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Автор Кристина Генри

PRAISE FOR BLACK WINGS

“A fun, fast ride through the gritty streets of Chicago, Black Wings has it all: a gutsy heroine just coming into her power, badass bad guys, a sexy supernatural love interest and a scrappy gargoyle sidekick. Highly recommended. ”

—Nancy Holzner, author of Hellforged

“An entertaining urban fantasy starring an intriguing heroine . . . The soul-eater serial-killer mystery adds to an engaging Chicago joyride as courageous Madeline fears this unknown adversary but goes after the lethal beast. ”

Midwest Book Review

“Fast action, plenty of demons and a hint of mystery surrounding the afterlife make for an entertaining urban fantasy populated by an assortment of interesting characters. ”

Monsters and Critics

“Henry shows that she is up to the challenge of debuting in a crowded genre. The extensive background of her imaginative world is well integrated with the action-packed plot, and the satisfying conclusion leaves the reader primed for the next installment. ”

Publishers Weekly

“I love the world-building . . . The take on demons and angels is sufficiently different to separate Black Wings from the recent spate of tales in that milieu . . . I do recommend Black Wings if just for the unusual world and enjoyable plot and characters. ”

Errant Dreams

“Readers will enjoy a fast-paced adventure with an interesting cast, especially Beezle, the gargoyle, and be ready and waiting for a future still yet unwritten. Pick up your copy of Black Wings today, and stay tuned for Black Night. ”

Romance Reviews Today

“A fast-paced first novel . . . Black Wings is a lot of fun. ”

Fresh Fiction

“Henry does an excellent job of unveiling the first layers of her unique world and its fascinating inhabitants. There’s plenty of kick-butt action and intriguing twists to ensure that this story grabs you from the very first page.

One to watch!”

Romantic Times (4 stars)

“The story was a nonstop action blast full of smart-alecky gargoyle guardians, devilishly handsome (and enigmatic) love interests, arrogant demons, wicked witches and more jaw-dropping revelations than a Jerry Springer show. I barely had time to catch my breath between chapters. ”

All Things Urban Fantasy

“Fast-paced, action-packed and hard-core—breathing new life into the vast genre of urban fantasy . . . Black Wings is intense, dark and full of surprises. ”

Rex Robot Reviews

“Amazing . . . Henry’s pacing is incredible and keeps you absorbed; plus the characterization is fantastic . . . I strongly urge all you [urban fantasy] fans to get this book!”

Read All Over Reviews

“I finished this book in one sitting and will definitely look out for more by this author. ”

Bibliophilic Book Blog

“A fast-paced book that I had a hard time putting down . . . I can’t wait to read Black Night and find out where Gabriel, J. B. , Antares and Beezle all stand in Maddy’s world. ”

A Romance Review

Black Wings was one of the better beginnings to a series that hit every point that it needed to hit. This is a series that I plan to continue and will continue to enjoy if Christina Henry maintains this caliber of writing. ”