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.

A thrilling novella set in the world of The Demon Cycle from bestselling fantasy author Peter V. Brett. Humanity has been brought to the brink of extinction. Each night, the world is overrun by demons. Bloodthirsty creatures of nightmare that have been hunting the surface for over 300 years. A scant few hamlets and half-starved city-states are all that remain of a once proud civilization, and it is only by hiding behind wards, ancient symbols with the power to repel the demons, that they survive. A handful of Messengers brave the night to keep the lines of communication open between the increasingly isolated populace. Briar Damaj is a boy of six in the small village of Bogton. Half-Krasian, the village children call him Mudboy for his dark skin. When tragedy strikes, Briar decides the town is better off without him, fleeing into the bog with nothing but his wits and a bit of herb lore to protect him. After twenty years, Ragen Messenger has agreed to retire and pass on his route to his protégé, Arlen Bales. But for all that he's earned the rest, he has no idea what to do with the rest of his life. When he learns Briar, the son of an old friend, is missing, Ragen is willing to risk any danger to bring him safely home.

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.

Devastated, alone & trapped in my misery, I am not capable of fighting the evil that has set its sights on me since the day I was born. I can't think, I can't breathe for the pain. It takes the Hell equivalent of a miracle to bring me back from the depths of my despair and it comes in a form I could not have expected. Wrathful, vengeful & determined to get my daughter back where she belongs, Hell hath no fury like a mother torn from her child. As the life I knew falls in tatters around me, can I ever be the same woman that my circle loved? Growth and maturity are the keywords of the day as I have to let one of my circle face his new destiny and let one of them go and be who he needs to be. But with the sadness, comes a whole new chapter in our lives and I couldn't be happier. Darkness, deception and depravity is on the cards in this epic conclusion to the Demon Queen Series, along with a good old happily ever after! Read Annabelle's Apocalypse to find out! Contains a triggering situation. Includes M/M, F/F & Reverse Knotting!

Jared is called home, his adoptive mother is dying. She's a white witch who has kept a dark secret for a long time. At her death, Jared is left with this dark secret and haunted by a rapacious demon so powerful that he can't be destroyed, only contained. And that isn't working so well since his mother's death. Unable to cope, Jared drinks himself into oblivion while his nightmares become reality. As he reaches out for help, he wonders if it will be enough and if it will be in time to stop a horrific evil from coming into this world.

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?

To save the ones she loves from a fate worse than death, Leia must face demons she isn't ready to face. But these demons aren't going to wait... Overnight, Leia Swanson is plunged into a dangerous new world, full of monsters and menace-all while trying to contend with an incredible, inhuman power that has been bestowed upon her. There's never been a hope in Hell...until now. The Nephilim Rising Series includes all four stories in the captivating urban fantasy series readers describe as "urban fantasy at its finest!" If you like breakneck pacing, ruthless monsters, action, and more than a touch of snark, then you'll love N. P. Martin's bestselling series. Buy the omnibus now to get FOUR books you won't want to put down! **This is a completely rewritten and revised version of the previously published series, The Watchers.**

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.