Devon Monk ist eine national bestsellernde Autorin von Urban Fantasy. Ihre Romane zeichnen sich durch rasante Handlungen, originelle Magiesysteme und starke weibliche Protagonistinnen aus, die sich in düsteren Fantasy-Welten mit moralischen Dilemmata auseinandersetzen. Monk verbindet meisterhaft Humor mit Spannung und schafft fesselnde Erzählungen, die Leser in eine Welt übernatürlicher Intrigen eintauchen lassen.
Allie Beckstrom hat die Fähigkeit, Zaubersprüche zu ihrem Urheber zurückzuverfolgen. Ihr neuester Auftrag führt sie in die düstere Unterwelt Portlands, wo Geister und schwarze Magie lauern. Zudem kämpft sie mit den Folgen ihres letzten Auftrags und hat Gedächtnisverlust, auch was ihre Liebe betrifft.
Allie Beckstrom kann Zaubersprüche bis zu ihrem Urheber zurückverfolgen. Als ein Junge durch einen Fluch in Gefahr gerät, sucht sie den Täter und stößt auf ihren eigenen Vater, mit dem sie ein angespanntes Verhältnis hat. Für Allie beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit.
Police Chief Delaney Reed can handle supernatural disasters. With gods vacationing in her little town of Ordinary, Oregon, and monsters living alongside humans, she's had plenty of practice. But trying to handle something so normal, so average, so very ordinary as planning her own wedding to the man she loves? Delaney is totally out of her depth. When a car falls out of the sky and lands on the beach, Delaney is more than happy to push guest lists and venue dates out of her mind. The car appears empty, but someone has slipped into Ordinary with stolen weapons from the gods. Someone who has the ability to look like any god, monster, or human in town. Someone who might set off a supernatural disaster even Delaney can't handle.
A pact with a deity leads to unforeseen consequences that could prove fatal. The protagonist navigates a treacherous path filled with moral dilemmas and high stakes, as they grapple with the implications of their choices. As the story unfolds, themes of power, sacrifice, and the quest for redemption are explored, revealing the complexities of divine intervention in human affairs. The tension escalates as the character confronts the dark realities of their agreement, challenging their beliefs and survival.
Allison Beckstrom is dedicated to tracking illegal spells, but an apocalyptic storm threatens Portland, causing magic to become unstable. To save the city, Allie and her lover, Zayvion Jones, must collaborate with the Authority to confront a destructive magical wildstorm.
In two weeks, Delaney Reed will marry the man of her dreams . Everything is perfect. So why are the gods following her around like she suddenly needs a bodyguard?It might be because her fiancé is forced to serve an outsider god who hates Delaney and the town she protects. It might be because the local Valkyrie hired a social media star who is determined to expose Ordinary’s secrets. Or maybe it’s because the king of hell wants to take over the world and Ordinary is standing in his way.Whichever disaster has the gods on edge, Delaney isn’t going to let anything get in the way of walking down that aisle. But when an attempted murder and kidnapping hit with a one-two punch, Delaney must take on the pain-in-the neck gods, the nosy streamer, and all the demons in the Underworld before her chance to say “I do” is lost forever.
In a hidden facility of the Authority, an undead magic user possesses a prisoner, seeking freedom and chaos. Allie Beckstrom and her partner Zayvion must confront the impending turmoil he threatens to unleash on Portland.
Allie Beckstrom's lover, Zayvion Jones, a Guardian of the Gate, is in a coma with his soul trapped. To save him, Allie must sacrifice her magical essence, risking dire consequences for the world.
Blending elements of the ordinary with the extraordinary, this collection features twenty-two short stories that traverse dark fairytales and alien landscapes. The narratives explore haunting pasts, overlooked presents, and distorted futures, creating a rich tapestry of imagination and emotion. Each tale invites readers to experience the uncanny and the surreal, revealing the intricate connections between reality and fantasy.
The Reed sisters could have normal lives if the gods and demons and other supernaturals would mind their own business. But in a town like Ordinary, nothing is normal. Not even the holidays.Jean Reed’s sudden curse of gnomes has her scrambling for answers, and the impending visit from Death isn’t helping. But when she discovers her boyfriend’s keeping a world-changing secret, Halloween’s treats are about to get much trickier.Delaney Reed was not expecting the dragon to follow her home. Nor was she expecting her boyfriend to be stranded in a blizzard. What she was expecting was a holiday both merry and bright. And she’s not about to let a double-crossing demon take that away from her.Myra Reed hates Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, she only has to deal with a stalker, a crossroads demon, and one slightly disastrous speed dating event before it’s over. Unfortunately, she might be falling in love with the demon who stole her sister’s soul.