Books by Kelley Armstrong

Book SynopsisFrom New York Times Bestselling author Kelley Armstrong comes a spellbinding new tale of supernatural horror involving a haunted-house, seances, lost loved ones, and a sinister spirit out for blood...Nicola Laughton never expected to see adulthood, being diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis as a child. Then medical advances let her live into her thirties and she met Anton, who taught her to dream of a future together. Months after they married, Anton died in a horrible car crash, but lived long enough to utter five words to her, I'll be waiting for you.That final private moment became public when someone from the crash scene took it to the pressthe terminally ill woman holding her dying husband as he promised to wait for her on the other side. Worse, that person claimed it wasn't Anton who said the words but his ghost, hovering over his body.Since their story went public, Nicola has been hounded by spiritualists promising closure. In the hopes of stop

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Book SynopsisA reunion gone viral. A love story that''s anything but fictional???????Debut author Gemma Stanton knows romance readers love a bad boy - and she has the perfect prototype for her novel: Mason Moretti. High school hockey god-turned-pro player, Mason was Gemma''s first crush, but she couldn''t forget the sting of his very public rejection. So, she cast him as a hot-headed Highlander in her spicy new historical romance. She never expected readers would find out on live TV - when a morning show host invites Mason for a surprise on-air reunion . . .As an aging hockey player with a rep for being ruthless on the ice - and roguish off of it - Mason has an image problem. So, when his meet-cute with Gemma goes viral, Mason proposed they build on the momentum with a few fake dates to boost her book sales . . . and his profile. But when the fictional flirting gets a little too real, Mason realizes Gemma actually makes him want to become a better man - someone worthy of her trust and her love.Would Gemma ever give him a second chance? Mason knows it''s a long shot, but taking shots is sorta his thing, and besides, who loves a redemption arc more than a romance author?If you like . . .Fake Dating Second Chance RomanceHe Falls First. . . then you will LOVE Writing Mr. Wrong ?? Praise for Kelley Armstrong ??''Fans of Melissa Ferguson will be delighted to read Armstrong''s rom-com that dives into the publishing world in a new way'' Library Journal''Smart characters, tender romance, outdoor adventures, and comedic moments make this delightful rom-com a sure pick'' Booklist, starred review''Armstrong packs in plenty of laugh-out-loud moments while driving home her point about gendered expectations and inequities in genre publishing. Add in believable chemistry between the leads, and the result is sure to please fans of meta rom-coms'' Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis''A convincing small-town setting, clever contemporary dialogue, compelling characterizations and a touch of cool humor .... This story''s special strength lies in its seamless incorporation of the supernatural into the real world.'' - Publishers Weekly''Armstrong has a good ear for dialogue, and the main characters, especially Jaime and Eve, stand out in full colour.'' - Winnipeg Free PressBook six in Kelley Armstrong''s supernatural series marks the return of werewolf Elena Michaels from BITTEN and STOLEN. When half-demon Xavier calls in the favour Elena owes him, it seems easy enough - steal Jack the Ripper''s ''From Hell'' letter away from a Toronto collector who had himself stolen it from the Ripper evidence boxes in the Metropolitan Police files. But nothing in the supernatural world is ever as simple as it seems. Elena accidentally triggers a spell placed on the letter, and manages to tear an opening that leads into the netTrade ReviewAction abounds as old characters and new ones run with a plot full of twists, turns and enough red herrings to keep the most persnickety of readers entertained. A vastly entertaining read! -- FRESHFICTION.COMKelley Armstrong has long been a favorite of mine. -- Charlaine Harris, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authorA taut, sensual thriller that grips from the first page. Elena Michaels is at once sublime and sympathetic, a modern heroine who shows that real women bite back. -- Karin Slaughter, THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Book Synopsis'Makes Buffy look fluffy' Daily Express'It's terrific. The heroine is the most appealing I have come across in ages. It's clever, quirky, hip and funny, skating between genres with style and grace. More please!' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolate'I've been fighting it all night. I'm going to lose ... Nature wins out. It always does.'Elena Michaels didn't know that her lover Clay was a werewolf until he bit her, changing her life forever. Betrayed and furious, she cannot accept her transformation, and wants nothing to do with her Pack - a charismatic group of fellow werewolves who say they want to help. When a series of brutal murders threatens the Pack - and Clay - Elena is forced to make an impossible choice. Abandon the only people who truly understand her new nature, or help them to save the lover who ruined her life, and who still wants her back at any cost.The brilliant international bestseller reissued in the new Kelley Armstrong cover style.Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the Wild Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals RitualsTrade ReviewA hair-raising story for the she-wolf in us all -- SHANNON OLSON, author of WELCOME TO MY PLANETArmstrong's true achievement is her depiction of werewolf nature in believably human context ...the sensuality of Elena's transformations and the viciousness of her kills mesh perfectly with her tough personality. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYA witty, suspenseful, and well-paced tale...[Bitten] will both thrill and absorb you. -- HOUSTON CHRONICLEFrisky... Tells a rather sweet love story, and suggests that being a wolf may be more comfortable for a strong, smart woman than being human. -- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

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Book SynopsisThe Lost City meets Book Lovers in this fabulously fun and feminist rom-com.Daphne McFadden already knows that as a female author, the cards are stacked against her. Now she knows just how much. Because her sudden whim to pose as an ''outdoorsy hunk of masculinity'' male author for her new book just resulted in the unthinkable: a bidding war, a huge book deal, and the kind of fame every author dreams of. Now she''s in big trouble. Because she needs to convince the world that Zane Remington actually exists . . . but how?By hiring an actor, of course.Only Chris Stanton is not an actor - not officially. He''s used to balancing the books, not pretending he wrote one. Still, he''s mostly certain he can pose as some overly macho bro-author. But when the media descend on Daphne''s gorgeous remote home in the Yukon, it''s not enough for Chris to just be the face of Zane Remington - he''ll have to become him. All while hilariously balancing the terrifying dangers of the wilderness, a massive femme fandom, and a serious crush on Daphne. But as the hype circus gets more out of control, it''s just a matter of time before someone discovers their little write lie . . .

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Book SynopsisThe Final Anthology of Otherworld Stories including a Brand-New Novella - from number one bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.Trade ReviewThe intriguing tales...unfold so fluidly that they read almost like a novel, providing a good introduction to new readers and a real treat for fans. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYHighly recommended; essential for any fan of the series. -- LIBRARY JOURNAL[A] fast-paced story. -- ORLANDO SENTINEL

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Book Synopsis''[A] terrifying thriller where suspense and psychological horror serve as perfect counterpoints to themes of forgiveness and growth. . . . Masterful storytelling . . . overflowing with twists.'' - Publishers Weekly, starred review''Action-packed suspense from beginning to end.'' - Kirkus ReviewsThey want her dead - but this time, she won''t hide.A few months ago, Riley Vasquez was caught up in a horrific murder. Now everyone around her thinks she''s a hero. Riley isn''t so sure. Meanwhile British army brat Max Cross is suffering under the shadow of a life-altering diagnosis he doesn''t dare reveal.The last thing either of them wants is to spend a weekend away at a therapy camp alongside five other teens with ''issues''. But that''s exactly where they are when three masked men burst in to take the group hostage. The building has no windows. The exits are sealed shut. Their phones are gone. And their captors Trade ReviewFresh and honest, Armstrong touches on issues of mental health with commendable sensitivity in this compelling thriller -- THE INDEPENDENTThrills and mystery from a pro -- KIRKUS REVIEWSFresh and honest, Armstrong touches on issues of mental health with commendable sensitivity in this compelling thriller * Independent *

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Book Synopsis'Armstrong keeps the focus on hip, impulsive and likeable Savannah, building suspense with plenty of plot reversals and betrayals. Fans of the series won't want to miss what is clearly the first battle in an Otherworld war.' - Publishers Weekly'Armstrong is quite deft at making Savannah simultaneously formidable, sympathetic and real.... A quick and fun read.' - The Miami HeraldSavannah Levine is in danger. That's not usually a problem. But, caught in the grip of a disturbing and violent murder case, Savannah swore to give up her unique gifts if it would save an innocent young girl. Little did she know that someone - or something - was listening . . . Now she has no idea how to restore her powers, just when she needs them the most. In this compelling, fast-paced new thriller, Savannah has to face a host of deadly enemies bent on destroying not only her, but the very fabric of the supernatural world. As dark forces gather, Savannah isn't just fighting for her life, but for everything and everyone she loves . . .The kick-ass thriller with a magical twist - from bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.Books by Kelley Armstrong:Women of the Otherworld seriesBittenStolenDime Store MagicIndustrial MagicHauntedBrokenNo Humans InvolvedPersonal DemonLiving with the DeadFrost BittenWalking the WitchSpellboundThirteenNadia StaffordExit StrategyMade to be BrokenWild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the WildDarkest PowersThe SummoningThe AwakeningThe ReckoningOtherworld TalesMen of the OtherworldTales of the OtherworldOtherworld NightsOtherworld SecretsOtherworld ChillsDarkness RisingThe GatheringThe CallingThe RisingCainsvilleOmensVisionsDeceptionsBetrayalsRitualsTrade ReviewArmstrong is quite deft at making Savannah simultaneously formidable, sympathetic and real.... A quick and fun read. -- THE MIAMI HERALDKelley Armstrong has long been a favorite of mine. -- Charlaine Harris, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author

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Book Synopsis''Those who appreciate heroines with a good measure of spunk, sass and strong-arm savvy will find this a fun if fitful read.'' - Publishers Weekly''Mesmerizing . . . the ''other-worldly'' atmosphere conjured up by Armstrong begins to seem strangely real. Armstrong is a talented and original writer whose inventiveness and sense of the bizarre is arresting.'' - The London Free PressEve Levine - half-demon, black witch and devoted mother - has been dead for three years. She has a great house, an interesting love life and can''t be killed again - which comes in handy when you''ve made as many enemies as Eve. Yes, the afterlife isn''t too bad - all she needs to do is find a way to communicate with her daughter Savannah and she''ll be happy. But fate - or more exactly, the Fates - have other plans. Eve owes them a favour, and they''ve just called it in. An evil spirit called the Nix has escaped from hell. She feeds on chaos and death, an

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Book SynopsisA gripping YA thriller by New York Times number one bestseller Kelley ArmstrongTrade ReviewThrills and mystery from a pro. -- KIRKUS REVIEWSFans of Laura Ruby's Bone Gap and April Henry's Girl, Stolen will be drawn to...Armstrong's sinister tale. -- SLJEnough twists to keep any suspense fan happy, but it's the deeper theme of trying to disentangle oneself from the place society says you belong that resonates strongest. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYReaders will be drawn in by Armstrong's expert pacing and meticulously constructed mystery. As the Bishop boys and Winter finally piece together the truth, the plot races towards a gripping climax. Fans of April Henry will relish this thriller * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisChloe Saunders used to be a normal teenage girl - or so she thought. Then she learned the shocking truth - she is a walking science experiment. Genetically altered at birth by a sinister group of scientists known as the Edison Group, Chloe is an aberration - a powerful necromancer who can see ghosts and even raise the dead, often with terrifying consequences. Even worse, her growing powers have made her a threat to the surviving members of the Edison Group, who have decided it's time to end their experiment - permanently ...Now Chloe is running for her life with three other supernatural teenagers - a charming sorcerer, a troubled werewolf and a temperamental young witch. Together they have a chance for freedom - but can Chloe trust her new friends?

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Book SynopsisMaya Delaney's paw-print birthmark is the sign of what she truly is - a skin-walker. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than nearly anyone else. Experiencing intense connections with the animals that roam the woods outside her home, Maya knows it's only a matter of time before she's able to Shift and become one of them. And she believes there may be others in her small town with surprising talents including local bad boy Rafe, with whom she shares a dangerous, powerful secret. Now, Maya and her friends have been forced to flee from their homes during a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set. After a terrifying helicopter crash, they find themselves stranded in the Vancouver Island wilderness with nothing but their extraordinary abilities to help them get back home. But can Maya really trust her friends? And can she learn how to control the frightening new gift she has discovered before it controls her?

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Book Synopsis''Breakneck action . . . intense sensuality and considerable humor.'' - Publishers Weekly''Paranormal and show-business power struggles make for hard-to-put-down entertainment.'' - BooklistAfter Paige Winterbourne is ousted as leader of the American Coven of Witches, all she wants to do is hide under her duvet for a few months. Let the supernatural world manage without her, see if she cares... But fate, of course, has other plans. A murderer is on the loose - someone with superhuman skills. When Paige learns that the killer is targeting children, she realises she has to get involved in the covert investigation. And so Paige - desperate to protect those she loves - is thrown into a world of arrogant Cabal leaders, drunken necromancers, sulky druid gods and pretentious leather-clad vampires. Luckily, she has a female werewolf and a certain renegade sorcerer on her side...Another fast-paced, wildly entertaining superna

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Book Synopsis''Cainsville might be a nice place to visit, but I''m too creeped out to live there. Luckily, Armstrong isn''t, and her dispatches from this village filled with sinister secrets are going to be keeping her readers up well into the night.'' - #1 international bestselling author Linwood Barclay''One of the best new series debuts this year! With its compelling characters and completely original set up, Omens delivers a powerful combination of suspenseful thrills and supernatural chills. I can''t wait to read more!'' - New York Times bestselling author Lisa GardnerA life shattered in one moment. Olivia Jones has lived a life of privilege and good fortune. But on the eve of her wedding she discovers two shocking facts. One - she was adopted. Two - her biological parents are notorious serial killers.A young woman forced on the run. With her life in immediate danger, Liv must face reality in the mostTrade ReviewKelley Armstrong is one of my favourite writers -- Karin Slaughter

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Book Synopsis''Just like Armstrong''s Otherworld series, Cainsville comes to a tense, satisfying head in Rituals.'' - Inverse''Impossible-to-put-down. . . . Bring on the next Cainsville volume, please.'' - Sarah Weinman Olivia Jones must make a choice. Caught between two rival supernatural forces, Liv was granted a brief period in which to make her decision. Now that time has run out. Whichever side she chooses, someone she loves will pay. Her lover, Ricky. Gabriel Walsh, the man she knows she cannot, must not love. Her parents, already trapped in prison.And now there is a new, terrifying power rising - one that doesn''t distinguish between good and evil intentions. It feeds on chaos and destroys without mercy. Unless Liv acts fast, no one will survive. In this gripping thriller, international bestselling author Kelley Armstrong brings the Cainsville series to a powerful, richly rewarding climax.

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Book SynopsisA tragedy ripped them apart. A mystery will bring them together. A powerful, gripping YA thriller by New York Times number one bestseller Kelley Armstrong. Trade ReviewThrills and mystery from a pro. -- KIRKUS REVIEWSFans of Laura Ruby's Bone Gap and April Henry's Girl, Stolen will be drawn to...Armstrong's sinister tale. -- SLJEnough twists to keep any suspense fan happy, but it's the deeper theme of trying to disentangle oneself from the place society says you belong that resonates strongest. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYFresh and honest, Armstrong touches on issues of mental health with commendable sensitivity in this compelling thriller * Independent on The Masked Truth *

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Book SynopsisAll Chloe Saunders wants is a life like any normal teenager - the chance to get through school, make friends, and maybe meet a boy. But when she starts seeing ghosts, she knows that life will never be normal again. Soon ghosts are everywhere, demanding her attention. When Chloe finally breaks down, she's admitted to a group home for disturbed kids. At first Lyle House seems okay, but as she gets to know the other patients - charming Simon and his ominous, unsmiling brother Derek; obnoxious Tori; and Rae, who has a 'thing' for fire - Chloe begins to realise that something strange and sinister binds them all together, and it isn't your usual 'problem kid' behaviour. And they're about to discover that Lyle House is not your usual group home, either ...

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Book Synopsis''A powerful combination of suspenseful thrills and supernatural chills. I can''t wait to read more!'' - Lisa Gardner''There is never a slow moment ... or a false line in Armstrong''s writing'' - Charlaine HarrisOlivia Jones knows a lot about betrayal - most of her life has been a lie. On the eve of her wedding, she discovered she was adopted - and that her biological parents were convicted serial killers. Liv has found sanctuary in her new home of Cainsville, but she''s learned not to trust the town''s mysterious elders. So when her biker boyfriend Ricky Gallagher is linked to a series of murders, she''s reluctant to ask for their help. Meanwhile things have grown increasingly complicated with Gabriel Walsh, her boss and sometime friend. The fact that their fraught relationship is connected to an ancient myth in which they were passionate lovers doesn''t help matters, either... As Liv fights to clear Ricky''s name, she disTrade ReviewKelley Armstrong sure knows how to spin a yarn. . . . Betrayals, Armstrong's best book yet, is the fourth novel set in the otherworldly town of Cainsville. . . . Along with the supernatural, Armstrong knows her ratiocination. -- THE GLOBE AND MAILImpossible-to-put-down. . . . Bring on the next Cainsville volume, please. -- SARAH WEINMAN[Kelley Armstrong's] dispatches from this village filled with sinister secrets are going to be keeping her readers up well into the night. -- LINWOOD BARCLAYKelley Armstrong has paranormal elements in her classic mysteries but there are no ghouls, ghosts, werewolves or fairies and that's why readers who loathe crossovers will love this series. -- Margaret Cannon, THE GLOBE AND MAIL

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Book Synopsis''Paranormal and show-business power struggles make for hard-to-put-down entertainment.'' - BooklistRobyn Peltier has always lived a normal life. So when her boss is murdered and she is named prime suspect, she is way out of her depth. As the bodies pile up only her friend Hope, and Hope''s somewhat spooky boyfriend Karl, are on her side. Hope, meanwhile, has a few secrets of her own. Namely that she is half-demon, and her ''spooky'' boyfriend is actually a werewolf. Hope also knows that Robyn has accidentally stumbled into a bloody supernatural turf war. And the only way she can keep her friend alive is by letting her enter a world she''s safer knowing nothing about . . A brilliant novel of suspense with a supernatural twist - packaged in the stunning new Kelley Armstrong series style.Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic IndustrialTrade ReviewDon't go giving all the credit to the recent Twilight phenomenon.... Long before American author Stephenie Meyer came on the scene - four years before to be precise - Canadian fantasy novelist Kelley Armstrong began paving the way with Women of the Underworld... -- WINNIPEG FREE PRESSLike Stephen King, . . . Armstrong not only writes interesting page-turners, she has also achieved that unlikely goal, what all writers strive for: a genre of her own. . . . This is not The Call of the Wild; it's Nora Roberts meets The Sopranos by way of Henry David Thoreau. -- THE WALRUSNonstop -- LIBRARY JOURNAL

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Book SynopsisColumbus is a small, fading town, untouched by the twenty-first century. But when three young women are found dead - victims of what appear to be ritual murders - things start to get very dark, and very dangerous ...Private investigator Savannah Levine can handle 'dark and dangerous'. As the daughter of a black witch, she has a lot of power running through her veins, and she's not afraid to use it. But her arrival in Columbus has not gone unnoticed. Savannah may think she's tracking down a murderer, but could she be the killer's next target? Of course she could always ask her old friend (and half-demon) Adam Vasic for backup. But Savannah has her own - very personal - reasons for keeping Adam well away from Columbus. And in any case, she can rely on her own powers. Can't she ...?

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Book Synopsis'There is something for everyone between the covers. Fans of the Otherworld can find out more about their favourite characters, and many new readers will be intrigued enough to pursue the novels. The book is a win-win situation for any reader.' - The Globe and Mail'Armstrong's longtime fans . . . will be delighted.' - Publishers WeeklyA young vampire learns the heavy price of his new existence; black witch Eve Levine meets Kristof Nast, her soul mate and her nemesis; Lucas Cortez, lawyer, sorcerer and unwilling heir to his father's Cabal, sets out on a case that will change his destiny; Paige Winterbourne discovers just how fraught a white (witch) wedding can be and Elena Michaels begins her unwitting journey to a new life - as the only female werewolf in the world . . . These brilliant, self-contained stories are a perfect introduction to the series and a wonderful addition to the existing novels. Tales From the Otherworld will delight fans and curious new readers alike.Kelley Armstrong's gripping and imaginative short stories are brought together in a fantastic new collection.Books by Kelley Armstrong:Women of the Otherworld seriesBittenStolenDime Store MagicIndustrial MagicHauntedBrokenNo Humans InvolvedPersonal DemonLiving with the DeadFrost BittenWalking the WitchSpellboundThirteenNadia StaffordExit StrategyMade to be BrokenWild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the WildDarkest PowersThe SummoningThe AwakeningThe ReckoningOtherworld TalesMen of the OtherworldTales of the OtherworldOtherworld NightsOtherworld SecretsOtherworld ChillsDarkness RisingThe GatheringThe CallingThe RisingCainsvilleOmensVisionsDeceptionsBetrayalsRitualsTrade ReviewFans and newcomers alike will relish Kelley Armstrong's eerie tales. -- THE GLOBE AND MAILTerrific . . . a superb compilation. -- MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

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Book Synopsis'A page-turning thriller. Fans of the paranormal will delight in the eighth Women of the Otherworld yarn, with its ass-kicking, Bollywood-beautiful, former-socialite heroine and full complement of sorcerers, witches, werewolves, and other paranormal beings.' - Booklist 'Another great read from one of the masters of urban fantasy. Fast-paced plots and concise, well-drawn characters define Armstrong's work. Her world-building and continuity are flawless. I never miss one of her stories.' - FreshFiction.comI don't remember the first time I changed into a wolf. One night I passed out, and awoke to find my body covered in yellow fur. My brain was beyond reacting. It took this in its stride, as it had everything else in my new life. I got to my feet and went in search of food.As a curious and independent six-year-old, Clayton didn't resist the bite - he asked for it. But as a lone child werewolf his life is under constant threat. So when enigmatic Pack member Jeremy Danvers saves him, Clayton is determined to protect his adoptive father, no matter what the cost. So begins this gripping collection of four tales chronicling the bloody feuds of the American Pack, and the coming of age of Clay Danvers, a very powerful - and very singular - werewolf.Kelley Armstrong's first short story collection - a gripping medley of tales involving many of her much-loved characters.Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the Wild Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals RitualsTrade ReviewKelley Armstrong is one of my favorite writers. -- KARIN SLAUGHTERComplex...Armstrong excels in depicting Hope's transformations. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYBetter than sex and chocolate, Kelley Armstrong draws readers back into the Otherworld with a slam-dunk new story...nonstop action with just the right amount of romance and, without a doubt, a winner! Five blue ribbons. -- ROMANCEJUNKIES.COMExciting for readers looking for page-turning action ...This is another series that manages to stay fresh even as the characters change and grow from book to book. -- SF REVU.COMKelley Armstrong is one of my favourite writers * Karin Slaughter *

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Book Synopsis''Paranormal and show-business power struggles make for hard-to-put-down entertainment.'' - Booklist''The Women of the Otherworld universe has expanded and gained further definition with this latest entry. . . . If Kelly Armstrong writes it, then you should add it to your reading list if you want a darn good tale.'' - HuntressReviews.comPaige Winterbourne is a witch. Not that you''d notice - no warts, no green skin, no cute little wiggle of the nose whenever she casts a spell. No, most of the time she''s just a normal 23-year-old girl; works too hard, worries about her weight, wonders if she''ll ever find a boyfriend. Okay, so she does have an adopted teenage daughter, Savannah, who wants to raise her black witch of a mother from the dead. And who is being stalked by a telekinetic half-demon and an all-powerful cabal of sorcerers. But other than that, Paige has a really ordinary life. That is, until the neighbours find out Trade ReviewA convincing small-town setting, clever contemporary dialogue, compelling characterizations and a touch of cool humor .... This story's special strength lies in its seamless incorporation of the supernatural into the real world. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYArmstrong's true achievement is her depiction of werewolf nature in believably human context ...the sensuality of Elena's transformations and the viciousness of her kills mesh perfectly with her tough personality. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Book Synopsis''A page-turning thriller. Fans of the paranormal will delight in the eighth Women of the Underworld yarn, with its ass-kicking, Bollywood beautiful, former-socialite heroine and full complement of sorcerers, witches, werewolves, and other paranormal beings.'' - Booklist''Long before American author Stephenie Meyer came on the scene -- four years before, to be precise -- Canadian fantasy novelist Kelley Armstrong began paving the way with Women of the Otherworld.'' - Winnipeg Free PressHope Adams, tabloid journalist and half-demon, inherited her Bollywood princess looks from her mother. From her demon father, she inherited a hunger for chaos, and a talent for finding it. Like full demons, she gets an almost sexual rush from danger - in fact, she thrives on it. But she is determined to use her gifts for good. When the head of the powerful Cortez Cabal asks her to infiltrate a gang of bored, rich, troublemaking supernaturals in MiamTrade ReviewFans of the paranormal will delight in the eighth Women of the Underworld yarn, with its ass-kicking, Bollywood-beautiful, former-socialite heroine and full complement of sorcerers, witches, werewolves, and other paranormal beings. -- Diana Tixier Herald, BOOKLISTThe intriguing tales...unfold so fluidly that they read almost like a novel, providing a good introduction to new readers and a real treat for fans. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYHighly recommended; essential for any fan of the series. -- LIBRARY JOURNAL

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Book Synopsis''[A] fast-paced story.'' - Orlando Sentinel''A taut, sensual thriller that grips from the first page. Elena Michaels is at once sublime and sympathetic, a modern heroine who shows that real women bite back.'' - Karin Slaughter, The New York TimesKelley Armstrong captivated readers with her Sunday Times bestselling Women of the Otherworld series of supernatural thrillers. Now her characters return in this gripping anthology. The collection begins with a brand-new novella featuring werewolf Karl Marsden and half-demon Hope, in what might be Karl''s last heist. Meanwhile Elena and Clay are trapped in a wintry small town with a killer on the loose, in the fast-paced and atmospheric novella ''Forbidden''.In ''Angelic'', former black witch and part-time angel Eve is sent on a dangerous mission by the Fates, while necromancer Jaime tackles a ghost with a seriously bad attitude in ''The Ungrateful Dead''. Zoe Takano is forc

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Book Synopsis''Fast-paced and mysterious.'' - USA Today''[The] chilling ending leaves just enough unresolved to hook readers for the next instalment.'' - Publishers WeeklyOlivia Jones is smart, capable, loyal... and the daughter of convicted serial killers. Taking refuge in the mysterious town of Cainsville, she is busy investigating her parent''s case. But when the body of a missing girl is dumped in her car, she is forced to change tack. Trouble is, there''s only one person who can help her - the charismatic, morally ambiguous lawyer Gabriel Walsh. The one man she has sworn never to trust again. Gabriel and Olivia are convinced that the killer is still at large in Cainsville. But secrets have a habit of staying buried in this eerily friendly town. And digging too deep has deadly consequences... A twisting and atmospheric standalone thriller, Visions is also book two in Kelley Armstrong''s Cainsville series. Books by Kel

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Book Synopsis''A powerful combination of suspenseful thrills and supernatural chills. I can''t wait to read more!'' - Lisa Gardner''Will keep you up and reading well into the night'' - Linwood BarclayTRUST NO ONE. Olivia Jones is desperate for the truth. The daughter of convicted serial killers, she has begun to suspect that her parents are innocent of their crimes. But who can she trust in a world where betrayal and deception hide in every shadow. RISK EVERYTHING. Liv does have one secret weapon: a mysterious sixth sense that helps her to anticipate danger. The trouble is, this rare power comes with its own risks. There are dark forces that ant to exploit Liv''s talents - and will stop at nothing to win her to their side. FACE THE TRUTH. Now Liv must decide, before it''s too late. Who does she love? Who is really on her side? And can she save herself without burning down everything that matters most?A twisting and atmospheri

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Book SynopsisA standalone horror novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.Laney Kilpatrick has been renting her vacation home to strangers. The invasion of privacy gives her panic attacks, but it's the only way she can keep her beloved Hemlock Island, the only thing she owns after a pandemic-fueled divorce. But broken belongings and campfires that nearly burn down the house have escalated to bloody bones, hex circles, and now, terrified renters who''ve fled after finding blood and nail marks all over the guest room closet, as though someone tried to claw their way out...and failed.When Laney shows up to investigate with her teenaged niece in tow, she discovers that her ex, Kit, has also been informed and is there with Jayla, his sister and her former best friend. Then Sadie, another old high school friend, charters over with her brother, who's now a cop.There are tensions and secrets, whispers in the woods, and before long, the discov

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Book SynopsisChloe Saunders used to be a normal teenage girl - or so she thought. Then she learned the shocking truth - she is a walking science experiment. Genetically altered at birth by a sinister group of scientists known as the Edison Group, Chloe is an aberration - a powerful necromancer who can see ghosts and even raise the dead, often with terrifying consequences. Even worse, her growing powers have made her a threat to the surviving members of the Edison Group, who have decided it's time to end their experiment - permanently . . .Now Chloe is running for her life with three other supernatural teenagers - a charming sorcerer, a troubled werewolf and a temperamental young witch. Together they have a chance for freedom - but can Chloe trust her new friends?Trade ReviewA page-turner. Readers will anticipate the book to follow. -- VOICE OF YOUTH ADVOCATESArmstrong has some fun toying with supernatural teen thriller conventions, and the taut pacing should please fans of the exploding genre. -- ALA BOOKLISTAction, danger, supernatural secrets, and a hint of romance --.Armstrong's world is one in which trusting the wrong person can have dire consequences. -- Melissa Mar, author of WICKED LOVELYSuspenseful, well-written and engaging. -- VOICE OF YOUTH ADVOCATES..splendidly haunting, with hair-raising suspense, disturbing effects, and a running undercurrent of unease. -- BULLETIN OF THE CENTRE FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS

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Book Synopsis'There's never a slow moment in their journey or a false line in Armstrong's writing.' - Charlaine Harris, author of Dead to the World'Kelley Armstrong has created a gritty, realistic world both teen and adult readers will enjoy. Edge-of-the-seat reading, with plenty of surprises. I want the next installment now!' - Kim Harrison, author of White Witch, Black CurseThe nail-biting climax to Kelley Armstrong's bestselling Darkest Powers trilogyChloe Saunders is fifteen and would love to be normal. Unfortunately, Chloe happens to be a genetically engineered necromancer who can raise the dead without even trying. She and her equally gifted (or should that be 'cursed'?) friends are now running for their lives from the evil corporation that created them. As if that's not enough, Chloe is struggling with her feelings for Simon, a sweet-tempered sorcerer, and his brother Derek, a not so sweet-tempered werewolf. And she has a horrible feeling she's leaning towards the werewolf...Definitely not normal.The explosive final part of the Darkest Powers trilogy, Kelley Armstrong's internationally bestselling YA series.Books by Kelley Armstrong:Women of the Otherworld seriesBittenStolenDime Store MagicIndustrial MagicHauntedBrokenNo Humans InvolvedPersonal DemonLiving with the DeadFrost BittenWalking the WitchSpellboundThirteenNadia StaffordExit StrategyMade to be BrokenWild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the WildDarkest PowersThe SummoningThe AwakeningThe ReckoningOtherworld TalesMen of the OtherworldTales of the OtherworldOtherworld NightsOtherworld SecretsOtherworld ChillsDarkness RisingThe GatheringThe CallingThe RisingCainsvilleOmensVisionsDeceptionsBetrayalsRitualsTrade ReviewArmstrong continues to captivate. I'm hooked! -- Melissa Mar, author of WICKED LOVELYSuspenseful, well-written and engaging. -- VOICE OF YOUTH ADVOCATESAction, danger, supernatural secrets, and a hint of romance--Armstrong's world is one in which trusting the wrong person can have dire consequences. -- Melissa Mar, author of WICKED LOVELY

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Book SynopsisAfter years of struggle, Elena Michaels - journalist, investigator, werewolf - has finally come to terms with her strange fate, and learned how to control her wild side. At least, that's what she believes when she sets off to Alaska with her partner Clay. A series of gruesome maulings and murders outside Anchorage seem to implicate a rogue band of werewolves. But the truth is more complicated. Trapped in a frozen, unforgiving terrain, they are forced to confront a deadly secret, and their own, untamed nature...Gripping, intense and deeply satisfying, Frostbitten is a brilliant novel of suspense with a supernatural twist.

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Book Synopsis'Like Stephen King, . . . Armstrong not only writes interesting page-turners, she has also achieved that unlikely goal, what all writers strive for: a genre of her own. . . . This is not The Call of the Wild; it's Nora Roberts meets "The Sopranos" by way of Henry David Thoreau.' - The Walrus'Kelley Armstrong must have decided one day to throw every genre she could imagine -- mystery, horror, supernatural thriller, romance and chick lit -- into her writerly cauldron. What she conjured up is the hilariously hip Women of the Otherworld series.' - Calgary Herald13. The breath-taking, explosive finale to the Women of the Otherworld series War is coming to the Otherworld. A sinister cult known as The Supernatural Liberation Movement is hell-bent on exposing the truth about supernaturals to the rest of the world. Their violent, ruthless plan has put everyone at risk: from werewolves to vampires, from witches to half-demons. Savannah Levine - fiery and unpredictable - stands at the heart of the maelstrom. There is a new, dark magic inside her, granting her the power to summon spells of terrifying strength. But whether this magic is a gift or a curse, no one knows. On the eve of battle, all the major players must come together in a last, desperate fight for survival - Elena and Clay; Adam and Savannah; Paige and Lucas; Jeremy and Jaime; Hope, Eve and more... They are fighting for their lives. They are fighting for their loved ones. They are fighting for the Otherworld.The final novel in the bestselling Women of the Otherworld series.Books by Kelley Armstrong:Women of the Otherworld seriesBittenStolenDime Store MagicIndustrial MagicHauntedBrokenNo Humans InvolvedPersonal DemonLiving with the DeadFrost BittenWalking the WitchSpellboundThirteenNadia StaffordExit StrategyMade to be BrokenWild JusticeDarkest PowersThe SummoningThe AwakeningThe ReckoningOtherworld TalesMen of the OtherworldTales of the OtherworldOtherworld NightsOtherworld SecretsOtherworld ChillsDarkness RisingThe GatheringThe CallingThe RisingCainsvilleOmensVisionsDeceptionsBetrayalsRitualsTrade ReviewArmstrong's prose has a punchy, easy flow. -- THE GLOBE AND MAILSexy, smart, and action packed! -- Richelle Mead, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the VAMPIRE ACADEMY seriesThere is never a slow moment...or a false line in Armstrong's writing. -- Charlaine Harris, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of DEAD AND GONE and other books in the SOOKIE STACKHOUSE series

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Book SynopsisA taut, sensual thriller that grips from the first page. Elena Michaels is at once sublime and sympathetic, a modern heroine who shows that real women bite back' Karin Slaughter Elena Michaels is a wanted woman. Ten years ago she was transformed into a werewolf by her lover. Her transformation makes her powerful. But in the wrong hands, it also makes her deadly. And now, just as she's coming to terms with it all, a group of scientists learns of her existence. They're hunting her down, and Elena is about to run straight into their trap. But they haven't reckoned on Elena's adoptive family, her Pack, who will stop at nothing to get her back. They haven't reckoned on Elena, either. And that's a very big mistake ...

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Book SynopsisThe nail-biting climax to Kelley Armstrong's bestselling Darkest Powers trilogy Chloe Saunders is fifteen and would love to be normal. Unfortunately, Chloe happens to be a genetically engineered necromancer who can raise the dead without even trying. She and her equally gifted (or should that be 'cursed'?) friends are now running for their lives from the evil corporation that created them. As if that's not enough, Chloe is struggling with her feelings for Simon, a sweet-tempered sorcerer, and his brother Derek, a not so sweet-tempered werewolf. And she has a horrible feeling she's leaning towards the werewolf...Definitely not normal.

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Book SynopsisThe world seemed to dip and darken and I smelled wet earth and thick musk and fresh blood. The wind whipped past, like I was running. Running so fast the ground whizzed beneath me and the wind cut across my skin ...Maya Delaney has always felt a close bond with nature. The woods around her home are a much-loved sanctuary - and the pawprint birthmark on her hip feels like a sign that she belongs. But then strange and terrible things begin to happen in the tiny medical-research town of Salmon Creek (population: 200). The captain of the swim team drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. Mountain lions appear around Maya's home, and won't go away. Her best friend, Daniel, starts experiencing 'bad vibes' about certain people and things. One of those people is Rafe - the new bad boy in town. What is he hiding - and why is he suddenly so interested in Maya ...?

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Book Synopsis'Maya and her friends turn and fight in this final volume of the Darkness Rising trilogy. Fans will savour the many cinematic moments.' - Booklist'Comfortably mixing science, myth, and mystery, Armstrong creates a vivid world highlighted by appealing characters. Fans and newcomers alike will be eager for more after Armstrong's story drives to its pulse-pounding climax.' - Publishers WeeklyMaya Delaney is a skin-walker - a supernatural who can Shift into the shape of a cougar. But just as she learns this extraordinary truth about herself, she also discovers that Shifting comes with a terrible cost. With every transformation, a skin-walker loses touch with their human nature - and in time can lose their identity and their very sense of being human. Maya and her friends have been running from the people who experimented on them and created them as supernaturals. But now they realise they must confront their enemies if they are ever to have a future. Maya will need to use her powers in order to succeed - but the price of freedom could be too high a cost to pay...The gripping conclusion to the new Darkness Rising YA trilogy from bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild Justice Rockton City of the Lost A Darkness Absolute This Fallen Prey Watcher in the Woods Alone in the Wild Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals RitualsTrade Review...romance readers will enjoy the predictable yet satisfying resolution of Maya's conflicted romance, and action fans will savor the many cinematic moments, as the teens evade their pursuers, plot revenge, and settle family differences, all the while continuing to develop their special powers. -- BOOKLISTIn this conclusion to the trilogy, Armstrong expertly weaves an action-packed plot full of intrigue and suspense with a dynamic cast of characters. Readers will identify with the issues of friendship, trust, belonging, and betrayal... -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

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Book Synopsis''The immersive Asian-inflected fantasy world, tricky political machinations, and steamy romance between Moria and Tyrus will keep the pages turning.'' - Booklist''For those already familiar with the characters and the painstakingly built world from the previous volume, this title is even more compelling. The introduction of new characters...adds further depth, intrigue, and even humor to this romantic fantasy. Throw in shades of richly imagined Japanese-inspired culture and Armstrong''s talent shines.'' - Library JournalTwo sisters. An empire on the brink of war. And a ruthless traitor prepared to unleash hell upon the world... Moria and Ashyn have lost everything except each other. Betrayed, orphaned and kept under close guard at court, they are desperate to find help for the children of their village, kidnapped by a terrifying enemy. But their quest is tangled in a much greater battle - for the fate of thTrade Review[A] romance- and politics-filled sequel to Sea of Shadows. . . . Animal companions Tova and Daigo and unruly spirits provide comic relief. . . . [Empire of Night] develops . . . with brio. -- KIRKUS REVIEWSArmstrong smoothly switches from her customary modern paranormal setting to a high-fantasy adventure. Strong female protagonists make this trilogy opener a standout. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

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