Bøker av Alexis Eckerman

Thrice. Three times. Those creepy shrine maidens saved Miko from three encounters with murderous ghosts... but what happens now? Well, Miko’s about to find out! In an effort to thank and appease the strange spirits who protected her, Miko is determined to bring an offering back to the shrine where she first met them. The only problem? The area looks a bit different from the last time she visited…

When a bridge becomes the site of a grisly murder of a man whose corpse was found with deep stab wounds, the police set their sights on an ex-fencer with underworld ties named Sendou. Meanwhile, an old member of Chiyo's yakuza family has finally been released from prison, but soon after she welcomes him back, Sendou appears, and he seems to want a word with him...

If I asked you... ...would it change the way we are now...? Childhood best friends. Two halves of a whole. Yamato and Kakeru. Since he believed that the handsome, popular Yamato would never feel the same way, Kakeru was stunned when Yamato admitted he would be upset if Kakeru got a girlfriend. But Yamatös admission-instead of reaching Kakeru¿s heart-puts a strain on their already tense relationship. Can the two find a way to fix their friendship, or will their feelings of jealousy and inferiority ruin everything¿?!

The sweet “aww”-inspiring tale of school life continues!! So…what exactly are Yuki and Tooru? A cute moment between Tooru’s not-quite-girlfriend and the helpless physics teacher Nakamine lead to new realizations for both Tooru…and their teacher Yasuda?! Meanwhile, Sengoku’s worried about getting closer to Akane—because he’s just not stupid silly enough for him...! And with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the members of the HoriMiSawa triangle are all stressed out about making the perfect chocolates!!

To see…or not to see? Until Miko met Yuria, the pretend-not-to-see ghosts plan seemed like the best course of action. But the new substitute teacher is that creepy guy from the park—the one haunted by a bunch of ghost cats! It can’t be a coincidence that Hana’s life aura starts draining whenever he’s in the room. Can Miko really leave her best friend to fend for herself against enemies she can’t see…?

No matter how much time we spend together, I’ll never become special to you.Childhood best friends. Two halves of a whole. The cool, smart one who’s good at almost everything, and his average, dorky friend who struggles to do anything right­—Yamato and Kakeru. Always by the other’s side, but not together in the way they truly want to be. No matter how hard they try, their hearts cannot reach each other…

Salt, ineffective. Prayer beads, no dice. Disinfectant-mildly effective. Miko's attempts to ward off the horrific spirits haunting her and her friend Hana ended mostly in failure. But Miko hasnt given up hope yet! One day, she'll be free! In the meantime, what other strange encounters await Miko...?

Love is complicated in all its forms, but the feelings of girls especially so...Return again to tales from maidens' hearts with this fifth installment of Éclair! Continue the journey of young and arduous love with authors like Canno (Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl), Yuriko Hara (Cocoon Entwined), and Kabocha (Kemono Friends á la carte).

One day, Miko suddenly started seeing grotesque beings that others couldnt. Her response was not to run, not to face them, but to do everything she can to completely ignore them Can she keep a straight face and continue her daytoday life while surrounded by horrifying monsters?

The identity of Comedy Writer continues to confound the police, but Kuroko believes she's got her man! After thwarting his "performance," she corners him to deliver an ultimatum! Could this aggressive approach be a bridge too far? Meanwhile, another suspicious individual is out and about, and Hinako's not going to let him get away! But there's no telling what he'll do to keep his secret hidden from prying eyes...

The circus is in town, but it's not the only shocking spectacle around-not when hundreds of people have been tied to a floating ad balloon and there's been a knife attack among circus staff! Though seemingly unrelated, these incidents have one important link: All parties involved have a curious bout of amnesia. Signs point to an old criminal known as "Comedy Writer," but have they truly emerged from the past to strike again? Kuroko the lady-killer is on the case!

The emotions of girls burn bright, but love can be especially intense...Éclair is back in this fourth installment with an exciting new collection of impassioned romances. With chapters from returning artists like Canno (Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl) and Kabocha (Kemono Friends à la Carte), plus fresh additions like Akiko Morishima (The Conditions of Paradise), this volume is sure to thrill.

After an outbreak of cases in which corpses drained of blood are leftbehind, it''s up to Kuroko to track down the vampiric villain responsible!

The girls' love anthology is back and bursting with stories to enchant and delight. Featuring works from favorites such as Canno (Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl), Hiroichi (Highschool DxD: Asia & Koneko's Secret Contract!?), and Fly (Kemono Friends: Welcome to Japari Park), this new addition to the Éclair lineup will sweep you off your feet!

"When he's out and about, Iura's the lovable guy who gets on everyone's nerves. But at home, he's actually a strict yet kind older brother. Just like Hori and Miyamura, there's more to their friends than meets the eye"--Back cover.

The girls' love anthology returns with another collection of stories to warm your heart! This third installment revisits old favorites and entices with brand-new tales of love. Explore maidenly hearts with new chapters from authors like Canno (Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl), Nakatani Nio (Bloom into You), and Fly (Kemono Friends: Welcome to Japari Park!).

After negotiations beak down at the Randall Corporation headquarters, the girls find themselves on the run, and Kurumi's condition is only getting worse! Suddenly, a new organization offers assistance...but can it be trusted?

A mysterious killer has left a trail of dead swordsmen in their wake, and the grisly corpses hint at a fiend possessed. A chance to confront the culprit presents itself, but Kuroko finds herself in unfamiliar territory-when, for the first time, an opponent completely outclasses her in combat! In order to win (or even survive) against this unparalleled swordsman, Kuroko's going to need an ace up her sleeve, and her answer is...movie magic?!

Yuunas an illustrator, Manamis a web designer, and the two are living together Its the everyday romance of two women who see a future with each other.

A string of unusual disappearances has led Kuroko and Hinako to the heart of a small-town church. But even though the truth of one murder is revealed, it doesn't quite explain the others. A familiar face might just have the answer, but he wants something in return-Kuroko's body! And as if things couldn't get messier, a quiet shopping trip by Rinko and Aiko-former enemies of Kuroko turned allies-is interrupted by the overwhelming scent of blood...!

...I fall in love with her...For those who devote themselves to their careers, love sometimes has to take a back seat. Yet, it can strike when you least expect it, whether it's with a coworker or a kindred soul at the bar after hours. What will tomorrow bring? Whether it's romance, loss, regret, or just another day at the office, these are the stories of women who find love as they follow their dreams.

"Something's got the usually quiet Sakura all fidgety! And for once, it's not Tohru! Will sparks fly when Sakura, unexpectedly worked up by a shounen manga, of all things, runs into the equally quiet Yanagi, himself a shounen manga fanboy?!"--Publisher's description.

"The infection continues to spread, and Kurumi is humanity's only hope to repel it! The Randall Corporation is the girls'next destination, and it's their best chance to find the equipment they need to make a serum that will combat the virus. But once they get there, things go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye, and their priorities will have to change..."--Back cover.

Kuroko''s battle againstHigaki, the leader of the Sakura Pruning Group, Higaki, begins! Kuroko gets thefeeling that Higaki''s got an accomplice behind the scenes, but will she even beable to figure what his true goal is? Experience the "Sakura" of Oblivion arc''sthrilling conclusion!

Though self-conscious at first about his small horns, Eru has been able to open up his heart to his roommate, Rihito. But now, Eru has caught the attention of Rihito's genius and dangerous cousin, Haruto - who's trying to make Eru his servant?!

Love gets messy for Prince Naru when his bubbly fiancée Moana suddenly appears...with legs?! Mermaid or human, it's not the first time a girl's chased after the hot merprince, but there's a bigger problem-they must form a bond or she'll turn into foam! Naturally he's only got eyes for Nami, but he can't just leave Moana to her fate...not when he's the one who led her on in the past. Meanwhile, after learning of Naru's feelings, Moana realizes it'll take more than a confession to get his attention, and approaches a familiar figure for help...who is Arashi?!

After a chemical weapon attack on the police department, Kuroko tracks down the extremist group responsible and goes on the offensive! Will she be able to bring the organization's members to justice, or will this case end up unsolved?

When an inmate escapes fromprison and declares war on the police, it''s up to Kuroko to stop him. Afterseveral Diet members are slaughtered, Kuroko manages to find the killer''shideout, but the terror continues...

Prince Naru is doing the"mermaid in love" thing and has transformed into a human boy in order to be withNami. But the devilishly handsome mermaid Roa appears! What could he want withNami?

Full of beating hearts and fluttering feelings, this anthology of girls' love stories will leave you breathless. With contributors like Canno (Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl), Sakuya Amano (Gosick), and Nio Nakatani (Bloom into You), this collection is sure to satisfy the desire for a sweet love story (or sixteen!).