Beezle and Nathaniel were there, both with identical expressions of worry on their faces.
“How long have you been there?” I asked.
“Long enough that you don’t have to give us a recap. We know all about the Puck manipulation thing and the killing of Titania thing and the rising of the dark inside you thing,” Beezle said. “Ooh, dinner!”
He flew to the table and dove headfirst into the roast chicken.
“I hope you weren’t hungry,” I said to Nathaniel.
“Give her the thing,” Beezle said, his voice muffled because he was inside the chicken.
“What thing?” I asked Nathaniel.
He approached me cautiously, giving the Retrievers an unsure look. They lifted their heads and growled.
“It’s okay,” I soothed. “He’s a friend. It’s okay.”
Nathaniel continued toward me. I noticed he had a piece of paper in his grip. He handed it to me while Lock, Stock and Barrel gave him the beady eye.
I unfolded the slip of paper. All it said was, “We know who you are, and we know where you are. We are watching.”
I turned it over, hoping for something more. “Where was this?”
“On the porch,” Nathaniel said. “Beezle seems to think it’s from someone named Jack.”
Jack Dabrowski, the blogger who wanted me to be mayor, who wanted to broadcast my business on the Internet. Apparently I hadn’t done a good enough job of scaring him off.
The Retrievers let Nathaniel put his hand on my shoulder. I covered his hand with my own and leaned my head back against his body.
“Nathaniel,” I said. “You need to be careful. Puck killed Bendith to serve his own purpose. I don’t think he feels particularly warm toward his children.”
“I know,” Nathaniel said. “But I am not in any more danger than you. Now that you have killed Titania, you will have many more enemies. You have established yourself as something to be feared, something to dread.”
“I am something to be feared,” I said. “Puck made me this way. And Puck had better watch his ass.”
Beezle stopped stuffing his face long enough to say, “I hope you’re not thinking of revenge. Because I think Puck has already proven that he’s much better at thinking long-term than you are.”
Maybe Puck was better at strategic planning. I was more emotional, more spontaneous. But he had twisted me into this shape and used me like a weapon.
There was no reason why that weapon should not, could not, turn on him.
I smiled, thinking of Puck suffering at my hands.
“Maddy?” Beezle said. “What are you thinking?”
Inside me, the darkness smiled, too.
PRAISE FOR
BLACK LAMENT
“Another amazing read by Christina Henry.”
—Literal Addiction
“Great snarky dialogue, continuous action, excellent world-building and innovative twists on urban fantasy conventions are par for the course in Henry’s series.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Prepare yourself for plenty of snark, plenty of action and plenty of fun from this endearing and exciting series.”
—My Bookish Ways
BLACK HOWL
“Maddy is a strong female heroine . . . The ending of Black Howl will probably leave you shocked . . . and dying for the next.”
—Fresh Fiction
“This series reminds me of the Harry Dresden series by Jim Butcher or Rachel in the Hollows series by Kim Harrison . . . It has enough action, suspense and sarcasm to keep my attention. I look forward to seeing where Christina Henry takes us next.”
—Dark Faerie Tales
“Action-packed. You are sucked in from page one and set on a roller-coaster ride of action till the end.”
—Paranormal Haven
BLACK NIGHT
“A riveting adventure of a novel . . . Black Night has within its pages the most utterly believable and wonderful depiction I’ve ever seen of a character forced to face her darkest fears.”
—Errant Dreams Reviews
“Madeline Black is back and super badass in her second installment . . . If you’re looking for a brilliant urban fantasy with page-turning action, witty dialogue and fun characters—this is your book.”
—Rex Robot Reviews
“The style of this book is just like the first book in the series—playful and light, yet also adventurous and dark . . . The bottom line is that if you enjoy adventure stories, you will enjoy this book, especially if you’re a nonstop-action junkie.”
—SFRevu
BLACK WINGS
“A fun, fast ride through the gritty streets of magical Chicago, Black Wings has it all: a gutsy heroine just coming into her power, badass bad guys, a sexy supernatural love interest and a scrappy gargoyle sidekick. Highly recommended.”
—Nancy Holzner, author of Hellhound
“An entertaining urban fantasy starring an intriguing heroine . . . The soul-eater-serial-killer mystery adds to an engaging Chicago joyride as courageous Madeline fears this unknown adversary but goes after the lethal beast.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Fast action, plenty of demons and a hint of mystery surrounding the afterlife make for an entertaining urban fantasy populated by an assortment of interesting characters.”
—Monsters and Critics
“Henry shows that she is up to the challenge of debuting in a crowded genre. The extensive background of her imaginative world is well integrated with the action-packed plot, and the satisfying conclusion leaves the reader primed for the next installment.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Readers will enjoy a fast-paced adventure with an interesting cast, especially Beezle, the gargoyle, and be ready and waiting for a future still yet unwritten. Pick up your copy of Black Wings today, and stay tuned for Black Night.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Henry does an excellent job of unveiling the first layers of her unique world and its fascinating inhabitants. There’s plenty of kick-butt action and intriguing twists to ensure that this story grabs you from the very first page. One to watch!”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“The story was a nonstop action blast full of smart-alecky gargoyle guardians, devilishly handsome (and enigmatic) love interests, arrogant demons, wicked witches and more jaw-dropping revelations than a Jerry Springer show. I barely had time to catch my breath between chapters.”
—All Things Urban Fantasy
“Fast-paced, action-packed and hard-core—breathing new life into the vast genre of urban fantasy . . . Black Wings is intense, dark and full of surprises.”
—Rex Robot Reviews
“I finished this book in one sitting and will definitely look out for more by this author.”
—Bibliophilic Book Blog
“A fast-paced book that I had a hard time putting down . . . I can’t wait to read Black Night and find out where Gabriel, J.B., Antares and Beezle all stand in Maddy’s world.”
—A Romance Review
“It isn’t often that a first book grabs your attention and refuses to let you go. Christina Henry’s book was that book for me. I loved every minute of this newest paranormal story about one woman’s struggle to figure out her place in the world when everything around her seems to be changing.”
—Fantasy Romance Writers
“I read Black Wings in one day, and I loved spending that time with Madeline (and Beezle). I recommend Christina Henry to readers who enjoy the dark humor of Ilona Andrews’s Kate Daniels series and the demon politics of Stacia Kane’s Megan Chase series.”
—Fantasy Literature
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