A supernatural secret. A race to hunt down a sinister magic. One woman's strange inheritance could unravel her life, and history itself. Join thousands of readers in the interactive fantasy experience known only as The Monarch Papers.... Deirdre Green is no stranger to losing it all. Nearly two decades after her father's mysterious disappearance, her boyfriend, her job, and her London flat all go up in smoke. But when she suddenly inherits what's left of her family's publishing business, Deirdre is shocked to discover the cryptic magical conspiracy revealed in its remains... Martin Rank can't stop living in the past. Ever since a bizarre incident in a library destroyed his marriage and robbed him of his son, he's been desperate for answers. So when the recovering alcoholic hears Sullivan Green's daughter plans to resurrect her family business, he's determined to use her plan to retrieve an obscure and powerful book that could either undo his tragic history, or cause it to repeat itself. As Deirdre digs deeper into the family company and Martin follows her every move, neither of them realize they're exposing the world to potent forces and dangerous enemies. Can they unravel a long-lost magical secret, or will her father's legacy doom mankind forever? The Monarch Papers: Flora and Fauna is the first book in a two-volume contemporary fantasy series that began as a groundbreaking online reader experience. If you like wondrous magic, secret societies, and fast-paced twists and turns, then you'll love C.J. Bernstein's captivating novel. Buy The Monarch Papers: Flora and Fauna and join the search for the lost collection today.