In the town of Akatsuki where violence is king, Ratri and Kai keep supporting each other through the battles, hurt and pain. In a twist of events, Kai is captured by the enemy and he must pay with his body. Still, no amount of deprivement will matter, if he can only protect Ratri. The love and bond of these fighters is tested in the next installment of this hard-boiled gem of a romance manga!

The federate military has issued martial law in Akatsuki. Coyote falls to Bihan's poison, and the three Goddesses governing the killer satellite Isis are stolen. On this desperate hour Saruto and Maina join forces with Yoi-Yami Town and High Noon to stand up to the federation. Kai and Ratri's love is put to test as the battle intensifies... It's finally time for the shocking climax of this hard-boiled, mature romance manga!

"You're mine. I don't want anyone else to have you." Thanks to Bihan's secret maneuvers, the conflict between Saruto and Maina gets more serious and the town of Akatsuki is in turmoil. What's more, the military's special ops unit Scatter invades the town and the streets are flooded with new blood. Maina's D-Dog and even Bihan help defeat them, but the cost of the victory is high for Ratri and Kai. Still, the death of someone who loved Kai only serves to deepen the love between the two men....

Now a major motion picture (The Sheep Detectives with Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Galitzine, and Emma Thompson), this funny and surprising mystery stars a new breed of detectives you’ve got to read to baaaaa-lieve.This refreshed deluxe paperback features a foreword by internationally bestselling author A. J. Finn, discussion questions, and bonus materials.Something is not right with George the shepherd. His sheep have gathered around hi...

Now a major motion picture, The Sheep Detectives, starring Hugh JackmanOn a hillside near the quaint Irish village of Glennkill, the flock gathers around the dead body of their shepherd, George, who lies pinned to the ground with a spade. George cared deeply for the sheep, reading to them daily, and as a result they are far smarter than your average flock.Led by Miss Maple, the sharpest sheep in Glennkill (and possibly the world), they set out to f...

The Black Sheep Knitters come to the aid of two sisters—one a victim and one a suspect . . .Maggie Messina knows that knitting is not only enjoyable, it also calms both the mind and soul. She’s happy to visit two sisters, Holly and Rose Piper, and teach them some simple stitches, while the rest of the Black Sheep knitters tag along. Dana Haeger has known the young women since they were children and is the closest thing to family the Pipers now have. Dana is especially conc...

“A leisurely investigation into a murder with plenty of time for beautiful scenery, delicious food, and, of course, knitting.” —Kirkus ReviewsA relaxing girls’ getaway turns deadly for the Black Sheep Knitters when a pushy killer is on the prowl . . .As their beloved Black Sheep member Lucy Binger prepares to tie the knot, the close-knit group decide they need a weekend to unwind before the big day. Suzanne Cavanaugh has just the spot—her ...

In the highly anticipated follow-up to the breakout offbeat hit Three Bags Full (now a major motion picture: The Sheep Detectives), an enterprising flock of sheep must get to the bottom of just who—or what—is leaving a trail of grisly destruction in its wake.With one solved mystery under their wooly belts, the time has come for the sheep of Glennkill to explore Europe. Together with their new shepherdess, Rebecca, they move into their winter quart...

Shortlisted for the CWA Dagger for Crime Fiction in TranslationA flock of sheep graze on the edge of a peaceful French forest. But these are not your average sheep and, in reality, the setting is far from tranquil. While the herd are the cleverest you will ever encounter, thanks to their shepherds' regular bedtime stories and previous testing of their detective skills, they are unprepared for a fresh threat.Several sheep have recently disappeared, and other...

The world died long ago.The world died long ago, leaving only a few here and there to rebuild. Their world had once been grand and magnificent, but too much was lost in the years after the time known as the Dying. Knowledge that had been gained over centuries disappeared from the world, lost when those who carried that knowledge died with it.The population has grown again over the last centuries, but the world has not regained its lost knowledge or former g...

Romantic entanglements and handcrafted murder tie the Black Sheep knitters in knots******when the local farmers’ market becomes a haven for a killer . . .Phoebe Myers, Black Sheep Knitting Shop’s assistant manager, finally comes out from behind the counter to sell her own creations—Socks by Phoebe—at the Plum Harbor Farmers’ and Crafts Market, a lively, colorful venue that draws shoppers from miles around. But her excitement cools when she learns the previ...

Parno McLeod has managed to stave off disaster for now, but his kingdom is still besieged by the Imperial forces of the Norland Empire.Assuming command of the entire Soulan military in place of his deposed brother, Therron, Parno must turn Soulan's fortunes around before his home is completely overrun and his people destroyed or enslaved. His ailing father has placed a great burden on his youngest son, because he simply doesn't have anyone else that can do the thin...