Night Seeker
“Yasmine Galenorn is a sheer force of nature, a sorceress whose wand and cup are ink and paper. The magick she weaves with the written word is irresistible.”
—Maggie Shayne,
New York Times
bestselling author
Praise for the Indigo Court Novels
NIGHT VEIL
“A thoroughly engrossing series…Once again, Galenorn creates a magical world of both ethereal beauty and stark horror.”
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Bitten by Books
“An engaging thriller…Galenorn affirms she is one of the best at Otherworld environs…fast-paced from the first nibble to the climactic last bite.”
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Genre Go Round Reviews
“Will have the reader turning pages long after bedtime…a perfect read for any fantasy lover.”
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Fresh Fiction
“Excitement at every turn…a great read for those who love paranormal romance, and a fantastic read for all the Yasmine Galenorn fans out there!”
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Night Owl Reviews
“Non-stop action from beginning to end.”
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Romance Reviews Today
NIGHT MYST
“This is an amazing book. The story flows and rushes and the author makes constant incredible mind pictures…Lyrical, luscious, and irresistible.”
—Stella Cameron,
New York Times
bestselling author
“An adventurous, fast read that had the right mix of tension, passion, and tenderness.”
“Puts a unique twist on the paranormal world, leaving the reader begging for more. Yasmine Galenorn’s imagination is a beautiful thing.”
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Fresh Fiction
“A great start to a new series.”
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Smexy Books
“This is the first in a new urban fantasy series and I am definitely looking forward to the next one…There is great worldbuilding here and that is one thing that I love about Ms. Galenorn’s books.”
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Book Binge
Praise for the Otherworld series
SHADED VISION
“Chilling, thrilling, and deliciously dark—Galenorn’s magical fantasy is spectacularly hot and supernaturally breathtaking.”
—Alyssa Day,
New York Times
bestselling author
COURTING DARKNESS
“The work is, as are all of Yasmine Galenorn’s, magical and detailed and fantastic.”
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Fresh Fiction
BLOOD WYNE
“A tapestry of excellent writing.”
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Fresh Fiction
“This is a great series and I cannot wait for the next book!”
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Book Binge
HARVEST HUNTING
“Heartbreaking and enlightening…A five-star read!”
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Fresh Fiction
“A fantastic adventure that leaves the reader satisfied and yet wanting more.”
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Night Owl Reviews
BONE MAGIC
“Turns up the heat.”
—Jeaniene Frost,
New York Times
bestselling author
DEMON MISTRESS
“A boot to the head one moment and a full-mouthed kiss on the lips the next that leaves you begging for more.”
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Bitten by Books
“Fast-moving, engrossing, and filled with chemistry and passion.”
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Darque Reviews
Berkley titles by Yasmine Galenorn
The Otherworld Series
WITCHLING
BONE MAGIC
CHANGELING
HARVEST HUNTING
DARKLING
BLOOD WYNE
DRAGON WYTCH
COURTING DARKNESS
NIGHT HUNTRESS
SHADED VISION
DEMON MISTRESS
The Indigo Court Series
NIGHT MYST
NIGHT VEIL
NIGHT SEEKER
Anthologies
INKED
(with Karen Charce, Marjorie M. Liu, and Eileen Wilks)
NEVER AFTER
(with Laurell K. Hamilton, Marjorie M. Liu, and Sharon Shinn)
HEXED
(with Ilona Andrews, Allyson James, and Jeanne C. Stein)
Berkley Prime Crime titles by Yasmine Galenorn
GHOST OF A CHANCE
LEGEND OF THE JADE DRAGON
MURDER UNDER A MYSTIC MOON
A HARVEST OF BONES
ONE HEX OF A WEDDING
Yasmine Galenorn writing as India Ink
SCENT TO HER GRAVE
A BLUSH WITH DEATH
GLOSSED AND FOUND
NIGHT SEEKER
An Indigo Court Novel
YASMINE GALENORN
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NIGHT SEEKER
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Berkley mass-market edition / July 2012
Copyright © 2012 by Yasmine Galenorn.
Excerpt from
Shadow Rising
by Yasmine Galenorn copyright © 2012 by Yasmine Galenorn.
Cover art by Tony Mauro. Cover design by Rita Frangie.
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ALWAYS LEARNING
PEARSON
Dedicated to
My agent, Meredith Bernstein, and my editor, Kate Seaver, for believing in me. Thank you.
Thank you to my beloved Samwise. You are my joy, my love, and you hold my heart in your hands. To my agent, Meredith Bernstein, and to my editor, Kate Seaver: Your belief in me means so much. To Tony Mauro, an incredible cover artist. To my assistant, Andria Holley, and my volunteers, who help me keep track of everything. To my “Galenorn Gurlz,” those still with me, those who have come into my life, and those who crossed over the Bridge—I will always love you, even through the veil.
Most reverent devotion to Ukko, who rules over the wind and sky; Rauni, queen of the harvest; Tapio, lord of the woodlands; and Mielikki, goddess of the Woodlands and Fae Queen in her own right. All my spiritual guardians. And to the Fae—both dark and light—who walk this world beside us, may we see you in the shadows and in the shimmer of ice.
And the biggest thank you of all:
To my readers
. Your support helps me continue to write the books you love to read! You can find me on the Net at Galenorn En/Visions:
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The Painted Panther
Yasmine Galenorn
All war is deception.
—SUN TZU
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.