Urban fantasy

Hidden Darkness.This is what Joel Contello was suspecting, forcing him to challenge the secrecy of his six-year role involving infants and microchip implants. When hiring promises cannot deliver and they ignore his questions, the suspicion of conspiracy grows.Officer Graham becomes overwhelmed with a separate darkness. One that quickly changes the rookie deputy and pushes him close to ending his dream career. A series of events take shape when the Citizen Defense Acceleration Center (CDAC) implements a new policy initiative. One that involves artificial intelligence and the awakening of a robotic beast.These events bring the two men together as the policy change directly affects both of their current roles within society, and their unknown assigned roles from three decades before.Joel realizes there may be a link between his infant research and the robotic beast.Will Joel and Officer Graham embrace the hidden darkness?It may be just enough to continue the lifelong quest of one, to shine a light where humanity has failed to see.What have you taken for granted?This book is a dark fantasy meant for mature audiences.

»Ich sorge dafür, dass man diesen Mord vergisst. Du hast nichts zu verlieren. Außer deinem Leben.«Um ihren Verlobten zu rächen, hat die Werwölfin Nala jemanden getötet. Die Tat nagt an ihrem Gewissen, deshalb vertraut sie sich einem Therapeuten an. Dr. Julius Denn stellt sie als Assistentin in seiner Praxis ein und fängt sie in ihrer Trauer auf.Doch eines Tages begegnet sie einem geheimnisvollen Werwolf, welcher verspricht, den Mord von ihr zu nehmen.Kann sie sich auf dieses Angebot einlassen?

»Die Welt darf nicht überbevölkert werden. Deshalb wurde ein Gesetz eingeführt, das den Vampiren ihre Menschenrechte aberkennt.«Nachdem er auf ein grausames Verbrechen stößt, nimmt der Werwolf Raphael einen Vampir bei sich auf, welcher durch schwere Misshandlungen sein Gedächtnis verloren hat.Weil die Täterin ein Mensch ist, kommt sie ungestraft davon, denn sie ist laut Gesetz den Vampiren übergeordnet.Raphael beschließt, seinem Schützling die verlorenen Erinnerungen zurückzubringen und ihn von seinem Trauma zu heilen.Dabei ist seine eigene Vergangenheit noch lange nicht verarbeitet...

Good things come to those who stake. The nephilim have big plans for me--but they're not the only ones.The fae magicked my blood and are using it in ways I never imagined. Brisa and her allies will stop at nothing to obtain my light, even if I die in the process. And my own relatives are intent on weaponizing me against other supernaturals.But I'm tired of being everyone else's pawn.I'd rather be their villain.Immerse yourself in Eva's thrilling and romantic conclusion by USA Today Bestselling author, Nina Walker.

The Erinyes came from the Godblood that spilled from the sky in the Endless War. They were born of blood and darkness and knew only fury...Or so the humans say. The gods are long gone, but their cursed children still walk the earth.Harper had never felt like she belonged anywhere. She was an outsider among her own kind and hated by humans. Now, someone was killing Erinyes and leaving behind strange ritualistic markings. If Harper ever hoped to follow in her father's footsteps, she needed to figure out who was doing the killing and why. She wasn't the only one investigating the murders. Gage was looking for justice, or vengeance. He wasn't sure what the difference was anymore. Someone was targeting his family, and if he couldn't let go of his vendetta, he would lose even more than he already had. Together, they were caught in a mystery that had been hidden for a long time. How exactly did the Endless War end?Some things were better left forgotten, as they might not survive the answers they find. An urban fantasy series about the family we chose, the secrets we keep, and how far we would go to protect them both.

Freya and Jacob thought their powers were gone for good after they saved the world, they were happy with that. Then one chilly spring morning Odin's ravens reappear outside their Melbourne apartment.A power-hungry wannabe-God is luring women to his compound in the country. Freya and Jacob's magical abilities have been restored but will it be enough to stop this new threat?Or will one man with a god complex trigger the end of the world?

Dr. Raisa Montefiore has based her life on science, but at the moment, only three facts are relevant: A) werewolves don't exist, B) she may have created the one standing in front of her, C) revisit fact A.She's a magic scientist with a mission to heal, but when her passion project is twisted to create the world's first wolf shifter and her entire world comes crashing down, she's thrown from the lab and onto a path filled with changing-and dangerous-unknowns.With her life's research on the line, she's forced to work with the wolf, an infuriating man who was bossy enough before he went furry. Worse still is their cover story: fake dating. Their deadly pursuers are looking pretty good in comparison.She's trusting the Big Bad Wolf to protect her from the perils of the forest, while hoping he's not the biggest danger of them all. Or that she won't give in to the urge to throw his corpse in a vat of strong acid, leaving no trace of his remains.Either way, Raisa is redeeming her life's work and no man-or wolf-is going to stop her.Love, danger, and magic collide in this action-packed urban fantasy featuring witty banter, a shifter romance, and a clever Red Riding Hood retelling.Join the hunt now!

Lorenzo Stephens, a kid with an unusual habit of spinning around a broken rubber band tied to a paperclip, is just your simple everyday drug dealer trying to make some money here and there, with dreams of becoming a successful author someday. Unfortunately, the rather stagnant lifestyle that comes with such, often times leaves him wondering if his aspirations are too far-fetched to get his hopes up on.That is, until one night at a party his best friend is hosting, where the life he so boringly lived for seemingly an eternity takes a treacherous sharp turn; forcing Lorenzo to quickly grow into the man he always dreamed of becoming, as he is thrown into the middle of an all-out war. One that would determine the fate of two worlds, and one that can only be saved through the rubber band tied to a paperclip that Lorenzo has been playing with since he was a young kid.

Everything changed the day he ran into her with his jet thousands of feet in the sky.Freelance pilot Ferenc Janos's life is turned upside down when Olivia Gillies, a woman who can control air and travel through lightning, tells him he's the guardian of the air elemental. Around the same time as her sudden arrival, masked figures have been appearing around the city with the ability to summon and control strange creatures. Their target? The homeless girl who happened to steal his wallet.Ferenc doesn't understand his new role or why he feels a strange need to protect her, but if he can't set aside his skepticism long enough to learn from Olivia, then a much more powerful threat could be unleashed onto the universe.

Magic is real. The stories parents once told their children were true. Monsters exist in this world. Jack wasn't supposed to be there that night. It was a silly dare that changed everything, one that revealed the truth about his life and the world he lived in. It was the night that the old school burned down, that he met her, Kaitlyn. It was the night he learned the truth. There is magic in this world, and there are monsters. His eyes have been opened, and now they can no longer be closed. What part will Jack play in the unexpected world he has found himself thrust into?

Being part of the Midwest Pack isn't easy-especially now.My life has never been simple-and it only keeps getting more complicated. The Alphas, Ethan, and several key players in the otherworld go missing, thrusting me into the position of Elite Alpha and tasking me with finding them. The list of suspects grows as I realize that mating with Ethan has caused allies to become enemies. Will I locate the missing in time or will I be the last Alpha standing?I don't know who I can trust. Too many people want me dead, including a new group of witches who want to rid the world of were-animals, especially those who can wield magic like me and Ethan.Adding to the problems is a new group of vampires, who would do anything necessary to gain control of the Northern Seethe and the power it holds over the Midwest, including hurting the people I love. There's no way I'm going to let that happen. But will my life be the cost for their protection?

Praise for Broken Restoration:This book is amazing. The storyline is action packed and holds valuable lessons for teens and adults alike. 5/5 What if complete restoration required absolute brokenness?Evicted from the luxury and freed from the restrictions of Laodicea's Community of Light, the crew find themselves homeless and without prospect. Stumbling upon old family and new friends at an abandoned factory, the Light's purpose for them is gradually revealed. But surely they have misinterpreted His plan? Are they up to the challenge?Will their personal stumbling blocks be too great to overcome?Is the Dark too insidious and ingrained in Laodicea to be defeated?Armour of Light Series:1. DANGEROUS SALVATION2. BLINDING REVELATION3. BROKEN RESTORATION4. HUMBLE INSURRECTION (coming soon)

Everything about Adria Dawson's life has changed in unimaginable ways. Now she must face the ultimate challenge and risk not only her life but the lives of everyone she loves at the wrathful hands of Isaac Mayfair's father, Sovereign of the werewolf world. Determined to help unravel a mysterious message deeply rooted in an unhinged mind, Adria becomes obsessed with traveling into Aramei's turbulent past. Meanwhile, Adria and the Mayfairs are doing everything they can to smoke out and trap the Praverian traitor. But what could a simple girl like Adria ever do that could be considered an act of war? The landscape of the werewolf world will be forever changed in the climactic conclusion to The Darkmoon Saga.

Another day, another step closer to Hell on Earth being unleashed.With every piece that falls into place for the queen of the Underworld, Kymaris gains strength and power that will make it more difficult to defeat her when the time comes. It feels as if we're in a desperate race to get just one step ahead of her, but my demise feels closer than it ever has before with still so much to do.The first order of business is to unlock the angelic powers with which I was gifted at birth, and Carrick insists on getting help from my archnemesis to do so. Yes, I have to save the world, but my priority has now become rescuing my sister from the Underworld. While there are many questions still to be answered about my long-lost twin, I know I will not win this battle without her by my side.In the midst of all the doom and gloom, Carrick has become my beacon of shining light. Our connection unimaginable, my heart recognizes his as the other half of its whole. Inexplicable and deeper than one could ever imagine, the love I hold for him is forged by destiny, however ill-fated it may turn out to be.And those are the feelings I must hold close...to keep me going. Because a painful lesson is on the horizon-betrayal never comes from your enemies.A Battle of Blood and Stone is book four of the Chronicles of the Stone Veil series and is best enjoyed if read in series order.

Life as I knew it ended the day I accepted my fate.In its place is an existence even the wildest imagination could never fathom. Strange creatures walk among us, plotting our demise, and I've come to find that the fate of our world rests squarely on my shoulders. We're all in danger and I'm trying to figure out how to make it through each day.The key to my survival is a man I can't figure out. As dangerous as the darkest fae, I have no choice but to work with him to stop the prophecy that's foretold to be the ruination of mankind.Carrick Byrne continues to be my only source of information, but he doles it out as he sees fit. He intrigues and scares me in equal measure, yet I can't help but be attracted to him. And the more I discover about him, the more it becomes clear he feels the same.As we travel to Faere in search of answers, we find that every piece of information leads to more questions, that every question leads to a new piece of the puzzle, and that, most importantly, no one can be trusted.The more secrets we uncover, one thing is certain- if we have any chance of saving the world, we have to do it together.A Discovery of Secrets and Fate is book two of the Chronicles of the Stone Veil series and is best enjoyed if read in series order.

It's time to meet my destiny.Kymaris has everything she needs to bring down the veil between Earth and the Underworld. If she's successful in completing the ritual, Earth will be darkened by evil. Demons will swarm our lands and the human race will be decimated.It's up to me to stop her.My fate is to thwart the prophecy, but I'm not sure what to do. While I may have some gifts, I am still merely a human facing the queen of the Dark Fae who holds unimaginable power.But I have something she doesn't. Something she could never comprehend.I have love.Deep, abiding love which gives me the strength and courage to face down evil. Family, friends, and unexpected allies, who will stand shoulder to shoulder with me against this enemy. Should I fail, they are prepared to go down with me, but only after we have given our all.My sacrifice may destroy everything I am. Fate may require my demise. But if that happens, I will leave this realm without regret, knowing that I have loved and been loved in return.The Rise of Fortune and Fury is book five of the Chronicles of the Stone Veil series and is best enjoyed if read in series order.

Beware goddesses giving gifts. Especially ones you didn't intend to ask for. Mark and Julie managed to stop the regular profaning of the goddess' ritual. But that doesn't mean everything is coming up roses. What pleased The Mother angered The Mad God. He is angry with Mark and Julie, and his acolytes are using deadly magic against them, but sorcery leaves no fingerprints, no facial recognition, and no evidence of who is responsible. Mark and Julie will do anything for a lead back to their enemies. But anonymity is a fragile shield.

Cora Somerville is being hunted.That much isn't new; the government has been after witches like her for decades, and ever since they took Cora's mother and brother, she's determined to help her coven smuggle witches to safe havens.Then after a botched rescue, she runs into him. Theo. An old friend who'd almost been more, but vanished without a trace. To her shock, he's not just back in Los Angeles-he's now a witch hunter, and he's been assigned to bring her entire operation down.As the fate of the two intertwine, Theo can't bring himself to turn Cora in, and Cora doesn't want to admit she needs Theo's help. Most of all, neither wants to face all the things they left unsaid a decade ago...But with the rest of the witch hunters closing in, working together and rekindling the past might be the only way to survive.

"Grimsby, the newest Auditor in the magical Department of Unorthodox Affairs, finds himself in hot water when he intercepts a friend's case in this fast-paced and thrilling urban fantasy. Against all odds, Grimshaw Griswald Grimsby has become an Auditor, enforcing laws about magic for Boston's Department of Unorthodox Affairs. But Grimsby soon realizes the daily grind of his job is far removed from the glamour he imagined. Overlooked for every exciting case, Grimsby tires of being told to handle mundane magical troubles, and appropriates a case file intended for a friend. Alongside Leslie Mayflower, the temporarily unretired Huntsman, Grimsby aims to crack the case and discover the origin of a strange, unfinished ritual--one that seems to imitate the handiwork of a foe Mayflower put down twenty years ago. Together, they'll have to deal with escaped werewolves, a cursed artifact, and a perilous journey to the mysterious subterranean city below Boston, all to uncover the shocking truth. At any cost, Grimsby must stop this ritual from finally being completed. Yet the cost may be paid not by himself but by his friends"--

He's trapped in hell. He's slave to a demon He's going to make them sorry.Immortal wizard, Otto Schneider misjudged his deal with Daniel badly. Now he's a demon's puppet and, kidnapping people because he has no choice ...... or so the demons think.Forced to perform dread work or watch others suffer, he must bide his time, but millennia of being unopposed has made the demons complacent and they turn their back on him at their peril.Otto intends to find a way back to Bremen, his wife, his new student, Katja, and everything he loves, but he cannot do it without help. Who can you trust when you are already in hell?Amid a web of deceit and betrayal, our wizard must find a way to overcome the ancient magic that binds him and strike back against the demons who threaten to invade the Earth.The defender of Bremen is coming back and he's bringing hell with him!

Ein arroganter Bad Boy, eine schüchterne Studentin und ein göttlicher Fluch …Die spannende Romantasy, die dich in den Bann ziehen wird!Eigentlich könnte der arrogante Ty sein Leben im puren Luxus genießen, wäre da nicht ein uralter Fluch, der auf ihm lastet. Als Zeitjäger, verflucht von niemand Geringerem als dem Gott Chronos, ist er dazu verdammt, den Menschen ihre Zeit zu stehlen. Einsam fristet Ty sein Dasein - bis er an der Oxford-Universität auf Mauerblümchen Livia trifft, deren Zeit er nicht absorbieren kann. Eine gefährliche und faszinierende Begegnung, denn sein verbittertes Herz schlägt in ihrer Gegenwart unaufhaltsam schneller. Aber Livia darf sein Geheimnis unter keinen Umständen erfahren, doch schon bald gerät Ty ins Fadenkreuz der Horatio, die ihn als letzten seiner Art töten wollen. Ein scheinbar aussichtsloser Kampf beginnt …Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuauflage des bereits erschienen Romans Cursed Hearts - Fesseln der Zeit.Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Zwischen College-Liebesroman und packender Romantasy - wunderbare Mischung!" „Fantasy-Fans werden diesen Roman lieben." „Das Thema Zeit und die Verbindungen zur griechischen Mythologie wurden wahnsinnig spannend verpackt!" „Lockerer, flüssiger Schreibstil und Protagonisten, die einem schnell ans Herz wachsen."

Spannende und magische Urban-Fantasy!Amelie fährt mit ihrer Klasse nach Südfrankreich an eine wunderschöne, malerische Küste namens Côte de la Lune. Doch schon am ersten Tag bekommt sie von einem mysteriösen Mann ein geheimnisvolles Amulett geschenkt. Was hat es damit auf sich? Hat es etwas mit der Stadt der Elfen zu tun, von der der fremde Mann sprach? Amelie muss verschiedene Rätsel lösen, um das geheime Tor zu finden, das scheinbar der Eingang zu dieser Stadt der Elfen ist. Doch sie muss schnell sein, denn irgendjemand ist ihr einen Schritt voraus und versucht mit allen Mitteln selbst in die Stadt der Elfen zu gelangen.Jugend-Fantasyroman ab 10 Jahren