Vicious

'He was toxic, poison, and he was going to kill everything beautiful in my life if I let him. He was the storm to my cherry blossoms.' The man who comes to Emilia LeBlanc in her dreams also haunts her in her nightmares. Baron "Vicious" Spencer is a brilliant lawyer. A skilled criminal. A beautiful liar. A bully and a savior, a monster and a liar. And since her mom was the live-in caretaker for his family's estate in high school, there was no escaping his wrath―until she had no other choice. To Vicious, Emilia is completely off-limits. A starving artist. His best friend's ex-girlfriend. Pretty and evasive as a cherry blossom. When they were younger, she barged into his life unannounced and turned everything upside down. She discovered his darkest secret, and he made her pay the price. Drove her out of town. Hated and wanted her in equal measure. It should deter him from chasing her to New York a decade later, but it doesn't. So she still hates him―big deal. She'll have to get used to him. Because this time, he isn't going anywhere unless he's taking her with him... Vicious is a standalone book in its own right, and also Book 1 of the Sinners of Saint series. Make sure you immerse yourself fully and read them all... THIS EDITION INCLUDES: New note from the author Digital signature Bonus content: extra chapters in all Sinners of Saint paperbacks PLUS character inspiration Vicious (Book 1, Sinners of Saint) includes the prequel novella to the Sinners of Saint series: Defy. PRAISE FOR L.J. SHEN'S SINNERS OF SAINT SERIES... 'Blended both sweetness and sexiness together' 'This book gripped me from page one and held me through the last page!' 'L.J. shines in writing characters with layers and ones you can't help but love, even though you know you are supposed to hate them' 'Will always be a top book boyfriend for me' 'I devoured this book!' 'Rarely have I as a reader been so enthralled and repulsed by the same character in a book' 'A gripping tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and redemption' 'It's going to be one hell of a ride, so buckle up, babes!'

'He was toxic, poison, and he was going to kill everything beautiful in my life if I let him. He was the storm to my cherry blossoms.' The man who comes to Emilia LeBlanc in her dreams also haunts her in her nightmares. Baron "Vicious" Spencer is a brilliant lawyer. A skilled criminal. A beautiful liar. A bully and a savior, a monster and a liar. And since her mom was the live-in caretaker for his family's estate in high school, there was no escaping his wrath―until she had no other choice. To Vicious, Emilia is completely off-limits. A starving artist. His best friend's ex-girlfriend. Pretty and evasive as a cherry blossom. When they were younger, she barged into his life unannounced and turned everything upside down. She discovered his darkest secret, and he made her pay the price. Drove her out of town. Hated and wanted her in equal measure. It should deter him from chasing her to New York a decade later, but it doesn't. So she still hates him―big deal. She'll have to get used to him. Because this time, he isn't going anywhere unless he's taking her with him... Vicious is a standalone book in its own right, and also Book 1 of the Sinners of Saint series. Make sure you immerse yourself fully and read them all... THIS EDITION INCLUDES: New note from the author Digital signature Bonus content: extra chapters in all Sinners of Saint paperbacks PLUS character inspiration Vicious (Book 1, Sinners of Saint) includes the prequel novella to the Sinners of Saint series: Defy. PRAISE FOR L.J. SHEN'S SINNERS OF SAINT SERIES... 'Blended both sweetness and sexiness together' 'This book gripped me from page one and held me through the last page!' 'L.J. shines in writing characters with layers and ones you can't help but love, even though you know you are supposed to hate them' 'Will always be a top book boyfriend for me' 'I devoured this book!' 'Rarely have I as a reader been so enthralled and repulsed by the same character in a book' 'A gripping tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and redemption' 'It's going to be one hell of a ride, so buckle up, babes!'

Victor and Eli started out as college roommates-brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in one another. A shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death-experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. They become EOs, ExtraOrdinaries, leaving a body in their wake and turning on each other. Ten years later Victor has escaped from prison and is determined to get his revenge on the man who put him there, aided by a young girl with the ability to raise the dead. Eli has spent the years hunting down and killing every EO he can find, convinced that they are a crime against God, all except his sidekick, a woman whose power is persuasion and whom he cannot defy. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the arch-nemeses have set a course for revenge-but who will be left alive at the end?

Victor and Eli started out as college roommates-brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in one another. A shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death-experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. They become EOs, ExtraOrdinaries, leaving a body in their wake and turning on each other. Ten years later Victor has escaped from prison and is determined to get his revenge on the man who put him there, aided by a young girl with the ability to raise the dead. Eli has spent the years hunting down and killing every EO he can find, convinced that they are a crime against God, all except his sidekick, a woman whose power is persuasion and whom he cannot defy. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the arch-nemeses have set a course for revenge-but who will be left alive at the end?

High school seniors Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Spencer have been through a lot since their best friend, Alison DiLaurentis, disappeared five summers ago. A stalker named 'A' has harassed them for their past mistakes and revealed their darkest secrets to the world. They've been on TV, hounded by the press, kicked out of school, arrested, and even put in jail. With time running out, and their lives on the line, one of the Liars does something so terrifying and shocking, fans will be left breathless. Sara Shepard's fan base continues to grow as the hit Pretty Little Liars TV show draws in new readers to the 1 New York Times bestselling series. Full of unexpected twists and shocking revelations, this long-awaited finale to this much-loved series will not disappoint.

High school seniors Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Spencer have been through a lot since their best friend, Alison DiLaurentis, disappeared five summers ago. A stalker named 'A' has harassed them for their past mistakes and revealed their darkest secrets to the world. They've been on TV, hounded by the press, kicked out of school, arrested, and even put in jail. With time running out, and their lives on the line, one of the Liars does something so terrifying and shocking, fans will be left breathless. Sara Shepard's fan base continues to grow as the hit Pretty Little Liars TV show draws in new readers to the 1 New York Times bestselling series. Full of unexpected twists and shocking revelations, this long-awaited finale to this much-loved series will not disappoint.

**Preorder now and receive the stunning LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring gorgeous sprayed edges as well as a collectible spine design.** "He was toxic, poison, and he was going to kill everything beautiful in my life if I let him. He was the storm to my cherry blossoms." The man who comes to Emilia LeBlanc in her dreams also haunts her in her nightmares. Baron "Vicious" Spencer is a brilliant lawyer. A skilled criminal. A beautiful liar. A bully and a savior, a monster and a liar. And since her mom was the live-in caretaker for his family's estate in high school, there was no escaping his wrath--until she had no other choice. To Vicious, Emilia is completely off-limits. A starving artist. His best friend's ex-girlfriend. Pretty and evasive as a cherry blossom. When they were younger, she barged into his life unannounced and turned everything upside down. She discovered his darkest secret, and he made her pay the price. Drove her out of town. Hated and wanted her in equal measure. It should deter him from chasing her to New York a decade later, but it doesn't. So she still hates him--big deal. She'll have to get used to him. Because this time, he isn't going anywhere unless he's taking her with him. Includes the prequel to the Sinners of Saint series: Defy When young teacher Melody Greene accepts a job at All Saints High, she is surprised to find eighteen-year-old quarterback Jaime Followhill is determined to make her his. Lines begin to blur when Mel, who plays by the rules, falls for Jaime, who's sure she's his endgame.

**Preorder now and receive the stunning LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring gorgeous sprayed edges as well as a collectible spine design.** "He was toxic, poison, and he was going to kill everything beautiful in my life if I let him. He was the storm to my cherry blossoms." The man who comes to Emilia LeBlanc in her dreams also haunts her in her nightmares. Baron "Vicious" Spencer is a brilliant lawyer. A skilled criminal. A beautiful liar. A bully and a savior, a monster and a liar. And since her mom was the live-in caretaker for his family's estate in high school, there was no escaping his wrath--until she had no other choice. To Vicious, Emilia is completely off-limits. A starving artist. His best friend's ex-girlfriend. Pretty and evasive as a cherry blossom. When they were younger, she barged into his life unannounced and turned everything upside down. She discovered his darkest secret, and he made her pay the price. Drove her out of town. Hated and wanted her in equal measure. It should deter him from chasing her to New York a decade later, but it doesn't. So she still hates him--big deal. She'll have to get used to him. Because this time, he isn't going anywhere unless he's taking her with him. Includes the prequel to the Sinners of Saint series: Defy When young teacher Melody Greene accepts a job at All Saints High, she is surprised to find eighteen-year-old quarterback Jaime Followhill is determined to make her his. Lines begin to blur when Mel, who plays by the rules, falls for Jaime, who's sure she's his endgame.

Features: New cover art In-universe short story Warm Up A teaser for the forthcoming sequel Vengeance Specially designed end papers - unique to this edition Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in one another. A shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death-experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. They become EOs, ExtraOrdinaries, leaving a body in their wake and turning on each other. Ten years later Victor has escaped from prison and is determined to get his revenge on the man who put him there, aided by a young girl with the ability to raise the dead. Eli has spent the years hunting down and killing every EO he can find, convinced that they are a crime against God, all except his sidekick, a woman whose power is persuasion and whom he cannot defy. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the arch-nemeses have set a course for revenge—but who will be left alive at the end?

Features: New cover art In-universe short story Warm Up A teaser for the forthcoming sequel Vengeance Specially designed end papers - unique to this edition Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in one another. A shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death-experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. They become EOs, ExtraOrdinaries, leaving a body in their wake and turning on each other. Ten years later Victor has escaped from prison and is determined to get his revenge on the man who put him there, aided by a young girl with the ability to raise the dead. Eli has spent the years hunting down and killing every EO he can find, convinced that they are a crime against God, all except his sidekick, a woman whose power is persuasion and whom he cannot defy. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the arch-nemeses have set a course for revenge—but who will be left alive at the end?

Originally published in 1986 as Bride of Satan and now published under the author's intended and preferred title, William Schoell and Encyclopocalypse Publications have meticulously restored and revised Vicious for the first time since its original publication! THE EVIL: It was an obscene evil that could not be quenched with blood or sated with the flesh of its defiled victims. THE TERROR: It wormed its way into the human brain, devouring the mind, controlling the body and turning its prey into savage creatures lusting for destruction. THE METAMORPHOSIS: Its only outward sign was the grotesque metamorphosis of its victim's hand into a gnarled, four-fingered claw-a claw whose razor-sharp nails dealt death with the precision of a stiletto. THE SEARCH: It was unconquerable in its mindless violence, supreme in its viciousness, and as elusive as a foul wind. Only reporters Dorothy Hunter and James Radley even guessed at its existence. They had to find it before it grew stronger...before it grew hungrier...before it found them. This Special Edition features a brand-new introduction by William Schoell.

Originally published in 1986 as Bride of Satan and now published under the author's intended and preferred title, William Schoell and Encyclopocalypse Publications have meticulously restored and revised Viciou s for the first time since its original publication! THE EVIL: It was an obscene evil that could not be quenched with blood or sated with the flesh of its defiled victims. THE TERROR: It wormed its way into the human brain, devouring the mind, controlling the body and turning its prey into savage creatures lusting for destruction. THE METAMORPHOSIS: Its only outward sign was the grotesque metamorphosis of its victim's hand into a gnarled, four-fingered claw-a claw whose razor-sharp nails dealt death with the precision of a stiletto. THE SEARCH: It was unconquerable in its mindless violence, supreme in its viciousness, and as elusive as a foul wind. Only reporters Dorothy Hunter and James Radley even guessed at its existence. They had to find it before it grew stronger...before it grew hungrier...before it found them. This Special Edition features a brand-new introduction by William Schoell.

A trade paperback repackage of New York Times bestseller V.E. Schwab's Vicious , a masterful tale of ambition, jealousy, and superpowers which will include: *A n ew cover by Wil Staehle, cover artist of the iconic Shades of Magic trilogy covers *Schwab's Tor.com short story set within the Vicious universe, Warm Up *A teaser for the upcoming sequel, Vengeful Victor and Eli started out as college roommates--brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find--aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge--but who will be left alive at the end? In Vicious , V. E. Schwab brings to life a gritty comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn't automatically lead to heroism, and a time when allegiances are called into question. A dynamic and original twist on what it means to be a hero and a villain. A killer from page one...highly recommended --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Marvel Universe vs The Avengers and Patient Zero

A trade paperback repackage of New York Times bestseller V.E. Schwab's Vicious , a masterful tale of ambition, jealousy, and superpowers which will include: *A n ew cover by Wil Staehle, cover artist of the iconic Shades of Magic trilogy covers *Schwab's Tor.com short story set within the Vicious universe, Warm Up *A teaser for the upcoming sequel, Vengeful Victor and Eli started out as college roommates--brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find--aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge--but who will be left alive at the end? In Vicious , V. E. Schwab brings to life a gritty comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn't automatically lead to heroism, and a time when allegiances are called into question. A dynamic and original twist on what it means to be a hero and a villain. A killer from page one...highly recommended --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Marvel Universe vs The Avengers and Patient Zero