The Spider is coming …

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Book #10

Book #10

Now that Heart of Venom has been released, I’m already getting questions about my next Elemental Assassin book.

The Spider, book #10, will be released on Dec. 24. Here is the book page that features all the information that I have about the book so far, including the first chapter excerpt. And here is the book description. As always, please be mindful of spoilers:

For the first time, the full origin story of Gin Blanco’s transformation into the fearsome assassin known as the Spider—book ten in the red-hot Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series.

How did I end up in a career where I always have blood on my hands?

Well, let me tell you a story about an assassin who thought she could do no wrong …

Ten years ago. A blistering hot August night. I remember like it was yesterday. The night I, Gin Blanco, truly became the Spider. Killing people is what I do best, especially now that I’ve honed my Ice and Stone magic. But back then, I had yet to learn one very important rule: arrogance will get you, every single time.

This particular job seemed simple: murder a crooked building contractor with ties to ruthless Fire elemental Mab Monroe. My mentor, Fletcher Lane, had some misgivings, but I was certain that I had the situation under control … right up until I exposed my weaknesses to a merciless opponent who exploited every single one of them. There’s a reason assassins aren’t supposed to feel anything. Luckily, a knife to the heart can fix that problem, especially when I’m the one wielding it …

This book is a little different from the others in the series in that it is an origin story of how Gin truly became the Spider. So this book is set 10 years before the events of the first book in the series, Spider’s Bite. The book will feature a look at Gin’s relationship with Fletcher, and readers will get to see how she first met some of the other characters in the series.

The Spider will be available in print, e-book, and audio book formats. It is up for pre-order at the following sites:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Books-A-Million

iTunes

The book should be up for pre-order at other sites, including Audible and Kobo, soon.

I had a lot of fun writing this book, and I hope that everyone enjoys this look back at Gin’s past.

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14 Responses to “The Spider is coming …”

  3. Amy G says:

    LOVE LOVE L O V E these books! I can’t wait to see how Gin/Fletcher’s relationship starts and grows into in these books. You’re a fabulous writer. I love the Mythos Academy books as well, even though their YA–I read them and pass them along to my teen daughters :P.

    • Jennifer Estep says:

      Thanks! I appreciate all the nice words about my books. Glad that you and your daughters are enjoying my Mythos Academy series too.

  5. Anna says:

    I was wondering why the cover model looked younger. :o)

    I’m looking forward to the Spider’s origin story. Perhaps there will be some foreshadowing of Mab’s successor. *cough*

    • Jennifer Estep says:

      Actually, I believe that is the same model that has been used on all the other books. Thanks! I appreciate that. Hope you enjoy the book.

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