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To achieve the incredible she must attempt the impossible All her life, Alice has been haunted by visions of birds. But when the mysterious Crowley appears at Alice’s door, he reveals she’s been seeing nightjars – the miraculous birds which guard our souls. And a shadowy faction wants to...

To achieve the incredible she must attempt the impossible All her life, Alice has been haunted by visions of birds. But when the mysterious Crowley appears at Alice’s door, he reveals she’s been seeing nightjars – the miraculous birds which guard our souls. And a shadowy faction wants to...

"[Narrator Tamryn Payne] draws the listener into Alice's newly discovered world, infusing her narration with near-perfect depictions of emotions that add to her realistic character portrayals... A delightful listen for those who like paranormal elements in their fantasy." — AudioFile Magazine...

In den berüchtigten Kerkern von Raspa wartet die vermeintliche Diebin Zara auf ihre Hinrichtung. Doch dann verspricht der König ihr die Freiheit – unter einer Bedingung: Sie muss sich in seinem tödlichen Wettkampf gegen andere Verurteilte behaupten, um dann ein legendäres Relikt zu stehlen. Die Mission ist überaus waghalsig, ihre Gegner sind gefürchtete Verbrecher, und Zara weiß, ihre einzige Chance zu überleben ist eine Allianz mit ihrem Zellengenossen Crane. Dieser ist undurchschaubar, gefährlich – und verfolgt seine eigenen Ziele. Kann sie ihm wirklich vertrauen?

Haunted by Sparrow's shocking betrayal, Meg finds herself on the brink of unraveling. The burden of caring for an amputee Angel and two refugees from the Earthen plane only adds to her mounting pressure. With King Gabriel imprisoned and the kidnapped baby Thrush in her care, time is running out for Meg to prevent Thrush from succumbing to the Nightjar's fate. As revenge and redemption clash, Meg must confront her inner demons and grapple with her deepest desires. Will her quest for vengeance consume her or can she find the strength to prioritize what truly matters?