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As an Agent of Death, Madeline Black is responsible for escorting the souls of the dearly departed to the afterlife. It's a 24/7 job with a lousy benefits package.

Maddy's position may come with magical powers and an impressive wingspan, but it doesn't pay the bills. And then there are... read more

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  • “Okay, so a ten-foot wingspan of black feathers probably looked a little incongruous with my “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” apron and my fuzzy blue house slippers.”
  • “Nobody outruns death. Not even death’s lackey.”
  • “He gave off a take-one-step-closer-and-I-will-show-you-Armageddon vibe that had people veering around us on the sidewalks.”
  • “When I tried to heal you, it was like touching the fluttering wings of a moth.”
  • “One does not generally refer to the threats of a nephilim as an ‘evil villain thing,’ ” Gabriel said dryly as I handed him one of the cups.”
  • “Ramuell got beat hard with the ugly stick.”

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I hate it when a soul goes all stubborn on me.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapter 1 - 21

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This is book 1 of 4 in Black Wings. (standard series)

Followed by Black Night.

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  1. Christina Henry (Author)

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  1. Kris Keller (Cover Artist)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 30, 2010
ISBN: 0441019633
Page Count: 304

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