Alexis Henderson Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

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.

WANTED - Bloodmaid of exceptional taste. Must have a keen proclivity for life’s finer pleasures. Girls of weak will need not apply. A young woman is drawn into the upper echelons of a society where blood is power in this dark and enthralling Gothic novel from the author of The Year of the Witching. Marion Shaw has been raised in the slums, where want and deprivation are all she know. Despite longing to leave the city and its miseries, she has no real hope of escape until the day she spots a peculiar listing in the newspaper seeking a bloodmaid. Though she knows little about the far north—where wealthy nobles live in luxury and drink the blood of those in their service—Marion applies to the position. In a matter of days, she finds herself the newest bloodmaid at the notorious House of Hunger. There, Marion is swept into a world of dark debauchery. At the center of it all is Countess Lisavet. The countess, who presides over this hedonistic court, is loved and feared in equal measure. She takes a special interest in Marion. Lisavet is magnetic, and Marion is eager to please her new mistress. But when she discovers that the ancient walls of the House of Hunger hide even older secrets, Marion is thrust into a vicious game of cat and mouse. She’ll need to learn the rules of her new home—and fast—or its halls will soon become her grave.

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.