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Authors: Lori Handeland

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Titles by

LORI HANDELAND

 

Sisters of the Craft

In the Air Tonight

Heat of the Moment

Smoke on the Water

 

The Phoenix Chronicles

Any Given Doomsday

Doomsday Can Wait

Apocalypse Happens

Chaos Bites

 

The Nightcreature Novels

Blue Moon

Hunter's Moon

Dark Moon

Crescent Moon

Midnight Moon

Rising Moon

Hidden Moon

Thunder Moon

Marked by the Moon

Moon Cursed

Crave the Moon

 

The Shakespeare Undead Series

Shakespeare Undead

Zombie Island

 

Anthologies

Stroke of Midnight

My Big, Fat Supernatural Wedding

No Rest for the Witches

Hex Appeal

 

Praise for the Phoenix Chronicles by

LORI HANDELAND

Doomsday Can Wait

“A striking series … with a decidedly sexy edge. Readers again view the world through the eyes of ex-cop-turned-humanity's-savior Liz Phoenix [in] this complex mythology.”

—
RT Book Reviews
(4 stars)

“We really enjoyed it … and are looking forward to [more] in this series.”

—
Robots & Vamps

“Cool … exciting.”

—
Lurv
à
la Mode

“Fascinating, vivid, and gritty.”

—
Fallen Angel Reviews

“Handeland does an amazing job of packing so much punch into the pages of this story without ever leaving the reader behind.
Doomsday Can Wait
ups the paranormal and emotional content of the series, adding strength to the heroine and a more human touch to one of her closest allies. This is an action-packed series that urban fantasy readers should thoroughly enjoy, and I'm looking forward to seeing where the author takes us next.”

—
Darque Reviews

“Handeland pens another tale that captured my heart … with captivating characters [and] an absorbing plot that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.”

—
Romance Junkies

Any Given Doomsday

“Handeland launches the intriguing Phoenix Chronicles urban fantasy series with a strong story … the demons' evil plans and vividly described handiwork create immense suspense for the final battle.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“Fascinating. A fast-paced thriller that will have readers looking for book two.”

—Kelley Armstrong

“A fresh, fascinating, gripping tale that hits urban fantasy dead-on. Don't miss this one.”

—L.L. Foster

“Sexy, dangerous, and a hot-as-hell page-turner!
Lori Handeland
world-builds with authority.”

—L. A. Banks

“Handeland is back with a striking new series, narrated by a heroine thrown headfirst into a fairly apocalyptic scenario … With sex and power intertwined, Handeland looks to have another winner of a series on her hands!”

—
RT Book Reviews

 

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Contents

Title Page

Copyright Notice

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Epilogue

About the Author

Also by Lori Handeland

Praise for the Phoenix Chronicles

Copyright

 

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.

 

SMOKE ON THE WATER

 

Copyright © 2015 by Lori Handeland.

 

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eISBN: 978-1-250-01975-2

 

St. Martin's Paperbacks edition / August 2015

 

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