by Kim Harrison
Part of The Hollows, book 11
First published 2013
Rachel Morgan faces her worst nightmare. The demonic realm known as the ever after is collapsing, and all magic will vanish with it. Rachel knows she caused this disaster when she ripped a ley line, triggering a cascade of magical destruction. Now her life hangs in the balance unless she can repair the damage she created. The most powerful demon in the ever after wants Rachel's soul. This soul-eating entity has already captured her friend and goddaughter as bait. Rachel must surrender herself or watch them die. She refuses to give up without a battle, drawing on her own formidable abilities as a witch turned daywalking demon. Rachel gains an unexpected partner in elven tycoon Trent Kalamack. This alliance both excites and worries her. Together they plan to invade the ever after, fight the demons, save her loved ones, and stop magical apocalypse. Rachel knows the odds are against them, but she will risk everything to protect the people she loves and prevent the end of magic itself.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, reluctant-hero
Setting: Ever After
435 pages · Hardcover · Harper Voyager
Content warnings: death, violence