Eight Chosen Ones came before her. All of them are dead.
Esme is abducted to an alternate world’s Kansas City in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday. No warning. No explanation. Just ten versions of herself in a bar, a demon made of smoke, and one very polite kidnapper in a suit.
This world’s secret Order has chosen her as their new alterni. Her job: use powerful magic to detect otherworldly rifts that demons use to invade this world, then close the rifts before monsters get through. Terrifying? Sure. But it’s way more interesting than her old life. Because here, werewolves patrol alongside the KCPD, vampires make excellent doctors, fairies dream of Hollywood, elves are lawyers, goblins run banks, and trolls serve the best barbecue in town.
But the demons aren’t slowing down. The rifts keep opening. The Order is losing this war. And Esme’s partner in this work is a grief-stricken king who’s already watched eight versions of her die…
It’s a good thing Esme has zero patience for living in her own shadow.
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