Alexis Henderson Knihy

Čarodějnický příběh o útlaku a vzpouře V zemích Bethelu, kde je Prorokovo slovo zákonem, je samotná existence Immanuelle Mooreové hřích. Svazek její matky s mužem jiné rasy uvrhl dříve váženou rodinu v nemilost, a tak se Immanuelle snaží co nejlépe uctívat Otce, řídit se Svatým protokolem a žít pokorně, zbožně a v naprostém podrobení, stejně jako všechny ostatní ženy v Bethelu. Jenže jednoho dne ji nešťastná náhoda zavede do zapovězeného Černolesa obklopujícího Bethel, kam první prorok kdysi zahnal čtyři mocné čarodějnice a potom je tam zavraždil. Jejich duše lesem stále obcházejí, a když jim Immanuelle stane tváří v tvář, věnují jí dar — deník její mrtvé matky, která k Immanuellinu překvapení kdysi v lese hledala útočiště. Immanuelle je tajemstvími deníku fascinovaná, ale nedokáže pochopit, jak se její matka mohla s čarodějnicemi spolčit. Jenže když se začne dozvídat strašlivou pravdu o Církvi a její minulosti, uvědomí si, že skutečná hrozba pro Bethel tkví v jeho vlastní temnotě. A pochopí, že pokud se Bethel má změnit, musí vše začít u ní.

Wanted: A bloodmaid of exceptional taste. Must have a keen proclivity for life's finer pleasures. Girls of weak will need not apply... Marion Shaw is a child of the slums. She yearns to escape the city and its miseries but has no real hope -- until a strange advertisement catches her eye: someone is seeking a 'bloodmaid'. Marion applies for the position and days later finds herself at the notorious House of Hunger -- poised to enter a world that is dark, debauched and very dangerous. And there, at the centre of it all, is Countess Lisavet. Loved and feared in equal measure, she is both charismatic and seductive -- and she takes a special interest in Marion. But then bloodmaids begin to go missing, and Marion finds herself at the centre of a terrifying game of cat and mouse. She must learn the rules of her new home before it become her grave...

Saturated with violence, desire, and power, this book is a gripping exploration of a young woman's journey into a hidden world of magic. Lennon Carter's life spirals until a mysterious call invites her to take an entrance exam for Drayton College, a secretive institution in Savannah. Chosen for her unique gift of persuasion, she learns to wield her will as a weapon, controlling others and, in rare instances, matter itself. Passing the intense exam, Lennon faces the challenge of mastering her formidable abilities, which take a toll on her body and mind. As she immerses herself in her studies and the enchanting, moss-draped campus, she is drawn to her captivating classmates and especially to Dante, her charismatic adviser. However, as she hones her powers, Lennon uncovers the dark history of Drayton and the tragic past that haunts Dante. The deeper she delves, the more she realizes that the true test lies in embracing her extraordinary abilities without succumbing to the corruption and darkness that threaten to consume her. Struggling with the weight of her newfound power, Lennon is terrified of failing this ultimate challenge.

'Everyone here was destined to die young,' said Death. 'I offered them a deal. If they kill on my behalf, their lives are spared.' Roslyn's sister, Adeline, died almost a year ago under suspicious circumstances, and she's still shackled by grief. So when six mysterious girls appear in town and Roslyn learns they knew Adeline well, she vows to investigate the connection. But this strange sisterhood share a secret. They have all been gifted by Death's touch and now use this ability to reap the souls of others. As Rosyln becomes more drawn to the group, particularly their leader Shiloh, it becomes clear there is only one way to discover the truth about her sister. She must strike her own deal with Death...