A 1 New York Times bestseller Sarah J. Maass bestselling Crescent City series begins with House of Earth and Blood which follows the story of halfFae and halfhuman Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic danger and searing romance. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect lifeworking hard all day and partying all nightuntil a demon murdered her closest friends leaving her bereft wounded and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. Shell do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purposeto assassinate his bosss enemies no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city hes offered an irresistible deal help Bryce find the murderer and his freedom will be within reach. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent Citys underbelly they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear and they find in each other a blazing passionone that could set them both free if theyd only let it. With unforgettable characters sizzling romance and pageturning suspense this richly inventive new fantasy series by 1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss the price of freedomand the power of love. show more