Jasper grabbed his satchel and headed downstairs. He could smell the sulfur getting stronger and stronger. He had no idea what he would encounter in the mystic forest. Milo and Molly were by Jasper’s side as he headed to school. They knew Gretta the witch was plotting against him and would stop at nothing until Jasper was caught by the witches. Jasper needed to grab the witches’ spell book, but it could mean being stuck in the mystic forest forever.
Nothing like getting your ass kicked by a demon on the way to the most important job interview of your life. But, that's where I find myself right before trying to make a good impression on the supernatural investigation agency of my dreams. If I get the job, I can slay demons legally, unlike the criminal slaying I've been doing. The only problem? I have to lie through my teeth about who I am or they'll never hire me. But the good news is I'm great in a fight, even if I fight dirty. The even better news is there are lots of openings at the agency. Unfortunately, they were created by a murderous cartel known as the Viceroys who seem to be releasing the demons and using their powers to take out most of the agency's staff. This gets me the job and moves me and the other wet-behind-the-ears interns right in harm's way. Exactly where I like to be. The other interns don't think much of me, and the feeling's mutual, especially in the case of Dax Murphy. He may look like a Hemsworth brother, but he's arrogant as hell. Not my type. Really. I've got a lot to focus on with keeping my identity secret and not getting my head cut off by a Viceroy. But maybe there's more to Dax than eight-pack abs. And maybe secrets from the past don't always stay buried. If you like K.F. Breen, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon Mayer, Kim Harrison, Ilona Andrews, Dannika Dark, and Jennifer Estep, you'll enjoy this wildly fun read.
The magic and suspense of Graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of Game of Thrones in this riveting fantasy debut. Your greatest enemy isn't what you fight, but what you fear. Elizabeth Grey is one of the king's best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. But when she's accused of being a witch herself, Elizabeth is arrested and sentenced to burn at the stake. Salvation comes from a man she thought was her enemy. Nicholas Perevil, the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the kingdom, offers her a deal: he will save her from execution if she can break the deadly curse that's been laid upon him. But Nicholas and his followers know nothing of Elizabeth's witch hunting past--if they find out, the stake will be the least of her worries. And as she's thrust into the magical world of witches, ghosts, pirates, and one all-too-handsome healer, Elizabeth is forced to redefine her ideas of right and wrong, of friends and enemies, and of love and hate. Virginia Boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut.
From the podcast host of The Witch Wave and practicing witch Pam Grossman—who Vulture has dubbed the “Terry Gross of witches”—comes an exploration of the world’s fascination with witches, why they have intrigued us for centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever. When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Pointy black hat, maybe a broomstick. But witches in various guises have been with us for millennia. In Waking the Witch, Pam Grossman explores the impact of the world’s most magical icon. From the idea of the femme fatale in league with the devil to the bewitching pop culture archetypes in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Harry Potter; from the spooky ladies in fairy tales to the rise of contemporary witchcraft, witches reflect the power and potential of women. Part cultural analysis, part memoir, Waking the Witch traces the author’s own journey on the path to witchcraft, and how this has helped her find self-empowerment and purpose. It celebrates witches past, present, and future, and reveals the critical role they have played—and will continue to play—in the world as we know it. “Deftly illuminating the past while beckoning us towards the future, Waking the Witch has all the makings of a feminist classic. Wise, relatable, and real, Pam Grossman is the witch we need for our times” (Ami McKay, author of The Witches of New York).
THEIR LOVE IS DESTINED TO RISE AGAIN Ailish Donovan is a witch ready to do battle. Raised unaware of her powers, she is just sixteen when her mother tricks her into binding with the demon Asmodeus. Pure-hearted Ailish escapes with the connection incomplete but pays a heavy price: For the next eight years, she is shunned by her earth sisters and tormented by Asmodeus’s lust. After hardening her body and mind as a champion kickboxer, Ailish returns home to break the bond—or die. The Wing Slayer Hunter Phoenix Torq is sworn to protect earth witches, but he is shaken by Ailish’s fierce independence—and his own forbidden cravings. Dark, impulsive, and haunted by his troubled past, Phoenix likewise arouses Ailish in ways she finds disturbing—and irresistible. Torn between mistrust and desire, each must go to hell and back to seek the magic that could set them both free. From the Paperback edition.
"Demon slayers, a kick-ass heroine who's as funny as she is fierce, and a hot enemies-to-lovers romance? Yes, please!" I'm ready to start fresh. I mean, who wouldn't be after defeating demons at a rave sent there by my criminal mastermind parents? I could use a vaca. Instead, I get a job. But, I can't complain. I've been hired as a full-time demon hunter for the best agency in the country. I've finally landed my dream job. There's only one little problem. Dax Murphy is my boss. The same Dax Murphy who tricked me, drugged me, and seduced me into thinking he was the best thing since sliced bread. What the hell was I thinking, getting hot and heavy with him? Dax isn't even that sexy. Who likes eight-pack abs, sparkling blue eyes, immeasurable wealth, and great power, anyway? Sure, I can secretly hate him while I do my job. The agency is going to need me, too, once demons begin popping up that can conjure magic. That shouldn't be happening, and I have a feeling my outlaw parents are involved. Soon, people in our agency start going belly up, and what I think is a routine investigation turns into a fight for our lives. When Dax and I are trapped together in an evil playscape, only my undeveloped magic stands between us and oblivion. And time is running out. If you like K.F. Breen, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon Mayer, Kim Harrison, Ilona Andrews, Dannika Dark, and Jennifer Estep, you'll enjoy this wildly fun, enemies-to-lovers Urban Fantasy.
I’m not exactly a diamonds and champagne type of girl. Did the fact that I’m a demon-slaying biker witch give it away? But when an ancient cult becomes the “in” thing in Beverly Hills, I can’t let it slide. Something is off, and as a demon slayer, I’ve learned to always trust my instincts. They say it’s all youth potions, parties, and priceless Egyptian artifacts, but there’s a demon involved…and I’m not welcome. It’s not the first time I’ve been kicked out of a place. I go in undercover, along with my sexy Greek shape-shifter husband, my biker witch buddies, and a dog that is way too fond of free appetizers and the red-carpet lifestyle. Between dodging detection and uncovering ancient secrets, I have my hands full. And when the demon manages to hook his claws into my eternal soul, I realize I may be stepping out for my final event.
This grimoire from the baddest witch around will teach potential slayers and aspiring wiccans everything they’ll ever need to know about magic in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Every good witch has a grimoire, and Willow Rosenberg is no exception. The Official Grimoire is the first and only truly comprehensive collection of every magical moment from all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, humorously narrated by beloved resident witch Willow Rosenberg. Completely illustrated and annotated by the rest of the gang, this book of spells is a unique keepsake for fans of the Buffy-verse and an incredible celebration of the show’s twenty-year legacy.
A non-stop supernatural action adventure bathed in magic, blood, motorcycles, mayhem, vampires, and an unconventional, 1,000 year-old witch named Yonna. MAGIC IS IN THE BLOOD A modern, Wild West road trip about a witch named Yonna cruising the Southwest as a band of bloodthirsty biker vampires, The Hounds of Love, hunt her scattered coven for the source of all magic: witch blood. From the critically-acclaimed creators writer Matthew Erman (Bonding: A Love Story About People and Their Parasites) and artist Lisa Sterle of Long Lost and Sterle's #1 bestselling The Modern Witch Tarot Deck, comes Witchblood: The Hounds of Love, a blend of action, lore, and Americana — perfect for fans of Lisa Sterle and Maggie Tokuda-Halls graphic novel SQUAD, Cowboy Bebop, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaiman's American Gods, the record-breaking television series SUPERNATURAL, and the Supernatural prequel, THE WINCHESTERS. “…it’s addictive reading.” - Publishers Weekly Named one of "the comics and graphic novels worth mentioning from 2021" -- THRILLIST
In its seven years on television, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has earned critical acclaim and a massive cult following among teen viewers. One of the most distinguishing features of the program is the innovative way the show's writers play with language: fabricating new words, morphing existing ones, and throwing usage on its head. The result has been a strikingly resonant lexicon that reflects the power of both youth culture and television in the evolution of American slang. Using the show to illustrate how new slang is formed, transformed, and transmitted, Slayer Slang is one of those rare books that combines a serious explanation of a pop culture phenomena with an engrossing read for fans of the show, word geeks, and language professionals. Michael Adams begins his book with a synopsis of the program's history and a defense of ephemeral language. He then moves to the main body of the work: a detailed glossary of slayer slang, annotated with actual dialogue and recorded the style accepted by the American Dialect Society. The book concludes with a bibliography and a lengthy index, a guide to sources (novels based on the show, magazine articles about the show, and language culled from the official posting board) and an appendix of slang-making suffixes. Introduced by Jane Espenson, one of the show's most inventive writers (and herself a linguist), Slayer Slang offers a quintessential example of contemporary youth culture serving as a vehicle for slang. In the tradition of The Physics of Star Trek, Slayer Slang is one of those rare books that offers a serious examination a TV cult phenomenon appealing to fans and thinkers alike. A few examples from the Slayer Slang glossary: bitca n [AHD4 bitch n in sense 2.a + a] Bitch 1997 Sep 15 Whedon When She Was Bad "[Willow:] 'I mean, why else would she be acting like such a b-i-t-c-h?' [Giles:] 'Willow, I think we're all a little old to be spelling things out.' [Xander:] 'A bitca?'" break and enterish adj [AHD4 sv breaking and entering n + -ish suff in sense 2.a] Suitable for crime 1999 Mar 16 Petrie Enemies "I'll go home and stock up on weapons, slip into something a little more break and enterish." [B] carbon-dated adj [fr. AHD4 carbondating + -ed] Very out of date 1997 Mar 10 Whedon Welcome to the Hellmouth "[Buffy:] 'Deal with that outfit for a moment.' [Giles:] 'It's dated?' [Buffy:] 'It's carbon-dated.'" cuddle-monkey n [AHD4 cuddle v + monkey n in sense 2, by analogy fr. RHHDAS (also DAS3 and NTC) sv cuddle bunny 'an affectionate, passionate, or sexually attractive young woman'] Male lover 1998 Feb 10 Noxon Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered "Every woman in Sunnydale wants to make me her cuddle-monkey." [X]
