Books by Abigail Blackman

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori’s tale of life on the nineteenth century Silk Road continues.Mr. Smith keeps on his journey retracing his steps, stopping next at a seaside village where he is greeted by a pair of enthusiastic young brides! Laila and Leily are eager to prove themselves as capable hostesses, but failing in the attempt could have serious social consequences. As the twins scramble in the kitchen, the discussion around the table turns to recent rumors of danger in the region. Mr. Smith now faces a difficult decision—turn back, or risk pressing on to his final stop?Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori’s pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

She never really leaves. Not really. All anyone can learn to do is live with Little Miss P. Like the girls who make a living on their backs. Or the model facing her own battles. Even the elementary school girls just starting their adventures with Little Miss P. So don’t miss out on Little Miss P’s last words of wisdom in the final volume!

Black Label regroups and rushes to Mochizuki’s side, their progress inhibited by the last of Syringe’s goons. In their absence, Reika takes a moment to relish her victory and the revelation of Fiona’s true nature. Fiona and Mochizuki represent the key to unlocking D99—and unleashing a whole new wave of terror that will spread beyond the streets of Tobioka to the whole world!

As Amenotori’s fabricated Spider pandemic grips the globe, the Jackalopes focus on the very heart of the organization. Despite Amenotori’s attention and resources being spread worldwide, however, the organization has reserved an elite force for its defense, pushing the Jackalopes and their new Gears to their limits! And while fighting to expose the truth, one of the Jackalopes’ own must reveal their personal secrets—but what will it mean for the team?

Unsurprisingly, the rumor of a shrine where parted friends and family can be reunited piques the interest of Iroha, who remains no closer to figuring out what happened to her sister, Ui. Though Yachiyo is reluctant to partner with another magical girls, she shares Iroha’s desire to see a loved one and agrees to face the Séance Shrine together. They are not the first to be lured by the rumor’s promise—will they be the last?

After several months in Japan, Al is becoming accustomed to life on the far side of Asia. Living and working with Akira—though not without its spats and squabbles—has given him a place to belong for the first time since he became a vampire. But when a new assistant arrives at the Old Memorial Center and falls hard for Akira, Al realizes how quickly he could find himself alone again should Akira change his mind. Though discerning Akira’s true feelings—apart from annoyance—seems near impossible, Al might not have another choice...

As Hakaba and his traveling companions continue their journey to Utatsu,their tent receives a surprising visitor-a minotaur named Moo (at least, that''swhat it sounds like). Why is this mysterious minotaur, who can speak severalmonster languages, watching Hakaba? Between that hairy situation, hunting giantworms, interacting with lamias and werecats, and the ins and outs ofinterspecies working, Hakaba has many more discoveries to make in themagnificent world of monsters!