Guns, sex, arcane power, and deals with the devil . . . demon summoner Kara Gillian returns for the eighth paranormal fantasy in the Demon Novel series. “A nifty combination of police procedural and urban fantasy” for fans of Nalini Singh and Patricia Briggs (Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). The demon invasion of Earth has begun, and as the world’s top arcane expert, demon summoner Kara Gillian is leading the battle against them. Unnatural catastrophes, odd plagues, and martial law of the norm, and Kara is hard-pressed to keep up with the mounting threats. Add in the arrival of demonic lords with conflicting goals, and she has the perfect recipe for global disaster. Yet when a centuries-old scheme puts the future of humanity on the line, Kara must scramble to stop the machinations, though treachery, hidden dangers, and ancient enemies block her at every turn. Soon she uncovers the disturbing legacy of the demon realm and the hideous betrayal at its core. However, before Kara can unmask the one behind the assault on Earth, she’ll need to perform the most dangerous summoning ever attempted―and if her enemy has its way, it may just be her last. But no matter how much of her own blood she has to spill, it’ll be a cold day in hell before she surrenders.

Amran Hamdan lives in Kehulu, a village so much in abundance it defies logic. For twenty-five years, Amran's father, Kehulu's de facto chief, rejects every newcomer to the village, prompting a nasty rumor to circulate among neighboring villagers. "Too many residents would burst the secret bubble," one said. What is the secret? Amran finds out, to his horror, that he had inherited a legacy so dreadful it made him wish that his father would just kill him. Just seventeen-years-old at the time, Amran rejects the legacy, having not seen a ghost in his life, what more sustain one. There is a price to pay for his rejection, causing Amran's father his life. But that is not the end of everything. Saka - demon of legacy is a real phenomena, and still in practice today in parts of Asia.

An aging Messenger takes his armor out of storage for one last adventure. Six-year-old Briar Damaj, a half Krasian boy in the tiny village of Bogton, is used to being tormented by his siblings, and the villagers who call him Mudboy. When an attack leaves him orphaned, Briar feels he has no choice but to flee into the demon-infested bog where chances of survival seem hopeless. Ragen, a Messenger and friend of Briar’s father, hunts for days through fetid swampland before giving the boy up for dead and retiring from his dangerous career. A decade later, Ragen receives news that Briar has survived against all odds, living alone in the wetlands like an animal. Unable to bear it, Ragen puts on his old armor and sets out for one last adventure to bring Briar home. A tale set between The Daylight War and The Skull Throne of Peter V. Brett’s internationally bestselling Demon Cycle series, Messenger’s Legacy can be enjoyed both as a standalone and part of the larger series, which has sold over 4M copies in 27 languages worldwide. Praise for Messenger’s Legacy: A great short story, and also a great lead-in to the fourth novel in the series, The Skull Throne. ... This series has my highest recommendation. A must-read.” — Civilian Reader “The amount of depth that Brett manages to get into his short stories and novellas never ceases to amaze me and Messenger’s Legacy is no exception [...] Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed getting stuck into Brett’s world and my only disappointment was that it ended so quickly.” — SFcrowsnest Friendship, love, bravery and survival against the odds are key themes in all of Peter’s work and you will find them weaved artistically within this novella – a wonderful addition to The Demon Cycle canon.” — Fantasy Faction

Orchard Landing, where magic intertwines seamlessly with the everyday, Lucy leads a life she never thought possible. As a devoted soldier in the magical army, she, alongside her closest friend Danielle, works tirelessly to apprehend their own kind and safeguard the delicate balance between the Mutane Sihiri and humans. Lucy finds solace in her chosen family, her unwavering loyalty to the cause, and the comforting embrace of friendship. With her heart filled with contentment, she couldn't have wished for a better life. In a sudden and vicious onslaught, Orchard Landing is attacked by relentless demons. Lucy discovers that these malevolent creatures are in search of her, their gaze fixated upon her alone. Confusion grips her heart as she tries to understand why she, of all people, would become the target of such monstrous forces. Lucy's world unravels before her eyes. The very fabric of her existence is torn apart, exposing a history veiled in a labyrinth of lies. Every cherished truth she held dear crumbles, leaving her floating in a sea of uncertainty. The people she believed she could trust, those who formed the pillars of her life, now hide secrets about her own identity. With her foundations shattered, Lucy embarks on a perilous journey to confront her past, to uncover the elusive truths buried deep within her soul. As she traverses the landscape of her own history, she questions who she truly is and if the answers she seeks will bring solace or despair. Betrayal lurks in every shadow, threatening to devour her fragile spirit. Will she emerge from the crucible of her past stronger than ever before, or will the revelations she uncovers irreparably break her spirit?

Alaric always knew his goal in life was to become one of the elite magician-soldiers in the army of Erados. On the eve of the realization of his dream, one man's foul play thrusts him and an unlikely companion into the raging civil war that engulfs the world outside. Forced out of the shelter of their lifelong home, Alaric and Colbert must face the reality of war and dangers that they have only heard of, carefully trying to balance their ideals without losing their lives. As if that wasn't enough, an ageless demon awakens from his slumber, determined to overrun the world with his kin. Faced with a power that threatens to corrupt their world, Alaric and Colbert are faced with no option but to fight, and perhaps sacrifice far more than they could have ever dreamed...

I’m a lethal demon-slayer. He’s not only the essence of temptation, he’s the enemy. Our attraction could prove deadly. I’m a weapon trained by a dangerous society to slay demons, but all I want is a clean exit and a normal life… except leaving is a sin punishable by death. After I fail to eliminate a target and share a night of passion with a dangerously hot incubus, there’s no going back. Dex Grigori, the very incubus that set my world on fire burns for vengeance. Still scarred from his parents’ murder by the same kind of demon hunter as me, leaves me hiding my true nature. With an assassin hunting me down and nobody left to help, I bare my heart to show I’m not Dex’s adversary. Only his rage at my betrayal has him questioning whether he should kill me or hate-f*ck me. With being each other’s best ally, and our bodies begging to be intertwined, we either learn to trust each other or allow The Society the chance to destroy both our worlds. Dark Legacy is an action-packed, paranormal, urban fantasy that features a fierce heroine, a dangerous hero, and a steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance.

VAMPIRE ANNA STRONG... Anna has struggled to adapt to her supernatural status while clinging to the vestiges of her humanity. Now she must deal with her legacy. The sinister vampire who transformed her is dead, and Anna is entitled to his vast fortune. But a predatory werewolf comes forward, claiming the inheritance as her own-and she'll kill to get what she wants most: blood and money.

Jonas of Bobbio's life mirrored many of the transformations of the seventh century, while his three saints' Lives provide a window into the early medieval Age of Saints and the monastic and political worlds of Merovingian Gaul and Lombard Italy.

The definitive, fascinating story of the scariest film ever made and its enduring impact in Hollywood and beyond—from the director’s biographer comes a must-read for horror fans and cinema buffs, just in time for the movie’s 50th anniversary and the release of the first movie in a new Exorcist trilogy. Includes a foreword by John Russo, author and cowriter of the seminal horror film Night of the Living Dead. On December 26, 1973, The Exorcist was released. Within days it had become legend. Moviegoers braved hours-long lines in winter weather to see it. Some audience members famously fainted or vomited. Half a century later, the movie that both inspired and transcends the modern horror genre has lost none of its power to terrify and unsettle. The Exorcist Legacy reveals the complete story of this cultural phenomenon, from the real-life exorcism in 1949 Maryland that inspired William Peter Blatty’s bestselling novel on which the movie is based, to its many sequels, prequels, TV series, and homages. Nat Segaloff, biographer of the film’s director, William Friedkin, draws on original interviews with cast, crew, and participants as well as revelations from personal papers to present an intriguing and surprising new view of the making of the movie, and its aftermath. Segaloff also examines as never before the keys to the movie’s enduring appeal. Friedkin and Blatty’s goal was far more ambitious than making a scary movie; they aimed to make people “think about the concept of good and evil.” The Exorcist succeeds, and then some, not just by creating on-screen scares, but by challenging viewers’ deepest personal beliefs—and fears.