New Releases by Rachel Caine

First in a supernatural series from the acclaimed bestselling author: "Filled with murder, mystery, bad ass chicks and a good ole kick in the head twist." — Under the Covers Book Blog A disgraced former detective walks into a bar and . . . gets funding for a private investigation agency? If it didn''t happen to Jazz Callender, she wouldn''t believe it either. All she has to do is partner up with a national security risk known as Lucia Garza, accept one-hundred thousand dollars, and take on assignments that seem to have no purpose. Easy-peasy. But when Jazz gets shot and one of their surveillance subjects winds up dead, the women aren''t so thrilled. They need answers—fast. And what they uncover about their mysterious new employer will rock their worlds. For Jazz and Lucia have become pawns in a psychic game of chance with much more than their own futures on the line . . . "Rachel Caine gives us a major savvy, swift and smart heroine in a tense, fast-paced story that demands to be read in one sitting! I''m addicted for life and can''t wait for her next book!" —P. N. Elrod, author of Drawing Dead and Other Stories "A fast paced, action packed thriller with a paranormal twist." — Book''d Out

The New York Times–bestselling author of The Undead continues the nail-biting story of a reluctant vampire fighting to save what''s left of his humanity. Once a surgeon, Michael Bowman is now working the night shift at a convenience store in Dallas, a job with perfect hours for a vampire. After being turned by his friend Adam four months ago, he has struggled with his hunger, sometimes killing to satisfy his endless needs. His already thin bond with his wife, a homicide detective, is starting to fray. And Adam—enslaved by his evil, bloodsucking master—has become nothing more than a vicious pet. At his wit''s end, Mike is approached by the Society, a group of "civilized" vampires, who promise him a life without killing—and help in saving Adam and himself from the monster bent on destroying his own bloodline. But it soon becomes clear to Mike that the Society is not what it seems. And what promises to be a refuge is in fact a cage that is closing in around him . . . Praise for The Undead "Fresh, intense, erotic, funny, and scary . . . a five-star winner. I couldn''t put it down and didn''t want it to end. Absolutely, do NOT let this one get away!" —P. N. Elrod, author of Drawing Dead and Other Stories "In The Undead, vampires lurk menacingly, and they are not the cute, cuddly, romantic-type vampires of modern urban fiction. These are serious, life-threatening, blood-sucking, kill-you-till-you''re-dead vampires . . . [a] diamond in the rough." — Rambles.NET

A novel of romance, suspense, and supernatural terror in a small Texas town by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Stillhouse Lake series. Abby Rhodes is a music teacher in small-town Texas, but she's about to journey to places she never imagined before. When a gorgeous man appears at her door and touches her hand, Abby's world is changed forever. Her heart is overwhelmed by him, but her mind is being taken over by a dark supernatural force she can't understand—a force that makes her question the true nature of the man who has so enchanted her. As she fights to regain control of her own soul, Abby may be forced to choose between love and survival . . . Praise for Rachel Caine "Rapid-fire . . . powerful." — Publishers Weekly on Stillhouse Lake "Absorbing suspense . . . gripping, original." — Kirkus Reviews on Last Breath "Exciting, fast-paced adventure." — Library Journal on Paper and Fire

New York Times–Bestselling Author: In El Paso, Texas, tension grows between a doctor serving the undocumented and her ex-husband, a border patrol agent . . . Dr. Ana Maria Ross Gutierrez runs a clinic near the Texas-Mexico border, taking care of those who've crossed into the United States illegally. Ana was once married to Peter Ross, but his decision to join the border patrol drove her to divorce him—despite Peter's continuing feelings for her and his conviction that he's protecting the desperate immigrants in his own way. Now, as hostility and hatred heat up in El Paso, Ana, Peter, and a young mother are entangled in danger and violence that threaten them all, in this emotional, suspenseful tale by the New York Times–bestselling author of ITW Thriller Award finalist Stillhouse Lake and the Revivalist and Morganville Vampires series. "Immediately draws the reader into the desperation and the fear of these people who go to such lengths to become part of the American society . . . extremely well-written . . . The characters are interesting and multi-dimensional." — Literary Times

Charlaine Harris' #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse novels are a cultural phenomenon, spawning a blockbuster TV show and enthralling millions of devoted fans around the world. Here, Harris and co-editor Toni L.P. Kelner invite a cadre of authors to delve deeper into the shadows of Bon Temps with fifteen short stories set in the world of Sookie Stackhouse ranging from the dramatic to the delightful. Just some of the stories you'll experience within include... Purely platonic police officers Kevin Pryor and Kenya Jones find themselves out of their jurisdiction and out of luck when their pursuit of a blood-poisoned killer vampire leads them into the realm of the undead criminal underworld in Rachel Caine's "Nobody's Business." In Leigh Evans' hilarious "Extreme Makeover Vamp Edition," uber-fashionable reality TV hosts Todd Seabrook and Bev Leveto are recruited by Eric Northman to do the impossible: bestow a whole new look upon his very old, very unwilling, and very cranky vampiric bride-to-be... Vampire Bubba may not be King of Rock 'n Roll anymore, but he knows enough to know he isn't exactly the brightest bulb on the bayou. Unfortunately, he proves himself all too right when, in the middle of an important rescue mission, he gets sidetracked in Bill Crider's "Don't Be Cruel." At Christmas-time, fast-talking half-demon Diantha is tasked by her Uncle Desmond to look into why his favored mortal, Sookie, isn't decking the halls—and soon discovers that someone is trying to make the holidays a big humbug in "The Real Santa Claus" by Leigh Perry. Full of magic, fierce creatures, and insatiable desires, this collection of short stories set in the world of Sookie Stackhouse will have fans clamoring for more.

In the finale of this trilogy from New York Times bestselling authors, a space pilot must stop a planet-eating monster before she loses everyone she loves. Space renegade Zara Cole may have finally met her match. Lifekiller—a creature that can devour entire planets—is spreading terror throughout the universe, and it seems nothing can stand in the monstrous godking''s way. Zara''s street smarts may not be enough when their enemy could be anywhere, destroying civilizations and picking his teeth with the bones. With human enemies, alien creatures, and mechanical stalkers on her tail, it''s down to the wire for Zara to save the galaxy—and the people she calls home—before the godking consumes them all. Praise for Honor Among Thieves: "Keenly wrought characters, imaginative worldbuilding, and an inventive plot engage and gratify while urging readers to stay curious, question authority, and fight injustice." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Electrifying and unputdownable." —Beth Revis, New York Times–bestselling author of the Across the Universe trilogy "Caine and Aguirre''s immersive world and unforgettable characters will absolutely enthrall you." —Zoraida Córdova, author of Labyrinth Lost and the Vicious Deep trilogy "A heart-stopping thrill ride." —Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of The Lovely Reckless "A breath of fresh air to the YA community." —Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Fresh and fascinating." — Booklist "Satisfying. . . . Should appeal to fans of Yancey''s 5th Wave trilogy." — Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books

A space pilot finds new friends and bitter enemies in this "non-stop adventure," the second book of a series from New York Times bestselling authors ( Booklist). Zara Cole was a thief back on Earth, but she''s been recently upgraded to intergalactic fugitive. On the run after a bloody battle in a covert war that she never expected to be fighting, Zara, her co-pilot Beatriz, and their Leviathan ship Nadim barely escaped with their lives. Now Zara and her crew of Honors need a safe haven, far from the creatures who want to annihilate them. But they''ll have to settle for the Sliver: a wild, dangerous warren of alien criminals. The secrets of the Sliver may have the power to turn the tide of the war they left behind—but in the wrong direction. Soon Zara will have to make a choice: run from the ultimate evil—or stand and fight. Praise for Honor Among Thieves: "Keenly wrought characters, imaginative worldbuilding, and an inventive plot engage and gratify while urging readers to stay curious, question authority, and fight injustice." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Electrifying and unputdownable." —Beth Revis, New York Times–bestselling author of the Across the Universe trilogy "Caine and Aguirre''s immersive world and unforgettable characters will absolutely enthrall you." —Zoraida Córdova, author of Labyrinth Lost and the Vicious Deep trilogy "A heart-stopping thrill ride." —Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of The Lovely Reckless "A breath of fresh air to the YA community." —Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Fresh and fascinating." — Booklist "Satisfying. . . . should appeal to fans of Yancey''s 5th Wave trilogy." — Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books

To save the Great Library, the unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone, Paper and Fire, and Ash and Quill put themselves in danger in the next thrilling adventure in the New York Times bestselling series. The opening moves of a deadly game have begun. Jess Brightwell has put himself in direct peril, with only his wits and skill to aid him in a game of cat and mouse with the Archivist Magister of the Great Library. With the world catching fire, and words printed on paper the spark that lights rebellion, it falls to smugglers, thieves, and scholars to save a library thousands of years in the making...if they can stay alive long enough to outwit their enemies.

There’s something out there in the dark. There’s always something watching. There’s always something reaching for you. Always. And sometimes there’s someone you can call. Someone you can hire. Someone who knows these dark streets and back alleys. Someone who knows how things work in this part of town. Private eyes who are often as dark as the things they hunt. Investigators who know how to look in the shadows for the things that go bump. Good guys but not always nice guys. Hardboiled Horror collects fifteen original tales of noir mystery shot through with elements of horror and the supernatural. Occult detectives, paranormal investigators, seedy P.I.s, amateur sleuths and ghost hunters tackle the cases no one else can handle. The killer lineup includes Heather Graham, Kevin J. Anderson, Rachel Caine, Scott Sigler, Seanan McGuire Alethea Kontis, Jonathan Maberry, Chris Ryall, Dana Fredsti, Jim Beard, Jacopo della Quercia, John Gilstrap, Jon McGoran, Josh Malerman, Max Allan Collins & Matthew V. Clemens, Lois H. Gresh and Nancy Holder. Edited by New York Times bestseller and five-time Bram Stoker Award winner Jonathan Maberry.

"Keenly wrought characters, imaginative worldbuilding . . . an inventive plot engage and gratify while urging readers to stay curious . . . and fight injustice." — Publishers Weekly, starred review Petty criminal Zara Cole has a painful past that''s made her stronger than most, which is why she chose life in New Detroit instead moving with her family to Mars. In her eyes, living inside a dome isn''t much better than a prison cell. Still, when Zara commits a crime that has her running scared, jail might be exactly where she''s headed. Instead Zara is recruited into the Honors, an elite team of humans selected by the Leviathan—a race of sentient alien ships—to explore the outer reaches of the universe as their passengers. Zara seizes the chance to flee Earth''s dangers, but when she meets Nadim, the alien ship she''s assigned, Zara starts to feel at home for the first time. But nothing could have prepared her for the dark, ominous truths that lurk behind the alluring glitter of starlight. "An action-packed novel . . . a breath of fresh air to the YA community." —Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Caine and Aguirre create a fresh and fascinating story of interspecies bonding, the power of music, and the effects of trauma on good creatures." — ALA Booklist "This story about unconventional connections and conflicts both interpersonal and intergalactic is a satisfying first outing in a planned series that should appeal to fans of Yancey''s 5th Wave trilogy." — Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books "Electrifying and unputdownable. There is no other book like this in the universe." —Beth Revis, New York Times–bestselling author of the Across the Universe trilogy

The unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone and Paper and Fire unite to save the Great Library of Alexandria from itself in this electrifying adventure in the New York Times bestselling series. Hoarding all the knowledge of the world, the Great Library jealously guards its secrets. But now a group of rebels poses a dangerous threat to its tyranny.... Jess Brightwell and his band of exiles have fled London, only to find themselves imprisoned in Philadelphia, a city led by those who would rather burn books than submit. But Jess and his friends have a bargaining chip: the knowledge to build a machine that will break the Library’s rule. Their time is running out. To survive, they’ll have to choose to live or die as one, to take the fight to their enemies—and to save the very soul of the Great Library....

Morganville, Texas is a quiet college town where humans and vampires live in relative peace. But lately a great deal of blood is being spilled - not in a feeding frenzy, but for someone's twisted idea of entertainment. After discovering that vampires populate Morganville - and surviving a number of adventures with her new night-dwelling friends - college student Claire Danvers has come to realise that for the most part, the undead just want to live their lives. But someone else wants them to get ready to rumble. There's a new extreme sport being broadcast over the Internet: bare-knuckle fights pitting captured vampires against one another - or, worse, against humans. Tracking the out-of-town signal leads Claire - accompanied by a loyal group of friends and frenemies - to discover that what started as an online brawl will soon threaten everyone in Morganville. And if they want to survive, they'll have to do a lot more than fight.

Something drastic has happened in Morganville while Claire and her friends were away. The town looks cleaner and happier than they''ve ever seen it before, but when their incoming group is arrested and separated - vampires from humans - they realise that the changes definitely aren''t for the better. It seems that an organisation called the Daylight Foundation has offered the population of Morganville something they''ve never had: hope of a vampire-free future. And while it sounds like salvation - even for the vampires themselves - the truth is far more sinister and deadly. Now, Claire, Shane and Eve need to find a way to break their friends out of Daylighter custody, before the vampires of Morganville meet their untimely end ...Includes a brand new and exclusive Morganville short story.

The New York Times Bestseller In Ink and Bone, bestselling author Rachel Caine introduced a world where knowledge is power, and power corrupts absolutely. Now she continues the story of those who dare to defy the Great Library—and rewrite history... Jess Brightwell has survived his introduction to the sinister, seductive world of the Library, but serving in its army is nothing like he envisioned. His life and the lives of those he cares for have been altered forever. Embarking on a mission to save one of their own, Jess and his band of allies make one wrong move and suddenly find themselves hunted by the Library’s deadly automata and forced to flee Alexandria, all the way to London. But Jess’s home isn’t safe anymore. The Welsh army is coming, London is burning, and soon Jess must choose between his friends, his family, and the Library, which is willing to sacrifice anything and anyone in the search for ultimate control...

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine brings the thrills in this paranormal noir story set in 1950s Fort Worth, Texas. The sign on the door used to say Valentine & Sands, Private Investigators ... but now it''s just Valentine, and a ghost who won''t let go of a case that haunts her. In a time when the lines between black and white, rich and poor were drawn in blood, two detectives--one dead, one living--will follow a missing little girl into an unimaginable darkness.

Not bound, as a book. Free. The new anthology from Shawn Speakman embodies that magical idea.

In this exhilarating series, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time.… Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly—but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden. Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family. Jess has been sent to be his family’s spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library’s service. When his friend inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe knowledge is more valuable than any human life—and soon both heretics and books will burn....

In the Houses of Montague and Capulet, there is only one goal: power. The boys are born to fight and die for honor and—if they survive—marry for influence and money, not love. The girls are assets, to be spent wisely. Their wishes are of no import. Their fates are written on the day they are born. Benvolio Montague, cousin to Romeo, knows all this. He expects to die for his cousin, for his house, but a spark of rebellion still lives inside him. At night, he is the Prince of Shadows, the greatest thief in Verona—and he risks all as he steals from House Capulet. In doing so, he sets eyes on convent-bound Rosaline, and a terrible curse begins that will claim the lives of many in Verona… …And will rewrite all their fates, forever.

In New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine’s latest Revivalist novel, Bryn Davis’s problems quickly turn from dead to worse… Already addicted to the pharmaceutical drug that keeps her body from decomposing, Bryn has to stop a secretive group of rich and powerful investors from eliminating the existing Returné addicts altogether. To ensure their plan to launch a new, military-grade strain of nanotech, the investors’ undead assassin—who just happens to be the ex-wife of Bryn’s lover Patrick—is on the hunt for anyone that stands in their way. And while Bryn’s allies aren’t about to go down without a fight, the secret she’s been keeping threatens to put those closest to her in even more danger. Poised to become a monster that her own side—and her own lover—will have to trap and kill, Bryn needs to find the cure to have any hope of preserving the lives of her friends, and her own dwindling humanity…

Claire has her share of challenges. Like being a genius in a school that favours beauty over brains; homicidal girls in her dorm, and finding out that her college town is overrun with the living dead. On the up side, she has a new boyfriend with a vampire-hunting dad. But when a local fraternity throws the Dead Girls'' Dance, hell is really going to break loose.

The traveling carnival is a leftover of a bygone era, a curiosity lurking on the outskirts of town. It is a place of contradictions-the bright lights mask the peeling paint; a carnie in greasy overalls slinks away from the direction of the Barker''s seductive call. It is a place of illusion-is that woman''s beard real? How can she live locked in that watery box? And while many are tricked by sleight of hand, there are hints of something truly magical going on. One must remain alert and learn quickly the unwritten rules of this dark show. To beat the carnival, one had better have either a whole lot of luck or a whole lot of guns-or maybe some magic of one''s own. Featuring stories grotesque and comical, outrageous and action-packed, Carniepunkis the first anthology to channel the energy and attitude of urban fantasy into the bizarre world of creaking machinery, twisted myths, and vivid new magic.

Thanks to its unique mix of human and vampire residents, Morganville is a small college town with big-time problems. But it isn''t the only town with vampire trouble . . . Claire never thought she''d leave Morganville, but when she gets accepted into the graduate course at MIT, she can''t pass up the opportunity. Saying goodbye to her firends, especially her boyfriend, Shane, is bittersweet, and her new life at MIT is both scary and exciting. Entrolled in a special advanced study programme with Professor Irene Anderson, former Morganville native, Claire is able to work on VLAD, her machine designed to cancel the mental abilities of vampires. But Morganville and its inhabitants are never really far from Claire''s mind. When she begins testing her machine on live subjects, things quickly spiral out of control, and Claire begins to wonder whether leaving Morganville was the last mistake she''ll ever make . . . ''Thrilling, sexy, and funny! These books are addictive. One of my very favourite vampire series.'' Richelle Mead, author of the international bestselling Vampire Academy series. Reviews for the Morganville Vampire series ''Thrilling, sexy, and funny! These books are addicitive. One of my very favourite vampire series.'' Richelle Mead, author of the international bestselling Vampire Academy series ''Rachel Caine is a first-class storyteller who can deal out amazing plot twists as though she was dealing cards.'' #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris ''This long-running young-adult paranormal fiction series goes from strength to strength.'' Sun-Herald ''Dump Stephanie Meyer''s Twilight books and replace them with the Morganvilles'' SFX Magazine

For years, the human and vampire residents of Morganville, Texas, have managed to co-exist in peace. But now that the threat to the vampires has been defeated, the human residents are learning that the gravest danger they face is the enemy within… Thanks to the eradication of the parasitic creatures known as the draug, the vampires of Morganville have been freed of their usual constraints. With the vampires indulging their every whim, the town’s human population is determined to hold on to their lives by taking up arms. But college student Claire Danvers isn’t about to take sides, considering she has ties to both the humans and the vampires. To make matters worse, a television show comes to Morganville looking for ghosts, just as vampire and human politics collide. Now, Claire and her friends have to figure out how to keep the peace without ending up on the nightly news…or worse.

The world is gone, destroyed by human, ecological, or supernatural causes. Survivors dodge chemical warfare and cruel gods; they travel the reaches of space and inhabit underground caverns. Their enemies are disease, corrupt corporations, and one another; their resources are few and their courage is tested. Powerful original dystopian tales from nine bestselling authors offer bleak insight, prophetic visions, and precious glimmers of light among the shards and ashes of a ruined world. Stories from: Kelley Armstrong Rachel Caine Kami Garcia Nancy Holder Melissa Marr Beth Revis Veronica Roth Carrie Ryan Margaret Stohl

A BRAND NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE NUMBER ONE UK BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MORGANVILLE VAMPIRES SERIES What if death could be cured by a drug? What if you needed that drug every day ... or death would reclaim you? It''s not hypothetical to Bryn Davis. It''s her so-called life. Bryn Davis is new on the job as a funeral director, but even she knows that once you''re dead, you ought to stay that way. But Fairview Mortuary has a hidden backroom business: resurrecting the dead for profit, at extortionate rates. Discovering her boss''s secret may cost Bryn more than her life . . . it may just take away her death, too.

Two of New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampire novels in one volume. Fade Out Without the evil Bishop ruling over Morganville, the vampires have made major concessions to the human population. But when a filmmaker goes missing after starting work on a documentary about vampires, Claire Danvers and her friends feel anything but safe... Kiss of Death Vampire Michael Glass's music has attracted the attention of a music producer-giving Michael the opportunity to leave Morganville. But between a horde of hateful humans and a savage party of feral vampires, Michael may not make it to the show on time...or ever.

Now in one volume-two of New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampire novels. Lord of Misrule In Morganville, violent black clouds promise a storm of devastating proportions. As student Claire Danvers and her friends prepare to defend Morganville against the elements the unexpected happens: Morganville's vampires begin to vanish. Discovering why leads Claire to one last choice: swear allegiance to the evil master vampire Bishop- or die... Carpe Corpus An underground resistance is brewing, and in order to contain it Bishop vows to obliterate the town and all its inhabitants. Claire and her friends are the only ones who stand in his way. But even if they defeat Bishop, will the vampires go back to the old rules, after having such a taste of power?

View our feature on Rachel Caine's Unseen.After Cassiel and Warden Luis Rocha rescue an adept child from a maniacal Djinn, they realize two things: the girl is already manifesting an incredible amount of power, and her kidnapping was not an isolated incident. This Djinn-aided by her devoted followers-is capturing children all over the world, and indoctrinating them so she can use their strength for herself. With no other options, Cassiel infiltrates the Djinn's organization-because if Cassiel cannot stop the Djinn's apocalyptic designs, all of humanity may be destroyed.

Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin has defeated her longtime enemy and saved the world - again. But at what cost? Standing at ground zero for the last attack, Joanne, the Djinn David, and the Earth herself have been poisoned by a substance that is destroying the magic that keeps the world alive.

Claire est le souffre-douleur de la reine de la fac de Morganville. Pour fuir le campus universitaire, elle s''installe dans une étrange maison déjà habitée par Eve la gothique, Shane le dur au coeur tendre, et Michael le musicien noctambule. Grâce à eux, elle découvre que les vampires règnent sur Morganville. Entre amitié et amour, les quatre colocataires vont devoir unir leurs forces pour lutter contre la menace grandissante...