#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas introduces a captivating new series centered on Bryce Quinlan, a half-Fae, half-human navigating a contemporary fantasy world filled with magic and danger. Bryce enjoys her vibrant life, working for an antiquities dealer and reveling in the pleasures of Crescent City. However, her world is shattered by a brutal murder that changes everything. Two years later, stuck in a dead-end job and seeking solace in the city's nightlife, Bryce is once again thrust into chaos when the murderer strikes again. Reluctantly, she teams up with Hunt Athalar, a Fallen angel and personal assassin for the Archangels, who is ordered to protect her despite his disdain for her carefree lifestyle. As they investigate the murders, Hunt discovers there’s more to Bryce than he initially thought, and they must work together to unravel a mystery that reaches deep into the city's underbelly and beyond, awakening ancient forces. This gripping tale explores themes of loss, freedom, and love, featuring unforgettable characters and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Crescent City Reeks
De Crescent City is een fantasyboekenreeks van Sarah J. Maas, die zich afspeelt in de magische stad Halvemaanstad. Het verhaal volgt Bryce Quinlan, een vrouw die half fee, half mens is. Nadat ze tragisch haar vrienden verliest, besluit ze hun dood te wreken en antwoorden te vinden die haar naar de duistere geheimen van de stad leiden. Samen met Hunt Athalar, een gevallen engel die gevangen is en gedwongen wordt te dienen bij degenen die hem hebben verslaafd, wordt ze geconfronteerd met gevaarlijke wezens en machtige vijanden. In een stad vol magie, politieke intriges en gevaar moet Bryce niet alleen de externe bedreigingen confronteren, maar ook het donkere verleden dat haar nog steeds achtervolgt. De serie combineert elementen van fantasy, detectivewerk en romantiek en biedt lezers een spannende geschiedenis over vriendschap, wraak en verlossing.
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