Demons are winning. Allies are turning. This war isn’t what they thought.
The malevolenci that nearly destroyed the Sanctuary in Alterni are back, stronger and more cunning than before. Alliances once united begin to fracture, and the fragile peace that Esme found is slipping through her fingers.
Magic is no longer new to her – it’s limitless. Unfortunately, power alone can’t calm restless paranormals. Jinn dabble in civilian politics. Fairies demand an impossible return to their home world. Rebel vampires cry slavery. Ancient tensions flare, and whispers of civil war sweep through the Order.
But nothing could prepare them for the truth waiting beneath doctrine and history – how close they truly are to losing the war, and what that loss will mean for every alt-world.
Running out of time, Esme and Owen draw old friends and unexpected allies into a search for answers hidden in ancient texts, forgotten caves, and blood memories. Finding the malevolenci’s weakness might save them all…but uncovering the truth could tear apart everything the Order believes.
The Characters
The Questions No One Wants Answered
- Where did the demons come from?
- How do they know Esme is the last?
- What is the world of the malevolenci?
- Do the malevolenci have a weakness the Order can exploit to defeat them?
- How do the worlds know stories about each other in the first place?
- What are the alterni…and who are the origini truly?
If they don’t find these answers, they can’t win…
But if they do find them, the Order will never be the same.
What to Expect
- a desperate search for the enemy’s origins
- battles where old strategies fail
- leadership tested under impossible pressure
- monsters that out-maneuver at every encounter
- a heroine who knows she can’t just survive – she has to accomplish the impossible
As losses mount, the team learns that strength alone can’t win this war.
They need knowledge. At any cost.
About The Series
THE ALT-WORLD CHRONICLES is an urban fantasy series with magic, monsters, a supernatural war, and slow-burn romance woven into high-stakes action.
Perfect for readers who love:
– female-led stories, like Buffy meets Wynonna Earp
– hidden paranormal societies, like Grimm
– snarky humor and modern mythology, like Supernatural
The Alt-World Chronicles Reading Order:
(The Eighth can be read at any point)
The Sanctuary War Trilogy:
1- Alterni
2- Malevolenci
3- Origini
The Assassi Reckoning Trilogy:
4- The Fairy Master Capturi
5- Sirens and Assassi (coming 2026)
6- Deus Endi (coming 2026)
Reviews for Malevolenci
★★★★★ “I thought the second book in a trilogy was supposed to be boring backstory setting up the final showdown. Someone should really tell Somerville that.”
★★★★★ “this a sequel you just cannot miss”
★★★★★ “Awesome! Secrets, Secrets and more Secrets. When will everything be solved!”
★★★★★ “This series just keeps getting better! I loved the back story that happens and that ending?! Gah, I didn’t see that coming! I loved this audio book! Can’t wait to see what happens next! The narrator also did another great job!” — Audible Review
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