Eight Chosen Ones came before her. All of them are dead.
Esme’s ordinary Tuesday ends when she’s yanked into an alternate world’s Kansas City. No warning. No explanation. Just multiple versions of herself arguing in a bar, a demon made of smoke, and a very polite kidnapper saying she’s been recruited.
The secret Order that took her is losing a war against demons breaking through from another world. The Order needs an alterni, an alt-world version of the original Esme hero, to master powerful magic and stop the invading monsters. Unfortunately, Esme has no idea what she’s doing.
Her partner is King Owen Lord, leader of the Order. Neither of them wants to get attached—he’s already buried eight versions of her, and she’s far more interested in staying alive than falling for a king. But as they heal each other’s grief and distrust, something stronger than a partnership begins to grow…
Kings aside, this world has perks—werewolf police, vampire doctors, trolls serving the best barbecue in town—but none of that matters if the Order fails.
The rifts are opening faster. The demons aren’t slowing down. Good thing this Esme plans to be the one who lives.
Editorial Reviews –
★★★★★ “Alterni is a gripping read, an engrossing fantasy that explores the proverbial struggle between the forces of good and evil, crafted with characters that readers will love. Great pacing, a dizzying climax, and a satisfying end!” — Christian Sia for Readers’ Favorite
★★★★★ “Alterni is spellbinding, the kind of book you finish reading and feel like you have just woken up from an incredible dream.” – Romuald Dzemo for Readers’ Favorite
★★★★★ “Alterni shows magnificent world building, structure, and storytelling, all of which add to a sense of realism behind the fantasy plot. I rarely recommend books, but this is one book that gets my unquestioning recommendation to anyone looking for a good read. Alterni is filled with suspense, action, intrigue, heartbreak, magic, conflict, mystery and so much more, all while taking you on a thrilling journey of growth and change. There are a lot of subtle touches and unexpected revelations, this is a book that will not leave you wanting. It has definitely made its way into my top personal ten books for this year.” — K.J. Simmill, author of The Forgotten Legacies