Author: Spencer Charnas
Publisher: Z2 Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There’s always a sequel. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME picks up the bloody trail left by the debut graphic novel from ICE NINE KILLS, with a shockingly “meta” twist. There’s always a sequel. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME picks up the bloody trail left by the debut graphic novel from ICE NINE KILLS. Following the shocking events of the first installment, Heather Thompson and her mother relocated to idyllic Marshscotch, Massachusetts in hopes of building a new life. But the pair can’t escape the past, as a new series of murders unfold, with Spencer Charnas once again a prime suspect. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME was written by frequent collaborator Ryan J. Downey, a longtime journalist, alongside Spencer himself.
Inked In Blood 2 - Once Upon a Crime
Author: Spencer Charnas
Publisher: Z2 Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There’s always a sequel. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME picks up the bloody trail left by the debut graphic novel from ICE NINE KILLS, with a shockingly “meta” twist. There’s always a sequel. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME picks up the bloody trail left by the debut graphic novel from ICE NINE KILLS. Following the shocking events of the first installment, Heather Thompson and her mother relocated to idyllic Marshscotch, Massachusetts in hopes of building a new life. But the pair can’t escape the past, as a new series of murders unfold, with Spencer Charnas once again a prime suspect. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME was written by frequent collaborator Ryan J. Downey, a longtime journalist, alongside Spencer himself.
Publisher: Z2 Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There’s always a sequel. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME picks up the bloody trail left by the debut graphic novel from ICE NINE KILLS, with a shockingly “meta” twist. There’s always a sequel. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME picks up the bloody trail left by the debut graphic novel from ICE NINE KILLS. Following the shocking events of the first installment, Heather Thompson and her mother relocated to idyllic Marshscotch, Massachusetts in hopes of building a new life. But the pair can’t escape the past, as a new series of murders unfold, with Spencer Charnas once again a prime suspect. INKED IN BLOOD 2: ONCE UPON A CRIME was written by frequent collaborator Ryan J. Downey, a longtime journalist, alongside Spencer himself.
Trail of Blood 2
Author: Valerie Blue Dam-at Claveria
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9355971222
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
The journals content are some diary articles, some encouraging words sent via text messages, some plans and ponderings, a reflection of my life transitioning from college to my next venture which is employment or the entry into corporate world. God sealed with me a covenant to Obey Him with glad reckless joy and abandon. There comes a time in one’s life when we experience spiritual dryness. This book is a wonderful journey of winning over the battle of the black curtain or the big “D” short for depression which the author calls occasional melancholic blues. The author triumphed over a long saga of countless attractions and relinquishing control and she allowed God to break her so that she will be made whole. The second part of the book is a compilation of Pastor Velasco Legasi’s timely and challenging preaching to live out a victorious Christian life and documented the foundation that laid out the tenets and canon of a Bible Believing Conservative Baptist Church. From her college journal, Valerie Blue Dam-at Claveria shows how you can cultivate a deeper relationship with God. She shares that the safest place on earth is to be living “inside the will of God.” Trail of Blood—A Woman in Amber is a journal that will keep you rooted in God’s word and a must-have book for every Christian who has a rightful heritage to be a child of God.
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9355971222
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
The journals content are some diary articles, some encouraging words sent via text messages, some plans and ponderings, a reflection of my life transitioning from college to my next venture which is employment or the entry into corporate world. God sealed with me a covenant to Obey Him with glad reckless joy and abandon. There comes a time in one’s life when we experience spiritual dryness. This book is a wonderful journey of winning over the battle of the black curtain or the big “D” short for depression which the author calls occasional melancholic blues. The author triumphed over a long saga of countless attractions and relinquishing control and she allowed God to break her so that she will be made whole. The second part of the book is a compilation of Pastor Velasco Legasi’s timely and challenging preaching to live out a victorious Christian life and documented the foundation that laid out the tenets and canon of a Bible Believing Conservative Baptist Church. From her college journal, Valerie Blue Dam-at Claveria shows how you can cultivate a deeper relationship with God. She shares that the safest place on earth is to be living “inside the will of God.” Trail of Blood—A Woman in Amber is a journal that will keep you rooted in God’s word and a must-have book for every Christian who has a rightful heritage to be a child of God.
Hidden Huntress
Author: Danielle L. Jensen
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 0857664735
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Sometimes, one must accomplish the impossible. Beneath the mountain, the king’s reign of tyranny is absolute; the one troll with the capacity to challenge him is imprisoned for treason. Cécile has escaped the darkness of Trollus, but she learns all too quickly that she is not beyond the reach of the king’s power. Or his manipulation. Recovered from her injuries, she now lives with her mother in Trianon and graces the opera stage every night. But by day she searches for the witch who has eluded the trolls for five hundred years. Whether she succeeds or fails, the costs to those she cares about will be high. To find Anushka, she must delve into magic that is both dark and deadly. But the witch is a clever creature. And Cécile might not just be the hunter. She might also be the hunted…
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 0857664735
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Sometimes, one must accomplish the impossible. Beneath the mountain, the king’s reign of tyranny is absolute; the one troll with the capacity to challenge him is imprisoned for treason. Cécile has escaped the darkness of Trollus, but she learns all too quickly that she is not beyond the reach of the king’s power. Or his manipulation. Recovered from her injuries, she now lives with her mother in Trianon and graces the opera stage every night. But by day she searches for the witch who has eluded the trolls for five hundred years. Whether she succeeds or fails, the costs to those she cares about will be high. To find Anushka, she must delve into magic that is both dark and deadly. But the witch is a clever creature. And Cécile might not just be the hunter. She might also be the hunted…
Stolen Songbird
Author: Danielle L. Jensen
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1908844973
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
USA Today bestseller For five centuries, a witch’s curse has bound the trolls to their city beneath the ruins of Forsaken Mountain—time enough for their nefarious magic to fade from human memory and into myth. But a prophecy has spoken of a union that will set the trolls free, and when Cécile de Troyes is taken beneath the mountain, she learns there is far more to the myth than she could have imagined. Cécile has only one thing on her mind after she is brought to Trollus: escape. But if she is to succeed, she must bide her time and find a way to outsmart the clever, fast, and inhumanly strong trolls that hold her captive. But while awaiting the perfect opportunity, Cécile unexpectedly falls for the enigmatic troll prince to whom she has been bonded and married. Their love gradually changes her perspective, opening her heart to new friends and opening her eyes to the hardships of the enslaved half-troll, half-human creatures of Trollus. As rebellion brews and the political games of Trollus escalate, Cécile becomes more than a trapped father’s daughter. She becomes a princess, a witch, and the hope of a people—someone who has the power to change Trollus forever.
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1908844973
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
USA Today bestseller For five centuries, a witch’s curse has bound the trolls to their city beneath the ruins of Forsaken Mountain—time enough for their nefarious magic to fade from human memory and into myth. But a prophecy has spoken of a union that will set the trolls free, and when Cécile de Troyes is taken beneath the mountain, she learns there is far more to the myth than she could have imagined. Cécile has only one thing on her mind after she is brought to Trollus: escape. But if she is to succeed, she must bide her time and find a way to outsmart the clever, fast, and inhumanly strong trolls that hold her captive. But while awaiting the perfect opportunity, Cécile unexpectedly falls for the enigmatic troll prince to whom she has been bonded and married. Their love gradually changes her perspective, opening her heart to new friends and opening her eyes to the hardships of the enslaved half-troll, half-human creatures of Trollus. As rebellion brews and the political games of Trollus escalate, Cécile becomes more than a trapped father’s daughter. She becomes a princess, a witch, and the hope of a people—someone who has the power to change Trollus forever.
Ink & Sigil
Author: Kevin Hearne
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1984821261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne returns to the world of his beloved Iron Druid Chronicles in a spin-off series about an eccentric master of rare magic solving an uncanny mystery in Scotland. “A terrific kick-off of a new, action-packed, enchantingly fun series.”—Booklist Al MacBharrais is both blessed and cursed. He is blessed with an extraordinary white moustache, an appreciation for craft cocktails—and a most unique magical talent. He can cast spells with magically enchanted ink and he uses his gifts to protect our world from rogue minions of various pantheons, especially the Fae. But he is also cursed. Anyone who hears his voice will begin to feel an inexplicable hatred for Al, so he can only communicate through the written word or speech apps. And his apprentices keep dying in peculiar freak accidents. As his personal life crumbles around him, he devotes his life to his work, all the while trying to crack the secret of his curse. But when his latest apprentice, Gordie, turns up dead in his Glasgow flat, Al discovers evidence that Gordie was living a secret life of crime. Now Al is forced to play detective—while avoiding actual detectives who are wondering why death seems to always follow Al. Investigating his apprentice’s death will take him through Scotland’s magical underworld, and he’ll need the help of a mischievous hobgoblin if he’s to survive.
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1984821261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne returns to the world of his beloved Iron Druid Chronicles in a spin-off series about an eccentric master of rare magic solving an uncanny mystery in Scotland. “A terrific kick-off of a new, action-packed, enchantingly fun series.”—Booklist Al MacBharrais is both blessed and cursed. He is blessed with an extraordinary white moustache, an appreciation for craft cocktails—and a most unique magical talent. He can cast spells with magically enchanted ink and he uses his gifts to protect our world from rogue minions of various pantheons, especially the Fae. But he is also cursed. Anyone who hears his voice will begin to feel an inexplicable hatred for Al, so he can only communicate through the written word or speech apps. And his apprentices keep dying in peculiar freak accidents. As his personal life crumbles around him, he devotes his life to his work, all the while trying to crack the secret of his curse. But when his latest apprentice, Gordie, turns up dead in his Glasgow flat, Al discovers evidence that Gordie was living a secret life of crime. Now Al is forced to play detective—while avoiding actual detectives who are wondering why death seems to always follow Al. Investigating his apprentice’s death will take him through Scotland’s magical underworld, and he’ll need the help of a mischievous hobgoblin if he’s to survive.
Curse of the Divine
Author: Kim Smejkal
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 1328637255
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Return to the world of inklings, tattoo magic, and evil deities as Celia uncovers the secrets of the ink in order to stop Diavala once and for all. This eagerly anticipated sequel to Ink in the Blood is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Wicked Saints. Celia Sand faced Diavala and won, using ink magic to destroy the corrupt religion of Profeta that tormented her for a decade. But winning came with a cost. Now Celia is plagued with guilt over her role in the death of her best friend. When she discovers that Diavala is still very much alive and threatening Griffin, the now-infamous plague doctor, Celia is desperate not to lose another person she loves to the deity's wrath. The key to destroying Diavala may lie with Halcyon Ronnea, the only other person to have faced Diavala and survived. But Halcyon is dangerous and has secrets of his own, ones that involve the ink that Celia has come to hate. Forced to choose between the ink and Diavala, Celia will do whatever it takes to save Griffin--even if it means making a deal with the devil himself.
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 1328637255
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Return to the world of inklings, tattoo magic, and evil deities as Celia uncovers the secrets of the ink in order to stop Diavala once and for all. This eagerly anticipated sequel to Ink in the Blood is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Wicked Saints. Celia Sand faced Diavala and won, using ink magic to destroy the corrupt religion of Profeta that tormented her for a decade. But winning came with a cost. Now Celia is plagued with guilt over her role in the death of her best friend. When she discovers that Diavala is still very much alive and threatening Griffin, the now-infamous plague doctor, Celia is desperate not to lose another person she loves to the deity's wrath. The key to destroying Diavala may lie with Halcyon Ronnea, the only other person to have faced Diavala and survived. But Halcyon is dangerous and has secrets of his own, ones that involve the ink that Celia has come to hate. Forced to choose between the ink and Diavala, Celia will do whatever it takes to save Griffin--even if it means making a deal with the devil himself.
The Inadequate Heir
Author: Danielle L. Jensen
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0593975243
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
“The next installment in the Bridge Kingdom series is not to be missed. Do not walk to pick up this book. Run.” —Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and Ash In the third novel of the iconic Bridge Kingdom series, forbidden romance blooms between two sworn enemies who must choose between their thirst for vengeance and their love for each other—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. The second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves. The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and still more orphaned. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her—and to kill the Veliant prince who leads them. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous and handsome Maridrinian causes Zarrah to question whether the violence she’s perpetrated is justice or a crime. And as she continues to meet the nameless man each night, she finds common ground—and fiery passion—in his arms. But when identities are revealed, Zarrah must decide whether to embrace a chance at peace or march to the drums of war. Includes the bonus Bridge Kingdom novella The Calm Before the Storm, from the points of view of Lara and Aren Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE (April 8, 2025)
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0593975243
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
“The next installment in the Bridge Kingdom series is not to be missed. Do not walk to pick up this book. Run.” —Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and Ash In the third novel of the iconic Bridge Kingdom series, forbidden romance blooms between two sworn enemies who must choose between their thirst for vengeance and their love for each other—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. The second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves. The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and still more orphaned. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her—and to kill the Veliant prince who leads them. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous and handsome Maridrinian causes Zarrah to question whether the violence she’s perpetrated is justice or a crime. And as she continues to meet the nameless man each night, she finds common ground—and fiery passion—in his arms. But when identities are revealed, Zarrah must decide whether to embrace a chance at peace or march to the drums of war. Includes the bonus Bridge Kingdom novella The Calm Before the Storm, from the points of view of Lara and Aren Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE (April 8, 2025)
Burn (Men of Inked: Heatwave #2)
Author: Chelle Bliss
Publisher: Bliss Ink LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Love. Loyalty. Family. Pike Moore never had an easy life. Between his criminal father and heartless mother, Pike didn’t think he’d ever know love until he met Gigi Gallo. But when Pike’s father tracks him down and brings trouble with him, Pike will do anything to keep his woman safe. Gigi Gallo had always been taught the importance of loyalty, love, and family. And when she falls head over heels for Pike Moore, a hottie biker with a troubled past, everything she learned will be put to the test. But when you love a Gallo, you never fight alone. After his family secrets are revealed, Pike must figure out how to leave the past behind him and allow himself to be truly happy, finding his happily ever after. Burn is book two in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. The Men of Inked: Heatwave series features steamy romances, hot heroes, and strong women. Men of Inked: Heatwave Series: Book 1 - Flame Book 2 - Burn Book 3 - Wildfire Book 4 - Blaze Book 5 - Ignite Book 6 - Spark Book 7 - Ember Book 8 - Singe Book 9 - Ashes Perfect for the fans of Lauren Blakely, Nana Malone, Meghan March, Penny Reid, Skye Warren, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Lexi Blake, Carrie Ann Ryan, Katie McCoy, and Penelope Ward Topics: adult romance, family saga, men of inked series, siblings, alpha male, romantic suspense, happily ever after, usa bestselling romance, chelle bliss, long romance series, happily ever after, bad boy romance, tattooed bad boy romance, emotional read, men of inked, contemporary romance, dirty talking alpha, mc romance, motorcycle romance, biker romance, family saga, interractial romance, inspirational romance, single father, single father romance, inspirational romance, Harlequin Romance.
Publisher: Bliss Ink LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Love. Loyalty. Family. Pike Moore never had an easy life. Between his criminal father and heartless mother, Pike didn’t think he’d ever know love until he met Gigi Gallo. But when Pike’s father tracks him down and brings trouble with him, Pike will do anything to keep his woman safe. Gigi Gallo had always been taught the importance of loyalty, love, and family. And when she falls head over heels for Pike Moore, a hottie biker with a troubled past, everything she learned will be put to the test. But when you love a Gallo, you never fight alone. After his family secrets are revealed, Pike must figure out how to leave the past behind him and allow himself to be truly happy, finding his happily ever after. Burn is book two in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. The Men of Inked: Heatwave series features steamy romances, hot heroes, and strong women. Men of Inked: Heatwave Series: Book 1 - Flame Book 2 - Burn Book 3 - Wildfire Book 4 - Blaze Book 5 - Ignite Book 6 - Spark Book 7 - Ember Book 8 - Singe Book 9 - Ashes Perfect for the fans of Lauren Blakely, Nana Malone, Meghan March, Penny Reid, Skye Warren, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Lexi Blake, Carrie Ann Ryan, Katie McCoy, and Penelope Ward Topics: adult romance, family saga, men of inked series, siblings, alpha male, romantic suspense, happily ever after, usa bestselling romance, chelle bliss, long romance series, happily ever after, bad boy romance, tattooed bad boy romance, emotional read, men of inked, contemporary romance, dirty talking alpha, mc romance, motorcycle romance, biker romance, family saga, interractial romance, inspirational romance, single father, single father romance, inspirational romance, Harlequin Romance.
The Bridge Kingdom
Author: Danielle L. Jensen
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0593975189
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The Bridge Kingdom is heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!”—Elise Kova, author of A Deal with the Elf King The iconic Bridge Kingdom series begins: a sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance filled with political intrigue and passionate love, from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A warrior princess trained in isolation, Lara is driven by two certainties. The first is that King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy. And the second is that she’ll be the one to bring him to his knees. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom of Ithicana enriches itself and deprives its rivals, including Lara’s homeland. So when she’s sent there as a bride under the guise of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture its impenetrable defenses—and the defenses of its king. Yet as she infiltrates her new home and gains a deeper understanding of the war to possess the bridge, Lara begins to question whether she’s the hero or the villain. As her feelings for her husband transform from frosty hostility to fierce passion, Lara must choose which kingdom she’ll save . . . and which she’ll destroy. Includes two bonus chapters, “The Wedding” from Ahnna’s point of view and “The Capture” from Jor’s point of view Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE (April 8, 2025)
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0593975189
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The Bridge Kingdom is heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!”—Elise Kova, author of A Deal with the Elf King The iconic Bridge Kingdom series begins: a sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance filled with political intrigue and passionate love, from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A warrior princess trained in isolation, Lara is driven by two certainties. The first is that King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy. And the second is that she’ll be the one to bring him to his knees. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom of Ithicana enriches itself and deprives its rivals, including Lara’s homeland. So when she’s sent there as a bride under the guise of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture its impenetrable defenses—and the defenses of its king. Yet as she infiltrates her new home and gains a deeper understanding of the war to possess the bridge, Lara begins to question whether she’s the hero or the villain. As her feelings for her husband transform from frosty hostility to fierce passion, Lara must choose which kingdom she’ll save . . . and which she’ll destroy. Includes two bonus chapters, “The Wedding” from Ahnna’s point of view and “The Capture” from Jor’s point of view Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE (April 8, 2025)
Ink Exchange
Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006121468X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Unbeknownst to mortals, a power struggle is unfolding in a world of shadows and danger. After centuries of stability, the balance among the Faery Courts has altered, and Irial, ruler of the Dark Court, is battling to hold his rebellious and newly vulnerable fey together. If he fails, bloodshed and brutality will follow. Seventeen-year-old Leslie knows nothing of faeries or their intrigues. When she is attracted to an eerily beautiful tattoo of eyes and wings, all she knows is that she has to have it, convinced it is a tangible symbol of changes she desperately craves for her own life. The tattoo does bring changes—not the kind Leslie has dreamed of, but sinister, compelling changes that are more than symbolic. Those changes will bind Leslie and Irial together, drawing Leslie deeper and deeper into the faery world, unable to resist its allures, and helpless to withstand its perils. . . .
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006121468X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Unbeknownst to mortals, a power struggle is unfolding in a world of shadows and danger. After centuries of stability, the balance among the Faery Courts has altered, and Irial, ruler of the Dark Court, is battling to hold his rebellious and newly vulnerable fey together. If he fails, bloodshed and brutality will follow. Seventeen-year-old Leslie knows nothing of faeries or their intrigues. When she is attracted to an eerily beautiful tattoo of eyes and wings, all she knows is that she has to have it, convinced it is a tangible symbol of changes she desperately craves for her own life. The tattoo does bring changes—not the kind Leslie has dreamed of, but sinister, compelling changes that are more than symbolic. Those changes will bind Leslie and Irial together, drawing Leslie deeper and deeper into the faery world, unable to resist its allures, and helpless to withstand its perils. . . .