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Halloween is almost upon us, and we’re starting the celebrations early with a treat for the Book Devouring Horde!

One lucky US reader will win a hardcover copy of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, customised with gorgeous illustrated sprayed edges by Heirloom Books, together with a set of Maggie character vellum overlays.

The Heirloom edition features the original UK hardcover with custom artwork on the page edges. The interior is unchanged with no additional illustrations.

Trick or Treat?

You’re spending a weekend in a haunted house, and you can bring only ONE character from any Ilona Andrews book with you for defence (and company).

Who are you choosing? Let us know in the comments to enter the giveaway.

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This giveaway is open to US residents only. Unfortunately, this prize cannot be shipped internationally.

One entry per person, please. Only comments on this blog post count as entries; replies on social media or reader email do not. The comments are paginated, so please don’t worry if you don’t see yours when you check back.

The giveaway closes on Thursday, October 29. One winner will be selected at random from the eligible entries and announced on Friday, October 30th, just in time for Halloween.

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  4. Catalina. She doesn’t believe in haunted houses, and if Team Facts Be Damned turn out to be right, she can mesmerize or shriek at anything in the house 😊

  6. I’d bring Kate. Primo survival skills, good with a sword and has mega magic. No contest for me.

  7. Hm. Tough choice. I’m going with… Roman.

    PS I am waiting VERY CHALANTLY for the sequel to Sanctuary

  8. I’m bringing Kate daniels. Although bringing Kate might start some sort of incident… I’m OK with that.

  9. I’d choose Kate. She is powerful, resourceful, mostly circumspect, and speaks my love-language of snark.

  11. Roman. Hands down Roman cuz I like his style and hanging out with the Black volhv is the right vibe for a haunted house. All the evil things would love him.

  13. Catalina Baylor because nothing would attacks us. The haunted house would go out of its way to make it a pleasant experience for us.

    • My choice is Dina of the Innkeeper Chronicles. She uses her smarts and ingenuity. Outwitting opponents and her enemies in ways they never imagined they could be bested.

  14. For me, it’s a coin-flip between Conner Rogan and Curran. Arland would also be a good choice, if Conner and Curran are busy.

  15. I think I’d take Adeline Moore. She is no nonsense and has powers that would be useful in a haunted house Though, Roman would also be useful, especially with his powers!

  16. Roman, absolutely and with no hesitation. Will I be safe? Maybe. Will I be educated and bombed with sarcasm? Absolutely! Will I have a fantastic time petting all the cute evil things? 100%!

  17. If I have to spend time in a haunted house, Roman is the obvious choice. Not only does he pack a big punch, but he is also beloved of evil things. Which means punches may be avoided entirely.

  18. Kate. She’s a survivor. That mindset will get you through anything! Second choice—not asked for I’m aware—Maud, for the same reason. Also, they’re both mothers and that gives you an hell of a resilience threshold!

  23. Totally Kate, she has the sort of knowledge and skills that would be helpful in surviving a haunted house.

  25. Kate please. she would be fun to hold a conversation with and she has an encyclopedic knowledge of everything magical.

  27. Arabella from Hidden Legacy.
    Not only is she an awesome character that seems fun to meet in person, she’d probably scare off a ghost or get you a mile away in 2 seconds.

  28. Dina! The series is loaded with Halloween tropes—vampires, werewolves, witches (Caldenia), aliens, sexy teachers (Lady Wexyn), cats, bats—so she’d be able to handle anything a haunted house will throw at us. Plus, Orro would probably provide some fantastic treats!

  29. pretty sure I’d want Nevada. I think she’d be both interesting and pretty good at not freaking out 😂 plus she could maybe tell if they are real or not 🤔

  30. At first I thought Kate, but even better would be Dina! Everard would be cool but too intense. He and Kate would probably slaughter any who dared jump out. Dina would make everyone feel at home I think.

  33. That’s a tough choice but I’d say Dina. Haunted house is another way to say magic house and that is her specialty!

  35. I loved this book so much that I immediately started listening to it on Audible once I finished the physical book. Cannot wait to see what comes next.

  39. Derek Gaunt—super tough and also funny. (Yes, I just did another Kate Daniels reread lol)

  40. I’m bringing Caldenia. She is scarier than any ghost and would know how to triumph in any situation. Plus her stories are always so intriguing. I bet she can tell an awesome ghost story.

  43. oh oh oh.
    OK. I think I need Kate Daniels. She’s everything I’m not. (At best, I’m a Crone with some knowledge of life).

  45. I think I would have to go with Sean. He would keep me safe, and hopefully afterwards let me stay at the inn.

  47. Originally I was team Kate, because obviously original bad a***, however after careful consideration I believe Adeline would be a better choice — nothing is going to terrify her after dealing with orthodontia, raising 2 kids alone, and the U.S. healthcare system 😂.

  51. Maud. Resilient and crafty and speaks ancient vampiric. Never know when that’s going to come in handy!

  54. I’ll bring Dina with me. She would be cool to hang out with and equipped with darn good tech. I also suspect this ‘haunted’ house might be an old inn where something has gone wrong, so bringing an Innkeeper with me could really pay off!

  55. Lady Charlotte, could try to convince her to fix my eyes and other ailments while we’re stuck there anyways.

  56. I would bring Maggie Haley with me, Haley (spelled correctly) and we would confuse the ghosts with our matching names!

  59. I would absolutely bring Roman. He’s funny, gorgeous, great with magic, and has a collection of adorable pets. Who doesnt want a giant scorpion monster guarding the front yard??

  60. Roman, just in case something scary from Nav shows up. Nothing like Chernobog’s priest for protection from small unclean things.

  62. I’d hang out with Ada Moore, she’d be chill bcse she’s used to the dark, with all those caves. And…she’s someoneI’d like to get to know better, a single mom and survivor.

  63. Supernatural stuff would mean I’d ask for Luther to come with me. Although I’d go with Kate in a heartbeat as she’d handle anything in style as well of course…..

  66. The one and only tried and true, Kate Daniel’s. After all, she introduced me to the wonderful worlds of Ilona Andrews!

  70. I would invite Kate Daniels because she could defend us against arcane and mundane threats, besides, she would be a great friend, just ask Andrea.

  73. I would choose Catalina Baylor. We both have a history of being shy and working to overcome it. In addition, her powers are very strong over they are not immediately violent. But she does have fighting skills with her sword, etc., if violence is needed.

  75. Would this haunted house be hosted at Gertrude Hunt? My, my, what a lovely Halloween treat that little short story would be! (Sorry, sorry, no pressure. Was just a random thought.)

    That location, tho, would affect my answer. Hmmmm, so if at GH, I’d ask Dina to accompany me, so she can tone it down on the fly if I get too freaked out. If elsewhere, I’d have to go with Kate – kick ass martial skills, encyclopedic knowledge of scary shit and powerful magic if needed. Along with a great sense of humor.

  82. I will confess I have only read This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me so far, but I’m going to go with Sushi 😂 I love an animal companion and I feel like she would defend me if the situation called for it!

  83. Dina! A haunted house is just an inn with difficult guests who weren’t necessarily invited and have no check out date (but still), she would have every ghost behaving by supper.

  84. Everard of course! Although Maggie’s loyal selka is a solid second choice to provide cuteness and sustenance.

  87. I made a mistake by reading other people’s opinions first. My initial thought was Kate, but that would be more for her skills. Then I saw ROMAN. All the skills, fun to look at, and a personality I’d either love or HATE. Sounds like an adventure!

  90. Jack. Very capable, interesting outlook on the world, and he should have time, since George is married now.

  92. Roman obviously. He can either defend me by expelling or befriending the ghost. Either way I’m safe.

  97. CLOVER!! She would absolutely know what to do, how to do it, and successfully keep me and her alive.

  99. Automatically thought of Kate, but she would be overkill. Also, extra things do tend to happen around her. I would not enjoy it if a haunted house stay was more scary than strictly necessary. Gaston would be fabulous company, providing protection as needed, a great conversationalist & he is single. 😉 Roman, tho… his voice, the way he talks, the way he looks, his aura. I think I would feel safe & really enjoy all the things that are Roman. And, as someone else wrote, I, too, would love to meet his staff.

  100. I think that I would take Maud. She can defend against anything corporal and we can chat about raising children that are different from the norm.

  101. I would bring Arabella. She could help me laugh rather than scream. And she would be the scariest being there.

  105. I think Erodel would be a great choice! I don’t know who would be better for both company and protection!! He just seems like he would be cool and calm and would make the entire experience better. More relaxing.

  113. Honestly Kaiden so I’m forced to be brave! I’m 1000x braver when I have to be for my kids it’s wild and I think same rules might apply!

  116. The smart choices would be Kate or Roman for their skills. The fun choices would be Luther or Gaston. My choice is Caldenia – ruthless and fun!

  118. I’d go with Caldenia because she’d be both dangerous and entertaining to chat with. Or I would go with Sophie. She could handle anything that we came across.

  122. Aurelia/Julie. She’ll beat up anything that needs it, prioritize protection, and cheerily roll her eyes at any bad costumes. Plus, we all know Derrick will be watching from a distance so it’s technically double protection!

  125. Rose. She was my first introdution to House Andrews. Exploring a haunted house with her would be fun.

  126. I would bring Solentine. His prowess with daggers would keep us safe and he could keep my spirits up with tales from his adventures with Everard and Maggie.

  128. I’m totally bringing Kate! Between her magic, her fearlessness, and her sword skills, I’ll sleep like a baby. As an added bonus, she’s witty, a great friend, and loyal. We all know she can keep a secret, so any girl talk will definitely stay between us. No need to fear vampires, loneliness, or things that go bump in the night with Kate around.

  133. Kate Daniels would be my first choice. Roman would be a close second, but only if he wears his Eeyore pajamas.

  137. My immediate reaction was Kate but then I switched to Ada. We probably would bond of kids and life and stuff. And I would hope she would bring Bear.

  138. So many good choices. I’ll go with Ada because I relate to her, and she has that really cool blade. Hopefully Bear would be there too!

  140. Kate! because she is an a$$kicker! and her snark would make a scary situation amusing.

  141. Kate Daniels, of course.

    Magic ✅
    Fighting skills ✅
    Snarky conversations to enhance hangout time ✅

  145. Rogan, if I’m fine with large amounts of collateral damage. Nevada if I actually want to get out with things intact.

  150. My first thought was Alessandro! But now I feel I need to read every single IA book again to make the best choice. 🙂

  151. It’s the time of the year when I wish I had some conversations and company and chaos (I live alone) and, as such, I’d choose Roman 🙂
    Wizard, dark priest, fairly good in emergencies.
    Somehow centre of or causer of chaos despite wanting a quiet life.

  153. Arabella. We’d sit together all night playing drinking games and watching movies. Ghosts would run away from our overwhelming hilarity.

  156. Whoooo hooooooo – I am here. I am here.
    Thank you for this opportunity. Right now I have the bestest book and so does someone else – a la Schrödinger’s comment box.

    I really could not go wrong with just about anyone but I would trust Derek 100%.

  158. Haunted house you say?
    I’m flipping a coin between Roman and Kate…
    Okay here’s a quarter.
    Heads for Kate…
    Tails for Roman (because of the bird on the back of the coin. I know, I know it’s an eagle not a raven, but it’s still a bird and that seems fitting.)
    Roman wins the coin toss!

  161. Rumian! Fastest blade and seems like a chill person. Also, he’s not married so I am not making him miss a weekend with his SO/family.

    Thanks for this give-away, fun!

  165. I would take Curran. He is awesome under pressure, very protective, and just an interesting character. I’d be interested to chat with him while waiting in line.

  173. I would bring Roman, for his knowledge of the arcane, bad ass skills and quippy dialog.

  175. Adaline all the way! A badass, powerful, resourceful mom, who always keeps her head in a crisis.

  176. I’m torn, there are so many options. But probably Kate. She’s both knowledgeable and competent.

  177. Keelan – his quirky sense of humor would be perfect to explore a traditional haunted house. Just make sure to bring a stick to poke things with…

  178. I would ask Gertrude Hunt for aid as I am certain a magical inn would not have trouble with a haunted house. How to get the inn in the house would be a riddle though

  179. omg I recently discovered the series, so i missed the chance to get the first set of vellums. but a chance to get vellums and a special edition?!? sign me up!!!

  181. I am chalantly waiting for Maggie 2. Please post updates when possible. The Duke Everard all the way!!

  182. Okay, assuming “for defence (and company)” implies the character *has* to defend me I’m going with…Roland. When he’s not trying to actively kill you, he’s actually pretty fun and I challenge any entity in any haunted house to be capable of even mildly perturbing him.

  183. Oooh that’s a tough one. Probably Dina. I feel like she could pull out some magic crisis intervention with ghosts and inns!

  184. Arland — a fantastic defender who would also be fun and lighthearted which would keep me from getting too scared. And, he’s a vampire so he fits the Halloween theme! I would love to hear his take on vampires (of the sparkly variety since he read the book) and the haunted house kind too! It would be a great way to pass the time.

  186. Kate Daniels. She has combat skills and outrageous magical abilities,and she’d be my first choice to have fun with giggling about the ghosts.

  187. Maud because she may not appear dangerous, but is both a deadly warrior and brilliant tactician/strategist with a wide breadth of knowledge. She has that unique skill of reading people too!

  189. I def trust Kate to protect me and I enjoy her dry wit which would help me not freak out. However, perhaps if I went with Dina she could open a door to Baja char and we could go to her inn instead cause haunted mansions really aren’t my jam (at least not for sleeping.)

  190. Shana Magnar! She can fight off the ghosts, cook me a good meal, and give me a little maternal comfort when things get spooky. 😂 If I’m going to die in a haunted house, at least I’ll be well-fed and in good hands!

  191. Gertrude Hunt – would just eat the haunted house and use it to build someplace much cozier!

  194. I think if I have to spend a night in a haunted house I’d want Roman to come. He’s into cookies and drinks and knows all the evil things by name. I’d want him to usher away the really bad ones and introduce me to the not so bad ones that just want a bowl of milk, a chin scratch, and maybe a cookie.

  201. Maud-will absolutely keep us alive but won’t go overboard and destroy the haunted house unless the whole thing turns out to be the digestive tract of a dragon-like creature. Fully capable of handling any actual ghosts, etc. with tact and diplomacy

  202. Let’s be honest, Roland. He would know the history of the house, what is haunting the house and how to make the house aesthetically appealing and comfortable for our stay. Plus I’m not magical in any way so there would be no fear of him using me 🙂

  208. I think a popular answer but also Roman for me! I’m terrified of ghosts and hauntings so seeing them be just another normal day for Roman would be very reassuring haha.

  209. Maggie THE Undying!! Of course! I have nothing to fear when Maggie is near! And if I ever have to use her as a human shield, she’ll be okay…physically at least!

  215. Adeline Moore if Bear could come in costume as backup. Need Adeline’s encyclopedic knowledge thanks to her inheritance, and her ability to strategize against opponents. Plus Bear would be awesome if he just sat there as Kujo.

  218. Maggie! Hopefully she already read the book about the time the two of us spent the weekend in that haunted house.

  219. I’d bring The Butcher and it would either turn into Friday the 13th or become the best version of Pitch Black in paranormal history.

  220. Sean Evans for sure. He is the most powerful! Also, he’s funny and fun to be around. We know he’s up for the job because of his time as Taran Adine (sp?)

  222. I immediately thought of Kate, but on further reflection I’m going with Elara. A haunted house is nothing compared to cosmic horror.

  224. Ada and Bear, with Arabella on call as backup. Just in case. Because there should always be a backup plan.

  228. Dina. She would be good company, and she has good resources (bonus if Gertrude Hunt is the haunted house and Orro provides the food 😁).

  230. The only correct answer (for me, because there’s no one else I’d ever dream of choosing) – ROMAN. He’s got it all: strength, charm, and probably an unhealthy enthusiasm for haunted locales!

  233. Adaline Moore, that woman knows how to survive anything and we’d chat motherhood to pass the time.

  237. probably taking Curran with me for protection. really just think it would be cool if he chilled in Lion form. No haunted baddie could be more terrifying 😅.

  239. Evdokia, from Kate’s world. Who better than the aspect of the Mother to make a haunted house homey. I might even get a few recipes for tea, soup and bread, perfect for cool autumn nights. Maybe even a scarf or shawl, and a few new knitting stitches. All while wiling away the weekend figuring out the secrets of the house. Plus, if I’m lucky, a meet and greet with her favorite son?

  242. Hugh d’Ambray. Protection, magic and that subtle sense of humor all in one. Nothing rattles this man. Ghostly surprises would give him another opportunity to be the good guy for a weekend. Really wanting to see this man heal and get his HEA. Backup choice would be Andrea. She would be a hoot to spend a haunted weekend with.

  244. Roman….. I think he would be fun in a haunted house and have the right skill set to keep us alive…. Plus, I wouldn’t be bored!

  245. I would bring Dina. Doesn’t freak out easily, has a magic broom, and I’ve always wanted to hang out with her. Because you ain’t gonna get me farther into a haunted house than the foyer – hope they have a cafe at the front! 😋

  247. I’m bringing Maud. We’ll make it a whole moms’ night out deal. It seems like the daughter of Innkeepers would know how to handle some ghosts. The husbands can watch the kids and I’ll bring the snacks.

  249. Luther, he’s delightful so we’d have fun …or I’d have fun watching him, and his magic would be useful. Plus I would get to see more of his hoodie collection.

  250. I’d have to take Gaston! He can fight, he has all those teeth. We’d definitely have an adventure. And he speaks French. 😉

  251. For real- Bear the German Shepard from The Inheritance: Breach Wars. No scary clowns or weird dolls are going to get me and I’ll get to give reassuring pets. The pets are for me.

  254. 100% Roland. He’s charming (when he wants to be) and basically a god with unlimited powers. Feels like the move.

  256. George Camarine: excellent swordsman, brilliant and able to think through any problem, and probably a good conversationalist to spend a weekend with.

  263. Julie! She has all the snacks. A pokey stick to kill things with. And she can set a blood ward to keep us safe.

  265. First Scholar Thek, the leader of the Koo-ko, for the scientific explanations of the “haunting” 🙂

  268. I would take Curran. He’s incredibly strong, fast, and quiet! He would hunt the people hunting me.

  269. Our favorite cousin Solentine Dagarra. sarcastic, great company, and will stab just about anything to keep us safe. Even ghosts.

  274. Julie, of course! She’s got magic, she’s good with a sword, she’s fun to hang out with, she can tell me what’s going on with her and Derek….

  277. Dina. She would be wonderful company and probably know how to put all of the spooky haunts at ease so we could celebrate Halloween. She would be perfectly cable of subduing any that couldn’t be talked around.

  284. Dina! She’d recognize the alien species haunting the house and appease or subdue it somehow, and then we could just chat.

  287. Kate, hands down. If she’s not available due to saving Atlanta or Wilmington, then I would happily take Andrea as a substitute 😊

  289. Definitely trick or treat! I would bring Mad Rogan. Because he would be the most entertaining, at least in my current opinion.

    I am U.S. based.

  295. oooh oooh oooh
    Julie. Im bringing Julie with me. Grown up Julie, not kid one. Bad butt Julie who is so absolutely loyal to her friends and family that she would destroy everything about herself to stand in defense of them.

  296. I would choose Nevada because I relate to her and feel like we would have so much to talk about! I am the eldest of my siblings and feel a strong need to protect them like her (:

  300. Everard, for sure. Kind, protective, & witty. Checks all the boxes for defense AND company!

  301. Bear from the Inheritance!! although I’d have to be careful about letting her snack on the monsters inside, but there’s no better companion

  302. Well, obviously my first thought was Roman. He has it all- deity connection, snarky personality, protector spirit, and all the cute little evil things. Then, my brain jumped to George. If George could get permission to come, he would have it all mapped out with contingency plans. He would also be fabulous company and the things that could be learned from George.

  303. I’ll bring Doran Arvel with me into the haunted house. something about him makes me like him a LOT

    good luck everyone!

  306. I’d bring Dina. She has an energy whip for defense, speaks languages including Basra, and I could ask her about the inn.

  308. Barbaras from Kate Daniels novels. Not because I think he’d be particularly useful I just like his spirit and his willingness to stab a ‘traitor’ even if it is Curran.

  309. Roman of course! He’s a denizen of darkness already and his humor would sweep away my cobweb fears

  310. This book is amazing! I cannot wait for the next instalment!

    Also, I love your Innkeeper series & Hidden Legacy series. Thank you for amazing stories.

  312. Grendel! He would warn me of incoming ghosties by hiding behind me, and every now and then transforming to help lol

  313. Connor Rogan popped into my head first (probably because I just finished my annual reread of the Hidden Legacy series). But I think Kate would also be a great option!

  315. I havent read any of your books yet.. but “This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me” is on my TBR and I’d love read this beautiful copy!

  316. I would being Dali, because a good tiger purification sounds like just the thing a haunted house needs

  319. I’d bring Roman. He seems like he’d be a blast to hang out with, and I certainly wouldn’t have to worry with him at my back.

  320. Roman! He would make friends with the ghosts and we would all be having tea together by the end of it!

  322. I think I’d have to go with Kate on this one. the perfect blend of power, knowledge and nonchalance to easily take on anything a haunted house could throw at you – thanks!

  324. Team Julie! All of Erra’s training with much more concern for keeping the lesser beings (i.e. Yours Truly) safe.

  329. Too many tough choices but I think Dina!! We can sit with our tea, trade stories (spooky and spectacular) and just have a cozy good time no matter where we end up!

  330. If I were a lot younger, I would have to choose Alessandro Segredo. So Handsome, and he can quickly dispose of any trouble. Since I am not young and gorgeous, I think I would take Elias McFeron. He is tough, capable and intriguing.

  332. Sean Evans! It is always good to have the wolf in your corner, for protection & snuggles of course! 🥰

  333. Ooooo, my hormones would like to ask if sex could be involved?
    Yes => Hugh, or Rogan
    No => Kate, b’c I want someone to rage at the world with me and start anew

  348. Ruga, the otrokar shaman; he’s the trifecta. 1. He’s familiar with the summoning of spirits, and their dissipation 2. He’s a member of the Hope-Crushing Horde, thus a capable warrior-priest for any physical danger and 3. He has an advanced degree in microbiology, so the coversation would be both interesting and enlightening

  351. I’m bringing Helen, the little flower! A child’s perspective and curiosity is hilarious and intriguing, and she can take care of herself in any situation! The little flower would be so much fun to tour a haunted house with!!!

  353. I’d take Kate. She’s a magical badass and would make it out. We might have a few conflicts along the way but we’d make it

  355. Dina. She would be an awesome conversationalist and she’d have something up her sleeve to contain any troublesome spirits.

  358. Maud, because she seems very reliable.. and very likely will bring along her daughter who is no less fierce..

  359. My companion would be Orro. I can do all the defense or make friends with the ghosties while Orro feeds us yummy amazing food. Bring on the haunted feast!!

  361. Shana Magnar – A cross bow, a mace, fantastic foods, and (maybe) stories galore! She may not tell stories about her own adventures, but surely those of her two boys!

  365. I would pick Kate Daniels. She is great company, quick-witted , good sense of humor, loyal and as per adventures with Andrea ready for whatever may come. She is also kickass with sword and magic.

  366. Grendal or Bear.

    If it has to be a person? Helen. She would be fun to learn from, plus there would no doubt be lurking parents and Aunts and Uncles to assure our safety.

  368. A weekend in a haunted house? You would HAVE to take Roman! He literally commands the afterlife—nothing inside can scare you when you’re walking with the favorite priest of the dark god Chernobog. After he took care of the hauntings the weekend would be full of sarcasm, dark humor, and food. With Roman, you get an fierce protector who will keep you safe all weekend, ensuring you laugh through the horror, and get a good meal after. This would be the only way you could POSSIBLY get me to enter a haunted house. 😆

  369. If it’s a truly haunted house (not just in name) then I want Kate with all her power and knowledge of myths and legends with how to defeat them. Plus I bet she’d have some great stories to pass the time in between hauntings.

  371. Ada. She comes with her dog so it’s a two fer. Plus she’s a bad a** and no one will mess with her. And she’s already seen all the scary stuff that’s out there.

  373. Elara
    I am convinced there’s not much that can stop her. The way she snatched Hugh back from Rowland and that other guy, chefs kiss. I think they’re so many surprises ahead of us for her and I bet she’s just fun to hang out with.

  374. Derek with his new magic…I watched that kid grow up and now he needs to fill me in on the details of Alaska!

  377. Hmm. My first choice was Kate, because she kicks major ass, she’s funny, and she’s strong in every sense of the word.

    But thinking more about it, Julie, having trained extensively in both martial arts and magic with some of the best teachers in the world, would be particularly suited to deal with whatever a haunted house could spit out at us. Incorporeal ghosts? She’s got a spell ready. Zombie? Dakkan lops its head off. Werewolf? It sees her, falls immediately in love, and that’s the end of that.

  378. Its got to be Kate. I’m sure she’s seen way worse than any haunted house in this universe!

  379. Caldenia! Grab a cup of tea and prepare for the universe’s best spooky stories. Bonus: what a fun partner to bring just the right amount of terror to the trick-or-treaters!

  382. I think I’d pick Roland. He knows his magic, he’s been around for a long time and seen it all, and you know he has great stories to tell. I can get along with anyone for a weekend so he’d be my pick.

  390. Why is no one choosing Arabella?! She will definitely start shit, but she can also terrify anything and talk our way out. Worst case scenario she will just squish them.

  392. Definitely Kate Daniel’s! She would be a great companion for discussing family issues, renovations of homes, travel adventures and a fantastic person for defense of practically any haunting issues that may arise.

  393. I’d love to chill with Maggie and see what she’s playing on her steam deck. Maybe the ghosties and ghoulies can be thwarted with some themed beverages and cosy hoodies?

  396. I’m taking Dina. maybe the house itself will be magical, maybe we’ll just make tea for the unsettled spirits, but it’s bound to be a good time.

  397. Arabella. Think she would just find everything amusing knowing she could total decimate the place if needed.

  398. I’d take Julie as she is now. She’s smart, a chameleon, protective (pays attention to the body she’s guarding), seems fun to talk to, can fight almost anything, and has hella magic.

  399. I think I’d want Dina. She knows houses and knows how to deal with anything. Bonus if Orro sends snacks!

  402. For whatever reason, Roman comes to mind. I like the way he protects what he can with what he has and also his decision making. Yup, Roman.

  403. While I am a diehard Kate fan I actually think Ada would be the one for me because I would need the comfort of a mum even more than I would need physical protection!!

  404. Got to be Arabella, because “facts be damned” at Halloween and if anything wicked turns up, the Beast of Cologne mark II isn’t going to even smudge her makeup when she sits on it 😂

  414. I’d choose Maggie! She’d be the one to either be scared with you or brave enough to go first when going through the Haunted House. Also, we could just talk our way through it and not even realize the place I’d haunted.

  417. Dear HA

    I wonder if you would permit me to enter on behalf of my sister, who lives in Kate’s new home of Wilmington, NC? (I myself am in sweltering, sunny, South Africa). She celebrated her birthday last week and this would be a most auspicious belated gift for her…

    If so, it would be a toss-up for me between Kate herself, and Maude from the Innkeeper series, as the most kick-ass sister in the universe! (Sorry Baylors!)

  418. It would have to be Beast from the Innkeeper series. We have the friendliest yellow Labrador retriever who turns into her own version of Beast to bark furiously at the front screen door whenever a strange dog is walked by their owner in front of our house

  419. Dina, of course. Smart, quick witted, magical and geared to protect others. October 29th is my 60th birthday 🎉

  423. I choose Kate Daniels. She’d have the haunted house cringing, and just hoping that she’d go away! She’d also have some great stories to share that I haven’t heard yet.
    Maybe she could even give me some pointers about how to deal with ghosts!

  424. I would choose Dina because she’s everything I want to be and how better to get to know her than by going on an adventure together?!

  426. Oh, I would love to have this to give to my niece for Christmas! I soooo want to introduce her to a better class of fantasy than she’s getting from her peers!

    Umm… probably Kate Daniels, for defense (although personally I’d rather live in the world of the Innkeeper Chronicles!).

  428. I pick Caldenia, because I want to hear all about her life and the Seven Star Supremacy, the Dominion, the wider universe and the subdivision gossip. I’d love to pick her brains on politics, plus her sense of humor matches mine. She is armed with razor sharp fingernails and I’m positive she has goodies for both offense and defense, assuming she can’t simply manipulate the ghosts into simply eliminating each other.

    • Whoops, I meant the Supremacy. It would be awesome – who cares about a haunted house? They don’t scare me, I owned one. George was such a jerk….

  431. Julie. She has skills but still remembers how to be a normal person. I think most ‘characters’ can protect in some way but my priority is having good company. I am going to be scared and that makes me feel vulnerable and small. I need someone who wouldn’t make that worse. For me that would be Julie.

  433. I would take Gaston. He is cultured and witty in spite of his fierce appearance. If attacked, he could dispatch an assailant quickly, then continue to entertain with anecdotes about life and times with George and the Arbitrators.

  434. I’m bringing Kate. It isn’t even a question. she would kick ass while I took a nap. occasionally I would wake up and cheer her on.

  435. Hopefully the haunted house is Gertrude Hunt (Gertrude Haunt hehe) so Dina has full command of the spooky-ness. Maybe we could go to Baha-char!

  437. I’m bringing Derek. Protective, got the good wolfie senses, and his GraphicAudio voice actor has a nice voice 😂😂

  438. Honestly, I think Mad Rogan and I would really get along 😏 – plus he could defiantly hold his own in a haunted house

  439. I would take Gaston. He is cultured and witty in spite of his fierce appearance. If attacked, he could dispatch the spooky assailant quickly, then continue his interrupted sorry about his time with George and the Office of Arbitration.

  444. I immediately thought Kate but then Dina is the queen of haunted houses…naw for a Halloween house haunting I’m going with team Roman!

  445. I choose George, so that he can raise the dead, figure out why they are haunting the house and we can then help lay them to rest. And then we will probably discover that by laying all those ghosts to rest we have lifted a curse on a royal family on the other side of the galaxy who once back in power will investigate the disappearance of their ancestor who caused the curse to be placed which will lead to discovering the origin of Dina’s father! Also I would really love to meet George.

  447. Ooooo. The edges look beautiful! And also Roman… he has the same sarcastic sense of humor as me.

  453. I choose Isadau!

    Powerful enough to create wards and protect us from anything the house throws at us. She’d be a fun companion and an excellent teacher to level up my abilities. Shana would of course cater and provide us all the yummy food needed for a girls haunted weekend.

  455. I’m bringing Helen. She’s andorable and hilarious and also she could still protect me from the evil stuff.

  458. I’d bring Kate. She’s an allrounder defense pro and it would be fun to hang out with her and sass about the monsters.

  459. I’m bringing Helen. She’s adorable and hilarious and also she could still protect me from the evil stuff.

  460. Thank you for the giveaway.
    I’d definitely choose Mad Rogan. He’s powerful, resourceful and loyal. Love his black humour too.

  461. I’d definitely bring Kate Daniels, who would protect me from all the scary things in the haunted house.

  462. I would definitely pick Ramond vi Everard. Not only would he chase any horrors away himself, but his Fatefire will light us through the night!

    Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃

  465. I’d take Elara. She seems like she could effectively handle a haunted house. And hopefully Hugh would follow along too!

  470. George, who will be able to recognize legit threats from possible atmospheric trappings. (Plus he has a subtle & twisty brain.)

  471. Ramond vi Everard but specifically him when he was pretending to be Reynald – protective and with an awesome accent!

  476. Definitely Kate. Her dry sense of humor and fierce protective nature would make for an interesting night. Also, any chance on another novella🥺

  485. Orro: Quillonians can be fierce! Imagine a great histrionic debate between Orro and any haunting ghost. But mostly I would choose him for company and even greater food!! Cozy times

  486. I’m bringing Dina (with her staff). She knows animated/sentient houses, and so much about things that may go thump in the night!

  487. Roman would make it so much fun instead of scary! Terrifying creature popping out? Oh that is my pet Eggnog!

  489. Kate. She will fight to the death to keep us safe. She has all kinds of powers. And if it hits the fan, Curran will show up to save her and by extension, me. Benefit, she’d be interesting to talk to but won’t yammer my ear off.

  490. I would bring George, since he is a necromancer, and he could settle or release any actual spirits, and scare off any critters. Then, I would thank him for his help, ask about his most interesting cases, inquire on his family, and hopefully get a good night’s sleep…

  494. So many options, but I would go with Sean from the Innkeeper Chronicles. I think he could handle anything in a haunted house!

  496. to make it the real halloween vibe. Arland would have to be dressed like a vampire. Sean, Curran, Derek, and the rest of the shape sisters in half form (Just because it is the one night they can and no one would blink an eye). Ro.an as himself because he doesn’t need to change anything his staff would have to behave. Gaston as a pirate. so many………have them all together for tea. that would be a great Halloween.