Bøker av Abigail Blackman

Hayashi’s frank, guileless demeanor quietly draws the attention of classmates and strangers as he counts all the stairs in school, photographs street signs, and dries sweet potatoes on the classroom balcony. In a world shaped by conformity, Hayashi is refreshingly and unapologetically true to himself. Conversely, Nikaidou has worked very hard to perfect a gloomy, dour façade that keeps his classmates far, far away. While much of the school regards Nikaidou as a bad omen, one student catches a glimpse behind the mask and—undeterred by rumors of bad luck and supernatural powers—begins to pick away Nikaidou’s carefully crafted persona…

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...

Rumors of Heine’s bloody connection to their father initially causes the princes’ trust in their tutor to waver. When the truth of how Heine came to be the royal tutor is fully brought to light, will the darkness of years past yield to a brighter future—together?

While Black Label is locked in a stalemate with Syringe, D breaks ranks to confront Arashi. Though Arashi is reluctant to let his personal grudge distract him from the larger disaster at hand, the threat against Kominato is too great to ignore. Arashi’s past and future priorities converge in this final confrontation with the terrorist D!!

Though Kazuto has lived for years with a bullet lodged in his brain, the childhood injury is starting to take its toll. Uncertainty over his future may explain why he has chosen to reach out to Senri after so long, even if his methods remain frustratingly roundabout. Meanwhile, Senri and Enan are on the cusp of unraveling the events that separated the twins in the first place—but not if the “fire” man has anything to say about it!

Eniale and Dewiela’s friendship has been peppered with bouts of intense squabbling and bickering—usually at the expense of innocent bystanders. Eni’s latest “get rich quick” scheme and Dewi’s “get souls quick” con seem destined to blow up as spectacularly as the many that have come before. But when the dust settles, the angel and the demon always emerge—fab, fashionable, and the best of friends!!

When he is brutally attacked in the park Al’s vampiric nature is the only thing that prevents him from becoming the latest death in a string of serial stabbings. Ever since becoming a vampire, Al has always felt like a burden on the people around him—especially Akira. This time, his unique abilities will be an asset in helping the police track down his would-be killer. Surely even Akira can’t fail to be impressed by the great bat detective!

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!

Familiar sights, places, and faces-there''s a special happiness in havingeverything important to you close by. Hear lovely poetic odes to the sights ofthe port town, watch an animal men''s fashion show, and revel in the luxury of aday where you don''t have to do anything with Hakumei &Mikochi!

Mr. Smith and his companions begin their journey back, returning the way they came, but with a treasured new addition - or two. Camera in hand, each stop provides new subjects to photograph and cherish, but they must be careful to avoid the moving Russian troops and whispered talk of war...

Since becoming a vampire, Albert’s life has fallen into an unchanging cycle—day to night, bat to vampire, USA to…Japan? After a mishap at a meat-processing plant in Nebraska, bat-Al is flash-frozen alongside his midday snack and shipped to a foreign land! Explaining to police how he really ended up wandering naked is out of the question, not to mention he doesn’t know a word of Japanese! Al will have to rely on the kindness (?) of his new companions if he’s going to get by in Tokyo—that is, if he can convince them he’s the bat!

Never before has the stunning color art of the manga adaption of Spice and Wolf been seen like this! As a compendium of the illustrations delivering a story that ran strong for ten years, this is a must-have for any fan of everyone's favorite apple-loving wolf!

While the nature of Prince Eins's ailment remains a closely guarded secret, the younger princelings are plagued by an even greater mystery. Professor Heine's youthful appearance has always left his age in doubt, but new evidence suggests the royal tutor has been connected to their family for much longer than anyone might have guessed!

Hachiken¿s last-minute decision to apply to Ooezo University of Animal Husbandry has him scrambling to cram as much studying as he can into a few short months! Over the course of his Ezo Ag career, Hachiken has never been one to shy away from hard work, from organizing pizza parties to making festival preparations to starting his own business¿not to mention slaving away in service of the livestock! This final push will set Hachiken and Silver Spoon on the path to a successful future!!

Senri's hunt for his twin heats up as a rival criminal group sets Kazuto and the "fire" man's hideout ablaze mere minutes after he and Enan finish their search. As he draws closer and closer to his brother, the danger only seems to increase, and so too does Senri's recklessness. He feels sure Kazuto is reaching out to him, yearning to meet as much as he is, but Kazuto has a long history with the "fire" man-and a terrible burden to bear...

Before he''d even realized, Hachiken''s third year at EzoAg descended and somuch had come to pass. Among these friends, he''s grown and learned so much. Now,Hachiken prepares to face his future...

Yuuko returns to her childhood home to confront a shadow from her past. Darkness has consumed someone who was once family-and turned her into a deadly enemy. But Yuuko has forged new bonds in Black Label, and with their support, she is able to sever this last link to her past. As Syringe threatens to unleash the next stage of infection upon the city, Yuuko and the team return to the "operating theater" once more!

Unable to join the fight against the Spiders, the children of the Dome have been hitting the books instead! Now Bold Bolt's smallest members have worked out a strategy for tackling their greatest enemy. Face-to-face with the Lord for the first time, the task has never seemed more impossible, but with the kids' plan in place, there is real hope for victory! But when truth dawns with the rising sun, Bold Bolt's familial bonds will be tested like never before...

Shibuya has been a waking nightmare since the day the goldfish first appeared, but Udagawacho is a whole other horror show. Grotesque goldfish known as "limbs"-so called for the human arms and legs protruding from their mouths-are unique to the area, and an encounter with one spells almost certain death. Despite his odd, unsympathetic demeanor, SDF soldier Mibu is nonetheless Hajime's best hope for reuniting with his friends. Together, they will escape the grasping hands of the limbs-or die trying!!

Desperate to find and stop his brother as soon as possible, Senri reluctantly agrees to meet with Detective Wakazono. The offbeat officer has his own reasons for wanting to find-and finish off-the "fire" man, but Senri is determined to beat him to it. Armed with new information and the few clues surrounding his parents' deaths, Senri and Ena journey through the countryside, piecing together the past. Each step leads them closer to Kazuto...but they aren't the only ones hot on his tail...!

Dismayed by the disturbance at CaféMitter Meyer, Prince Licht is keentoinvestigate--but it seems his urgencymay throw him under hiscoworker''ssuspicions... Licht faces achoice: hide or be revealed? Hinder or help? Whatlessoncan Heine pull from Licht''sturmoil?

A humorous and heartfelt autobiographical comic essay of a manga artist new to the challenges of motherhood! Follow her journey as she learns the ins and outs of pregnancy and childbirth-and the impossibility of finding comfy maternity underwear!

At the cost of many lives, the Silver Princess is successfully retrieved from the 009 Building, allowing Chika-sensei to create the antidote to counteract Alisa's fatal condition. The live albino, bound in heavy chains and rendered harmless, is unique even among the rapidly mutating goldfish and could hold the key to understanding the disaster that has befallen Shibuya. Even filled with renewed hope, the survivors must remain vigilant. the Princess's "subjects" are loyal-and hungry...

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

Entire villages are going up in flames across the globe, with the same man left standing at the scene every time. Meanwhile, rumors abound of a highly contagious virus where those infected fly into a blind rage, killing anything and everything that crosses their path. As the death toll rises, agencies from nations around the world get together, looking for answers-How are these incidents connected? Who is that man? And most importantly...can the massacres be stopped before humanity is doomed?

Hakumei and Mikochi go to work, run errands,go to the hospital, save money, stand in line, have sleepovers...basic, everydaystuff. But at nine centimeters tall, they''re also capable of some highly unusualthings! Hitching a ride on the back of a bird, donning leaf helmets, usingmushrooms for beds--their tiny little life in the woods is just as extraordinaryas it''s ordinary!

The second volume of the manga adpatation of Your Name. Another Side: Earthbound concludes with still more stories pulled from the lives of the people surrounding Mitsuha and Taki!

Translation of: Yume de mita ano ko no tame ni.

A new member joins the party: Izutsumi, a cat ninja and shockingly picky eater. How long will she last with Laois and crew as they continue eating their way through the dungeon to find Falin!?