Books with author Percival Constantine

Death is not the endMy name is Luther Cross, the handsome and stylish son of a demon father and a human mother. With my knowledge of the supernatural and my own mystic abilities, I make my living as Chicago’s foremost paranormal investigator.But now, I’m dead. Killed by a demon while protecting a young woman and her supernatural child. If I move on to the afterlife, my enemies will be waiting. So I’m trapped between two worlds, unable to affect either.There’s a sliver of hope, though. My allies are working overtime to find a way to resurrect me. My job is to discover the identity of the rogue angel who set this all into motion, while also avoiding other threats. Being a ghost has just given me a whole new set of problems.If it all works out, I’ll be back to my usual attractive self and avert a second war between Heaven and Hell. But if it all goes south, then we’re all screwed.No pressure, right?

End of the line...or end of the world?My name's Luther Cross, and by now you know my story. Half-human, half-demon, and Chicago's sexiest paranormal investigator. Now I can add "recently returned from the dead" to my long list of accomplishments.Except my resurrection was just the beginning. See, a year ago, I uncovered a plot by a rogue angel to launch the apocalypse ahead of schedule with the help of a supernatural child. And he's got everything he needs to start the fireworks. Now it's up to me to convince the leaders of Hell—who have never exactly liked me—to follow my lead and put a stop to this.Some say I can't avert armageddon and save the kid, but I'm determined to try. The question remains—just what will I have to sacrifice to save the world?

What would you do if you woke up with superpowers?One day, the world was normal. The next, people all over the world suddenly developed unexplained superhuman abilities. Now, the world is a more dangerous place because of these new beings, called specials. There is international concern about how to balance civil rights with the unpredictable nature of their powers.Enter Vanguard. A team of specials secretly formed by the US government and tasked with keeping their brethren in line. But while they contend with rogue specials, a mysterious warlord and his terrorist network wait in the shadows, planning to use superhumans to bring about a global revolution! Fans of the X-Men and Avengers do not want to miss this explosive first season of an all-new superhero prose series!

Old allies make the worst enemiesMy name's Luther Cross. I’m dangerously stylish, a tough-as-nails half-demon, and a freshly minted Lord of Hell.Yep, that’s right. I’m in charge of some prime real-estate down in the pit, and it only cost me the loyalty of every ally I’ve ever made. But hey, that's a risk you take when you're trying to stay out of dodge. But now that deal is coming back to bite me hard in the ass. Asmodeus, baddest of the bad, and a former friend, has set his sights on me. Turns out my new kingdom used to be his. And he's not too happy.

The end is nigh!The alien invasion has begun, and Vanguard is all but decimated from threats both external and internal. Enter Talon—a special who has traveled twenty years from the future in order to avert the alien subjugation of the entire planet! But when Vanguard has to deal with the threat of a traitor among their ranks and the loss of much of their strength, Talon has her work cut out for her.Can the team rally together and discover a way to defeat the alien menace once and for all? Or is Talon’s hellish timeline inevitable?Percival Constantine’s explosive superhero epic reaches its Earth-shattering conclusion in this final volume!

A team fractured!Fearing potential repercussions from the international community, the new President ordered Vanguard disbanded following the defeat of the Red Fist. In their place is a new organization: Cerberus, a global peace-keeping agency designed to monitor the specials. With no purpose left, the remnants of Vanguard have returned to their normal lives. But old habits—and enemies—die hard. The world still faces grave dangers from human and special alike. And lurking in the shadows is a threat greater than any they have encountered—one that spans time and space!If you're a fan of the X-Men or the Avengers, you don't want to miss this stunning second volume of an all-new team of superheroes!

Collecting the first three novels in the bestselling Luther Cross series!Half-human, half-demon, all attitude. Meet Luther Cross, Chicago's foremost paranormal investigator. Stuck between Heaven and Hell, Luther uses his knowledge of the occult and his supernatural abilities to keep both sides on their toes and help out the occasional lost soul...for a price. In these first three novels, follow Luther and an eclectic supporting cast from the supernatural underworld of Chicago into the dark abyss of Purgatory and finally, the depths of his own soul! Don't miss this opportunity to catch up with one of the most intriguing new characters in the world of urban fantasy!CONTENTSDevil's DueDevil's DescentDevil's Shadow"Up there with some of the best urban fantasy I've read. Percival nails the characterization, world-building, and plotting to create a story that's not only highly immersive, but raises the bar for the rest of us."-Brad Magnarella, author of Demon Moon

The end is nigh!The alien invasion has begun, and Vanguard is all but decimated from threats both external and internal. Enter Talon—a special who has traveled twenty years from the future in order to avert the alien subjugation of the entire planet! But when Vanguard has to deal with the threat of a traitor among their ranks and the loss of much of their strength, Talon has her work cut out for her.Can the team rally together and discover a way to defeat the alien menace once and for all? Or is Talon’s hellish timeline inevitable?Percival Constantine’s explosive superhero epic reaches its Earth-shattering conclusion in this final volume!

Old allies make the worst enemiesMy name's Luther Cross. I’m dangerously stylish, a tough-as-nails half-demon, and a freshly minted Lord of Hell.Yep, that’s right. I’m in charge of some prime real-estate down in the pit, and it only cost me the loyalty of every ally I’ve ever made. But hey, that's a risk you take when you're trying to stay out of dodge. But now that deal is coming back to bite me hard in the ass. Asmodeus, baddest of the bad, and a former friend, has set his sights on me. Turns out my new kingdom used to be his. And he's not too happy.

Death is not the endMy name is Luther Cross, the handsome and stylish son of a demon father and a human mother. With my knowledge of the supernatural and my own mystic abilities, I make my living as Chicago’s foremost paranormal investigator.But now, I’m dead. Killed by a demon while protecting a young woman and her supernatural child. If I move on to the afterlife, my enemies will be waiting. So I’m trapped between two worlds, unable to affect either.There’s a sliver of hope, though. My allies are working overtime to find a way to resurrect me. My job is to discover the identity of the rogue angel who set this all into motion, while also avoiding other threats. Being a ghost has just given me a whole new set of problems.If it all works out, I’ll be back to my usual attractive self and avert a second war between Heaven and Hell. But if it all goes south, then we’re all screwed.No pressure, right?

Superhuman threats require a superhuman response!After a mysterious phenomenon called The Event, superhumans—called specials—now walk among us. And the potential danger these untested and powerful beings warrants a way to keep them in check. Enter Vanguard, a government-sanctioned team of superheroes designed to deal with rogue specials. This team of powerful beings with even more powerful personalities must overcome their differences while dealing with one life-threatening crisis after another!But a mysterious warlord and his terrorist network waits in the shadows, planning to use superhumans for their own nefarious purposes! Fans of the X-Men and Avengers do not want to miss this explosive first season of an all-new superhero prose series!

A team fractured!Fearing potential repercussions from the international community, the new President ordered Vanguard disbanded following the defeat of the Red Fist. In their place is a new organization: Cerberus, a global peace-keeping agency designed to monitor the specials. With no purpose left, the remnants of Vanguard have returned to their normal lives. But old habits-and enemies-die hard. The world still faces grave dangers from human and special alike. And lurking in the shadows is a threat greater than any they have encountered-one that spans time and space!If you're a fan of the X-Men or the Avengers, you don't want to miss this stunning second volume of an all-new team of superheroes!