Alexis Henderson schrijft speculatieve fictie die zich verdiept in de rijken van dark fantasy, hekserij en kosmische horror. Haar werk verkent vaak mythische en bovennatuurlijke thema's, waarbij ze de donkerdere aspecten van de menselijke psyche en het uitgestrekte onbekende onderzoekt. Beïnvloed door haar opvoeding in een stad vol spookverhalen, wordt Henderson's proza gekenmerkt door een meeslepende sfeer en verontrustende beelden. Lezers kunnen verhalen verwachten die zowel tot nadenken stemmen als ontsnapping bieden naar werelden vol mysterie en dreiging.
Set in a strict, puritanical society, the story follows a young woman who uncovers her latent dark powers. This feminist fantasy debut explores themes of self-discovery and empowerment as she navigates the constraints of her environment while embracing her newfound abilities.
Wanted: A bloodmaid of exceptional taste. Must have a keen proclivity for life's finer pleasures. Girls of weak will need not apply... Marion Shaw is a child of the slums. She yearns to escape the city and its miseries but has no real hope -- until a strange advertisement catches her eye: someone is seeking a 'bloodmaid'. Marion applies for the position and days later finds herself at the notorious House of Hunger -- poised to enter a world that is dark, debauched and very dangerous. And there, at the centre of it all, is Countess Lisavet. Loved and feared in equal measure, she is both charismatic and seductive -- and she takes a special interest in Marion. But then bloodmaids begin to go missing, and Marion finds herself at the centre of a terrifying game of cat and mouse. She must learn the rules of her new home before it become her grave...
Lennon Carter's life takes a dramatic turn when she receives an invitation to take the entrance exam for a hidden magical school in Savannah. At Drayton College, she discovers her innate gift of persuasion, a powerful ability that comes with significant consequences. As she navigates her studies and forms a bond with her enigmatic adviser, Dante, Lennon uncovers the school's dark history and the dangers of wielding her power. Struggling with the potential for corruption, she faces the ultimate challenge of mastering her abilities without losing herself.
'Everyone here was destined to die young,' said Death. 'I offered them a deal. If they kill on my behalf, their lives are spared.' Roslyn's sister, Adeline, died almost a year ago under suspicious circumstances, and she's still shackled by grief. So when six mysterious girls appear in town and Roslyn learns they knew Adeline well, she vows to investigate the connection. But this strange sisterhood share a secret. They have all been gifted by Death's touch and now use this ability to reap the souls of others. As Rosyln becomes more drawn to the group, particularly their leader Shiloh, it becomes clear there is only one way to discover the truth about her sister. She must strike her own deal with Death...