I already mentioned this on my Facebook and Twitter pages, but if you don’t follow me there (pause to shed a tear ;)) then it might be news to you. My longtime friend and regular critique partner, Ilona Andrews, has a new book out:

Magic Breaks

Book 7 in Magic Series

Release date: July 29, 2014

No matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it…

As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, she must now deal with the affairs of the pack, including preparing her people for attack from Roland, a cruel ancient being with god-like powers. Since Kate’s connection to Roland has come out into the open, no one is safe—especially those closest to Kate.

As Roland’s long shadow looms ever nearer, Kate is called to attend the Conclave, a gathering of the leaders from the various supernatural factions in Atlanta. When one of the Masters of the Dead is found murdered there, apparently at the hands of a shapeshifter, Kate is given only twenty-four hours to hunt down the killer. And this time, if she fails, she’ll find herself embroiled in a war which could destroy everything she holds dear…

Read first two chapters below at the excerpt link.

Powell’s | B & N | Indiebound | Amazon | Borders

Kate and Curran fans, you are NOT going to want to miss this one, but don’t take my word for it. Look at what readers are saying on Amazon:

Friday, August 1st: Ilona and Gordon Andrews will be in Edina, MN. The event will be starting at 7:00 pm at the Barnes & Noble in Edina (3225 W. 69th St. Edina, MN 55435).

The fan meet and greet will start at 5:30 pm in the cafe inside Barnes & Noble.

Saturday, August 2nd: Ilona & Gordon will be in Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta event will start at 2:00 pm at Foxtale Book Shoppe (105 E. Main St #138 Woodstock, GA 30188).

The fan pre-event will start at 12:30 pm at The Copper Coin Coffee Shot: 400 Chambers St, Woodstock, GA 30188.

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As for me, Part 2 of the alternate “middle” version of Destined For An Early Grave goes up on my blog tomorrow, so come back if you want to see Cat and Bones’s first in-person meeting where he can’t remember who she is. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, then go read this post. It will explain everything :).

Plus, be sure to check back on my blog next week because I will be releasing the book trailer to The Beautiful Ashes, Broken Destiny book one, and I’ll have downloadable wallpapers for you and a new Arc contest, so don’t miss out!

That’s it from me for now. Have a happy Friday, everyone!