House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1)

The first book in the #1 bestselling Crescent City series from Sarah J. Maas — author of the Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass series.

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life — working hard all day and partying all night — until 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. She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.

Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, enslaved to the Archangels he once tried to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose: assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irresistible deal — help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.

As Bryce and Hunt dig into Crescent City's underbelly, they uncover a dark power that threatens everything they hold dear — and find in each other a blazing passion that could set them both free, if they'd only let it.

Urban fantasy at its most propulsive — sizzling romance, page-turning suspense, and a richly imagined world unlike anything Maas has built before.

📖 Paperback | Includes Maps

The Crescent City Series: #1 House of Earth and Blood • #2 House of Sky and Breath • #3 House of Flame and Shadow