Crossroads Witch Series by J.S. Malcom

Either I defeat the monster, or I become the monster.As if being locked up in the crazy house wasn’t bad enough, I wake up to discover that my nightmares are coming true. As in, the person I trust most in the world just morphed into a bloodthirsty monster. My only chance for escape comes in the form of two women calling out from within a shimmering tunnel that just popped open from out of nowhere. So, it’s either stick around and be murdered or jump through some kind of portal... moreEither I defeat the monster, or I become the monster.As if being locked up in the crazy house wasn’t bad enough, I wake up to discover that my nightmares are coming true. As in, the person I trust most in the world just morphed into a bloodthirsty monster. My only chance for escape comes in the form of two women calling out from within a shimmering tunnel that just popped open from out of nowhere. So, it’s either stick around and be murdered or jump through some kind of portal. And there I was thinking my new meds were working.I take Door Number Two and find myself ushered into the world of the Shadow Order, an ancient society of witches whose mission is protecting the covens. (Who me, a witch? Well, that sure explains a few things.) I’m given a choice: I can either go it alone and take my chances, or join their magical training program. Seeing as one option involves dying, I soon find myself alongside other young witches learning how to hone their magic. The problem being I didn’t even know I had magic, never mind how to use it. There’s also the small issue of it being unique enough to act as some sort of monster-luring beacon. While we know next to nothing about the supernatural psycho on the loose, we do know it changes form by hopping in and out of other peoples’ bodies. And, right now, the body it wants most is mine. Why don’t I find that flattering? less

One chance. That's all I’ll have. Along with a choice I can't possibly make.In just a few weeks, I’ve gone from living in a psychiatric hospital, to learning I have magic, to joining a secret society of witches. I've also had to come to terms with both what I am and where I came from. Half demon, half witch, born in the demon real—a magical mutation created for sacrificial purposes... moreOne chance. That's all I’ll have. Along with a choice I can't possibly make.In just a few weeks, I’ve gone from living in a psychiatric hospital, to learning I have magic, to joining a secret society of witches. I've also had to come to terms with both what I am and where I came from. Half demon, half witch, born in the demon real—a magical mutation created for sacrificial purposes. It's so nice knowing that the woman who raised me only did so because she was planning to spill my blood on her sacrificial altar. So, yeah. No wonder I went crazy.Since joining the ranks of the Shadow Order, I’ve made friends and enemies. I also fell in love with a kind and sexy guy named Kai. Now, that love has been stolen from me by the same monsters that want to steal my magic. With the clock ticking down on what’s left of Kai’s life, I need to come up with a solution fast. So far, I've got nothing. Meanwhile, werewolves and vampires are turning up dead, seemingly at the hands of witches. Not surprisingly, those other tribes are calling out for blood. Like that’s not enough, witches are being exposed and threatened by a new group calling themselves the Hunters. And what do they want, exactly? Just the eradication of our kind entirely. Then there's the deal I make with a Fae goddess, which at first looks like it might provide me with what I need to defeat my enemies. Instead, it leaves me facing an impossible choice. I'll have to either leave Kai to his fate or doom everyone else.Crossroads Witch is a fast-paced, unpredictable new urban fantasy series that readers are calling “amazing,” “with strong female leads,” and “full of excitement!” If you like snarky kickass heroines, fast-paced action, magic, witchcraft and romance, then grab it today! less

They say you can never go home again. God, I wish.With the body-hopping supernatural psychos finally defeated, it seems like it might be time to relax. You know, have some fun. Hang out with my friends. Focus on my magical education. And, if all goes according to plan, take my relationship with Kai to the next level. But if I’ve learned anything in my short time in the world of witches, it’s never to let your guard down... moreThey say you can never go home again. God, I wish.With the body-hopping supernatural psychos finally defeated, it seems like it might be time to relax. You know, have some fun. Hang out with my friends. Focus on my magical education. And, if all goes according to plan, take my relationship with Kai to the next level. But if I’ve learned anything in my short time in the world of witches, it’s never to let your guard down.No sooner do we attempt to chill than we get a big, fat reminder that two bitter enemies remain at large. Clearly, they haven’t forgotten me either, since I soon end up at dead center of the Hunter movement’s crosshairs. When I find myself corned, my only means of escape involves jumping through the veil into my old demon realm stomping grounds, only to get stuck in that particular version of Hell. I soon learn there are others there like me, cambions who need to be rescued. But saving them will require that I stay in monster form long enough to pull it off—my Demon Soul very much in the driver’s seat. The problem being, I’m not sure if she’ll give back control. If not, then I can say goodbye to the human realm forever, since I’ll be going full-on demon. Which means I won’t be coming back, my new cambion friends will die, and the Hunters will keep right on hunting witches.Crossroads Witch is a fast-paced, unpredictable new urban fantasy series that readers are calling “amazing,” “with strong female leads,” and “full of excitement!” If you like snarky kickass heroines, fast-paced action, magic, witchcraft and romance, then grab it today!Praise for The Shadow Order: Crossroads Witch Book 1:“My favorite characters are back and they're just as kick butt and wonderfully snarky as ever."“If you like strong female leads, you won’t find one stronger. The magic is strong, the characters real and you will not be able to put this one down!”“We all know by now that JS Malcom is magical since everything she writes is gold. This book was no exception. Can't wait to get my greedy hands on the next in the series!”“This story is amazing and I really can't wait for more!!”“Fans of the author’s Veil Witch Universe, Fae Witch Chronicles, Demigoddess Chronicles, and Realm Watchers series will get an extra buzz here but newcomers who have never read a Malcom book are equally in for a treat.”“I devoured this book, sacrificing many hours of sleep to find out what would happen next!"“I loved it! Hands down!!” less

How did I end up being one of the good guys? I’m supposed to be a demon.Just when we thought the threats we were facing might finally be gone, a magical attack forces us to realize we couldn’t be more wrong. As if the supposed “Pureblood” witches would stop trying to take down magical mutts like us. Among them these days is our old friend, Zachary, and if he’s behind the attack he’s right in thinking we haven’t forgotten how he betrayed us. Which may be why he decided to strike first... moreHow did I end up being one of the good guys? I’m supposed to be a demon.Just when we thought the threats we were facing might finally be gone, a magical attack forces us to realize we couldn’t be more wrong. As if the supposed “Pureblood” witches would stop trying to take down magical mutts like us. Among them these days is our old friend, Zachary, and if he’s behind the attack he’s right in thinking we haven’t forgotten how he betrayed us. Which may be why he decided to strike first. Like they say, there’s no animal more dangerous than one who fears itself cornered.As if that isn’t enough to have me stressing out completely, I take on a mission of mercy—because, you know, that’s what the good guys do—taking me back to the one place to which I swore I’d never return. Namely, the demon realm, this time with Lolo, my very best cambion friend. Like I should be surprised when I find myself once again trapped. Because, hey, that place is basically Hell. But I don’t end up ensnared in any way I ever could have imagined, as I end up being forced to play the part of an official bounty hunter serving the crown. To keep me in line, the death priests bind my soul to that of another. He’s called a Sentinel and his job is to make sure I do mine, which means hunting the very same souls I came to protect. Of course, he doesn’t know who I truly am, and if I don’t manage to keep my identity secret I sure as hell won’t be leaving Hell again. At least, not alive. Which means the same, of course, for Lolo and those we promised to save.The Shadow Order is a fast-paced, unpredictable new urban fantasy that readers are calling “amazing,” “with strong female leads,” and “full of excitement!” If you like snarky kickass heroines, fast-paced action, magic, witchcraft and romance, then grab it today!Praise for The Shadow Order: Crossroads Witch Book 1:“My favorite characters are back and they're just as kick butt and wonderfully snarky as ever."“If you like strong female leads, you won’t find one stronger. The magic is strong, the characters real and you will not be able to put this one down!”“We all know by now that JS Malcom is magical since everything she writes is gold. This book was no exception. Can't wait to get my greedy hands on the next in the series!”“This story is amazing and I really can't wait for more!!”“Fans of the author’s Veil Witch Universe, Fae Witch Chronicles, Demigoddess Chronicles, and Realm Watchers series will get an extra buzz here but newcomers who have never read a Malcom book are equally in for a treat.”“I devoured this book, sacrificing many hours of sleep to find out what would happen next!"“I loved it! Hands down!!” less