Angel's Ink (The Asylum Tales, Book 1) Jocelynn Drake 9780007525263

The first book in a sexy, dark and gripping new paranormal romance series by New York Times bestselling author Jocelynn Drake.

Buyer beware . . .

Looking for a tattoo - and maybe a little something extra: a burst of good luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex? Head to the quiet and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town. Using unique potions - a blend of extraordinary ingredients and special inks - to etch the right symbol, he can fulfil any heart's desire. But in a place like Low Town, where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires happily walk among humanity, everything has its price.

No one knows that better than Gage. Turning his back on his own kind, he left the magical Ivory Tower where cruel witches and warlocks rule, a decision that cost him the right to practice magic. And if he disobeys, his punishment - execution - will be swift.

Though he's tried to fly under the radar, Gage can't hide from powerful warlocks who want him dead - or the secrets of his own past. But with the help of his friends, Trixie, a gorgeous elf who hides her true identity, and a hulking troll named Bronx, Gage might just make it through this enchanted world alive.

By day, Jocelynn Drake is a clean-cut financial analyst writer, but in her free time she writes about a dark underworld where vampires rule. The author of Nightwalker, she lives in Kentucky.

'Gritty, authentic and fast-paced! This urban fantasy series rocks!' J.R. Ward

'Angel's Ink is an other-earthly blend of magic and technology in the best tradition of urban fantasy that refused to let me go. The continuing Asylum Tales promise to be intriguing and wildly inventive.' Kim Harrison

'Jocelynn is amazing at fleshing out plots, subplots and characters.' USA Today

'Drake kicks off a new urban fantasy series with a strong first title....definitely check out this series from the popular Drake.' Booklist

'Drake (the Dark Days vampire series) very ably spins a series launch ....stirs up trouble that sends the plot caroming with ferocious intensity to a satisfying but open-ended conclusion.' Publishers Weekly