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The ever after, the demonic realm that parallels the human world, is shrinking. If it disappears completely, so does all magic. It's up to witch-turned-daywalking-demon Rachel Morgan to avert catastrophe and keep life from changing... for the worse. While saving the world is important, it isn't Rachel's only motivation. There's also the small fact that she caused the ley line to rip in the first place, setting off a chain reaction of unfortunate events. That little mistake has made her life forfeit unless she can fix it. It's also made her more than a few enemies, including the most powerful demon in the ever after—a terrifying entity who eats souls and now has an insatiable appetite for her. He's already kidnapped her friend and goddaughter to lure her out, and if Rachel doesn't give herself up soon, they'll die. But Rachel has more than a few impressive and frightening skills of her own, and she isn't going to hand over her soul and her life without one hell of a fight. She's also got a surprise: elven tycoon Trent Kalamack. With this unlikely ally beside her—a prospect both thrilling and unnerving—she's going to return to the ever after, kick some demon butt, rescue her loved ones... and prevent an apocalypse before it's too late. Or, at least that's the plan.
The demonic realm of the Ever After is collapsing, threatening all magic, and witch-turned-daywalking-demon Rachel Morgan must prevent its total annihilation. Rachel's own mistake caused the ley line to rip, jeopardizing her life and making her a target for the most powerful demon in the Ever After, who has kidnapped her friend and goddaughter to force her surrender. To save them and avert an apocalypse, Rachel must confront this soul-eating entity, relying on her formidable skills and an unexpected alliance with elven tycoon Trent Kalamack, a prospect that is both thrilling and unnerving.
The premise sets up a high-stakes urban fantasy narrative where the protagonist must confront both external demonic threats and the consequences of her own actions. The inclusion of an unlikely ally suggests complex character dynamics and potential for both conflict and cooperation. The established series context implies a rich world with ongoing character arcs and established lore that will likely appeal to fans of the genre. The narrative appears focused on action, magical conflict, and the protagonist's personal quest for redemption and survival.
Page Count:
417
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
0062228153
ISBN-13:
9780062228154
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