Black Dog

The war is over. Vampires lost.For thousands of years, a vampiric miasma prevented ordinary people from noticing the monsters in their midst. Then the black dogs of Dimilioc drove vampires from the world, the miasma faded, and suddenly ordinary people could look into the shadows ... and see the shadows looking back.Natividad is one of the rare Pure, able to wield protective magic against demonic evil. Her older brother is a black dog, fighting to control the demon bound to his soul. Her human twin has no magic, but he's got a plan to protect them all.With the world they knew in ashes, with enemies snapping at their heels, the three seek refuge with Dimilioc, the only powerful black dog House left in the world. But Dimilioc, nearly ruined by the war they barely won, may not have the strength they need to survive in this new world. Unless Natividad and her brothers can find the courage and skill to face their terrifying adversaries, not only they, but Dimilioc itself, may be pulled down at last.Perfect for fans of Patricia Briggs, this unusual twist on werewolves will keep you turning pages right to the end!

Natividad is delighted when the Master of Dimilioc gives her permission to go Christmas shopping in a real town, since she definitely needs to find gifts for her brothers. But did Grayson have to assign Keziah to go with her?Étienne Lumondiere has annoyed Miguel once too often, throwing his weight around and belittling ordinary humans. But Miguel's going to fix that. He just needs to work out a few more details of his clever plan.It's tough for a black dog raised outside Dimilioc to adjust to being a team player. But Thaddeus is determined to impress Grayson . . . until he is unexpectedly confronted by a black dog kid who reminds him a little too much of himself.The Dimilioc executioner is the mainstay of the Master's authority, as Ezekiel knows better than anyone. He has never questioned his role in Dimilioc . . . until now. "Christmas Shopping," "Library Work," and "A Learning Experience" all take place between Black Dog and Pure Magic. "The Master of Dimilioc" is a prequel story that takes place several years before the events of Black Dog.

Following the defeat of their family's greatest enemy, Natividad and her brothers have begun to feel that, against all odds, they may have succeeded in making a new home for themselves among the black dogs of Dimilioc. But keeping that home safe involves challenges they never anticipated, as new enemies, rivals, and uncertain allies maneuver for advantage in a world where everything supernatural has been exposed to the sight of ordinary humans.Justin -- untrained in traditional Pure magic, uniquely talented, and dealing with problems of his own -- isn't at all sure he wants to join Dimilioc. But Natividad understands that if her own family and Dimilioc are going to survive, they need every asset they can gather. If the black dogs of Dimilioc can't persuade Justin he belongs with them, then Natividad has a plan that ought to persuade him ... until enemies unexpectedly strike, every plan collapses, and Natividad finds herself facing terrible danger with no one but Justin to help.

1. Mothers and SistersBefore the failure of the miasma that hid all supernatural darkness from the sight of ordinary humans, brutal black dogs sometimes ruled as kings-sometimes for generations. In a country where black dogs rule and the Pure are despised, even a girl as fierce and determined as Keziah finds life a precarious struggle. But after her little sister is born, she has so much to fight for…2. Unlikely AlliesEzekiel is on his own when he discovers an entrenched enemy with a particularly unpleasant plan to supplant and destroy Dimilioc. To defeat this enemy, Ezekiel needs an ally…even a man who might turn on him before the end.3. Bank JobLiving and working with a lot of stray black dogs is a real trial for Ethan Lanning, especially since not even the best bloodlines and training gave him the kind of strength a Lanning ought to possess. But when a mission gets complicated, Thaddeus might be just the right guy to have at his back after all…A Family VisitJust an ordinary Christmas with his grandmother, that's all Justin has in mind. Sure, it's a little awkward that Grayson insisted Keziah keep him company on the trip, but everything will be fine once they get to know each another. But Justin never expected to arrive only to discover his grandmother has vanished from her home…

After everything she's seen, Natividad was sure Ezekiel could take care of himself against any enemy. Then the link between them makes it clear she was wrong. She knows Ezekiel isn't dead. She knows he must have met an enemy he can't defeat alone. And she knows she has to rescue him, even if that means stepping into a trap set by an unknown enemy.Miguel is only human, neither black dog nor Pure. He's fine with that, though, because an intelligent normal person can think problems through, his mind unclouded by black dog rage. But when Natividad and the black dogs of Dimilioc walk into a trap, even human ingenuity may not be able to get them out again…