Tangled Webs
Anne Bishop’s national bestselling and critically acclaimed Black Jewels series has enthralled readers with its lavish blend of “the darkly macabre with spine-tingling emotional intensity, mesmerizing magic, lush sensuality, and exciting action.”(SF Site). Now, readers can return to the violently passionate world ruled by the Blood, a race of witches and warlocks whose power is channeled through magical jewels...
The invitation was signed Jaenelle Angelline, she who had been both Witch and Queen.
It summons her family to an entertainment she has specially prepared. Surreal SaDiablo, the former courtesan and assassin, is the first to arrive. But as she and her escort enter the house, the door disappears. Surreal finds herself trapped in a nightmare created by the tangled webs of Black Widow witches... a nightmare where the monsters are all too real, and if she uses Craft to defend herself, she risks being sealed in the house forever.
But Jaenelle did not send the invitation.
Now, Jaenelle and her family must rescue Surreal and the others inside without becoming trapped themselves — and they also must discover who created such an evil place, and why. Because there is one thing they all know about this house: no matter who planned it as a way to kill members of the SaDiablo family, only one of the Blood could have created the trap…
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Anne Bishop
In the shadowed corners of fantasy fiction, where magic pulses beneath the surface of every word and darkness often holds more truth than light, Anne Bishop has carved out a world entirely her own. Her stories don’t just invite you in—they trap you willingly, with lush, dangerous landscapes and characters who wrestle with power, sacrifice, and the cost of survival. It's not just fantasy; it’s a realm where emotional intensity meets mythic depth, and nothing is ever quite safe or simple.
The Black Jewels
In a world where power is determined by the depth of one’s soul, Anne Bishop’s The Black Jewels series immerses readers in a realm of darkness, magic, and intrigue. At its heart is Jaenelle Angelline, a young girl who is destined to wield unimaginable power as the Queen of the Blood. As her journey unfolds, she becomes the focal point of a treacherous battle between sworn enemies—three men bound by power, revenge, and complex loyalties, all vying to control her fate.
The Black Jewels consists of twelve books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
