The world now knows about the magical species. But that is only the beginning.

Eighteen months have passed since the Battle of Linz. Humans and magical beings now live openly side by side - but the peace is fragile.
When gruesome deaths shock young people in Büsum and on the North Sea coast, lust demons come into focus. While Ralf and his special unit hunt through Schleswig-Holstein, Katya and Fiadh go undercover to fight sabotage on oil rigs. The trail leads deep into the waters of the sirens - and to an uncomfortable truth about power, hunger and guilt.

Who will protect humanity when the magical species themselves fall apart?

Katya, now regent of the witches and head of the magical Europol unit O5, faces political and moral decisions that weigh more heavily than any court ruling. Fiadh, diplomat of the faerie, fights for understanding - and her love for Katya. And Ralf must ask himself how much of his humanity he is willing to sacrifice to stop the demons - and whether he himself has long since become one.

Between Esbjerg, Sylt, Kiel and Paris, a thriller unfolds involving magic, power and humanity. Old alliances break, new ones are forged - and on the horizon, a storm is brewing that will change everything.

Magic Crime and Defense - Hunger is the second volume in Freya Jüptner's acclaimed urban fantasy series: political, dark, thrilling - and full of characters you won't forget.