In this first book of an all-new trilogy, life proves stranger than the movies when a Hollywood underground coven of vampires comes to light-and gets targeted by the tough-as-nails daughter of a sexy screen siren. Stuntwoman Dawn Madison hasn't been on the best of terms with her father since her movie star mother died. Still, he is her dad, and when he vanishes while investigating the bizarre sighting-caught on film-of a supposedly long-dead child star, she comes home to Tinseltown to join the search for him. Working with his odd colleagues, she discovers an erotic and bloody underground society made up of creatures she thought existed only on the screen.

A palace of nightmares rises from the ground, unleashing pure evil upon the world.

These assessment questions for The Dark Is Rising are modeled after current testing models requiring students to revisit the text for answers. Students have to support their opinions and inferences with examples from the text.

The hunger was worse every day, and now there was only a whisper-thin line holding her back from a dark red sea. "You would feed me?" Her voice came out so husky and low that it was a wonder he heard her. In Paris, Kat hears of horrifying events back in America. The leader of the Directorate is openly attacking those with mixed Tabérin and human blood. Hybrids like her. And chances are he'll be turning his attention to Europe next. Kat knows she needs to go into hiding again. But then her Tabérin aunt, Akilina, reveals something about Kat's heritage that changes everything. If Akilina is right, the Directorate will stop at nothing until they have eradicated Kat and the threat she represents. No matter how many they have to kill to get to her... As the threat from the Directorate intensifies, Ben and Yara barely escape America with their lives. But being trapped together on a boat bound for Europe could prove much more dangerous than anticipated. Because one of them is in transition, and needs to feed... Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, Dark Child (Covens Rising) is the highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling urban fantasy novel Dark Child (The Awakening). This novella length episode is part three of five. All five episodes are also available from late August 2014 bundled as Dark Child (Covens Rising): Omnibus Edition. Recommended Dark Child reading order is: Dark Child (The Awakening) Episode 1 Dark Child (The Awakening) Episode 2 Dark Child (The Awakening) Episode 3 Dark Child (The Awakening) Episode 4 Dark Child (The Awakening) Episode 5 followed by Dark Child (Covens Rising) Episode 1 Dark Child (Covens Rising) Episode 2 Dark Child (Covens Rising) Episode 3 Dark Child (Covens Rising) Episode 4 Dark Child (Covens Rising) Episode 5 OR Dark Child (The Awakening) Omnibus Edition followed by Dark Child (Covens Rising) Omnibus Edition

"Eric Drake, a powerful Dark Wolf, has never trusted himself around human females, preferring to mate only within his pack. That is, until he encounters Chelsea Smart snooping around Silvercrest pack land in search of her missing sister. Secretly, Chelsea thinks Eric is the sexiest man she's ever seen, though she is wary of his potent Alpha energy. Then it's discovered that Chelsea's sister is being held by a pack of vicious Lycans, and Eric heroically leaps into action. Now, Chelsea will risk everything--her body and soul--to surrender to the passion that will mark her as Eric's woman for all eternity...if they survive."-- P. [4] of cover.

When darkness clouds the heart of the one you love, how far would you journey to bring them back to the light? Portia’s world shatters when Vance, her soul’s counterpart, looks at her with eyes devoid of their shared memories. Desperate to reignite his lost magic and recollections, she finds a brief glimmer of hope. But that hope is swiftly extinguished when something malevolent takes root within Vance, transforming him into a menace to all he encounters. The stakes rise even higher as their coven members fall victim one by one, with Vance cast in the chilling role of prime suspect. Yet, as Portia delves into the enigma, she finds herself ensnared by an old enemy with a festering grudge. With her safety hanging by a thread, her only salvation might be the very person who risks dooming her. Amidst this maelstrom of magic, treachery, and betrayal, will Portia find the strength to avert a catastrophic fate? Boasting over half a million series copies sold, The Dark Rising is the mesmerizing fourth entry in the “Of Witches and Warlocks” series. For those enchanted by the spells of Charmed, the dark allure of The Vampire Diaries, and the witty exchanges of Lucifer, Lacey Weatherford’s tale promises an electrifying read. Dive into a realm where love wrestles with darkness. Secure your copy of The Dark Rising and venture deeper into the enchantment!