new job -- and an opportunity to capture a certain thief. Things are about to get exciting for Eli. He''s picked a winner for his newest heist. His target: the Duke of Gaol''s famous "thief-proof" citadel. Eli knows Gaol is a trap, but what''s life without challenges? Except the Duke is one of the wealthiest men in the world, a wizard who rules his duchy with an iron fist, and an obsessive perfectionist with only one hobby: Eli. It seems that everyone is hunting for Eli Monpress.

Meet a master thief of remarkable charms and unusual powers in this "outstanding fantasy debut" that''s "fast and fun" ( Booklist , starred review). Eli Monpress is a talented thief. In fact, he''s the greatest thief of the age. And he''s also a wizard. With the help of his partners—a swordsman with the most powerful magic sword in the world but no magical ability of his own, and a demonseed who can step through shadows and punch through walls—he''s about to execute his most daring and audacious plan yet. The first step is to increase the size of the bounty on his head, so he''ll need to steal some big things. But he''ll start small for now. He''ll just steal something that no one will miss—at least for a while. Like a king.