The war for the Sanctuary is over. The war for the alt-worlds has begun.
Five years ago, the Sanctuary survived its greatest battle. In the aftermath, the fight has spilled into the alt-worlds themselves. Under the command of an unlikely Master Capturi, specialized cavali teams now hunt the remaining assassi, rogue gods who escaped justice and continue to terrorize other worlds.
Once a minor player in the Sanctuary’s survival, Piper is now one of its most effective weapons. Bringing the assassi to justice has become her life’s mission—but it’s also her refuge. Because while she hunts, the fairies she left behind are floundering without a queen. And they want her back.
What they don’t know is the truth Piper is hiding—a secret that could turn her people against her. Can Piper hide the truth and lead her sisters by example? Or is she not a true fairy herself?
Meanwhile, on an alt-world far different from the Sanctuary, Namenye of Oak has her own secrets, and Piper is in for a surprise…
Dryads, naiads, and oreads—paranormals thought to be extinct—await Dax and Piper on this next alt-world. The assassi? She’s a goddess of immense power and cruelty who has tormented these remarkable peoples for centuries. Her Devout are forced to sacrifice dryads for their magic. Oreads who’ve escaped the goddess live as refugees. Dryad knights patrol the border. Naiads cloud their waters to blind the goddess’s all-seeing slave. With every sacrifice, the goddess grows stronger.
Piper, Dax, Namenye, and their allies—old, new, and unlikely—must find a way to unite the natives, capture the goddess, and end lifetimes of war.
Meet the Characters –
The War Changed Them, Now the Aftermath is Their Responsibility
Piper is now the boss…
Stepping up so Esme and Owen can retire in well-earned peace, Piper now leads the Sanctuary’s most dangerous mission: capturing the assassi who believe themselves untouchable in the alt-worlds. This fairy isn’t just pretty…she has teeth. And she is the reckoning the assassi never saw coming.
Dax is a decorated veteran in a new role…
Half-werewolf and battle-hardened, Dax knows how to fight with muscle, instincts, and experience that’s invaluable to their cause. Partnered with Piper, he now hunts murderous gods in the alt-worlds – and drags them back to face punishment.
Max is the mind behind the hunt…
The war broke Max’s body, but it sharpened everything else. And he’s changed the fight. As Master Advi, he’s now a god expert and investigates assassi suspects, uncovers hidden clues, and guides those who enter the alt-worlds to hunt.
A New World, A New Mission
The World:
A natural world of forests and rivers, this alt-world has no modern technology and no cities. A supervolcano destroyed half the continent, leaving natives to live at the edge of the destruction.
The Allies:
Dryads inhabit the forests and live in harmony with nature. Dryad knights guard groves where civilians live, and knights along the border drive back desperate enemies who sneak across the barren expanse between their peoples.
The Enemies:
Oreads serve the assassi and inhabit a vast ghost woods. Riding wolves, they cross the borderlands and steal dryads to sacrifice. Once a glorious people who carved cities of stone, they live in dust and despair.
The Assassi:
A primordial goddess with incredible power, this assassi has remained strong over the centuries by draining magic from the sacrificed dryads. She rules with cruelty and shows no mercy. Ending her tyranny will take a miracle…or a few bad apples.
What to Expect
- a new trilogy with familiar characters in the lead
- rogue gods hunted across tormented alt-worlds
- war veterans finding new roles in a smarter, quieter mission
- mysteries, investigations, and surgical strikes instead of open warfare
- ongoing paranormal politics back home in the Sanctuary
- a story with wider scope as the alt-worlds reconnect
The Sanctuary War Trilogy covered the demonic invasion and fight for the Sanctuary.
The Assassi Reckoning Trilogy begins the hunt for exiled gods and the reunion of the alt-worlds.
For the best reading experience, begin with The Sanctuary War Trilogy, available as a single box set.
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 7/25/2026)
6- Deus Endi (coming 2027)
Reviews for The Fairy Master Capturi
★★★★★ “The Fairy Master Capturi by Sunshine Somerville gives us a spectacular continuity of worlds. This is wonderfully built and accomplishes perhaps the most difficult puzzle piece in the genre: a story where paranormal is not ornamental; it is embedded into daily life. Potions are practical but limited, and alchemy intersects with just plain living in service of utility. Somerville is also original in the portrayal of classic beings. She reimagines with fresh lore that gives each a cultural, political, and spiritual dimension. Vampires, for example, have an intricate origin and communal abilities that make them feel ancient and purposeful. Divine power plays the most commanding role here, and the goddess isn’t symbolic or distant; she’s active and terrifying, turning faith into destruction. The oreads are caught in a devastating dilemma, forced to weigh obedience against extinction. As for Piper, she is skilled, driven, and capable, with real agency. She’s also smart, interpreting divine havoc as political strategy. Her role connects deadly magic with calculated resistance, making her more than just a witness to events, but an active architect of change in a volatile, enchanted world. Overall, this is a brilliant read. Very highly recommended.” –Asher Syed for Readers’ Favorite
★★★★★ “This book has great world building, especially the alt-world where most of the story takes place. This natural world is richly imagined and cinematic. The story has a solid cast of characters, and the character dynamics are a real strength.” –Amazon Review
★★★★★ “It’s not often I find a book that carries its novelty from the beginning to the end, but this one definitely had me turning pages” -Amazon Review
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