Cipher: Demonica Underworld

Larissa Ione

Feb 2026 · Blue Box Press

About this ebook

It's been seven months since Cipher, an Unfallen angel who straddled a razor thin line between good and evil, woke up in hell with a new set of wings, a wicked pair of fangs, and a handler who's as beautiful as she is dangerous. As a laid-back cyber-specialist who once assisted guardian angels, he'd been in a prime position to earn back his halo. But now, as a True Fallen forced to use his talents for malevolence, he must fight not only his captors and his sexy handler, but the growing corruption inside him…before the friends searching for him become his enemies and he becomes his own worst nightmare.

Lyre is a fallen angel with a heart full of hate. When she's assigned to ensure that Cipher carries out their boss's orders, she sees an opportunity to take revenge on those who wronged her. All she has to do is appeal to Cipher's burgeoning dark side. But the devastatingly handsome fellow True Fallen has other ideas — sexy ideas that threaten to derail all Lyre's plans and put them in the path of an approaching hell storm.

Danger and desire explode, even as Cipher and Lyre unravel a sinister plot that will fracture the underworld and send shockwaves into Heaven itself…

Reviews for Cipher:

“I have to start by saying I am a fan of Ms. Ione and have been following the Demonica Underworld for a while. This novella was a great addition to round out the world she has created. I love how she brings her characters to life and immerses the reader in her Underworld.” ~ DJ, Amazon Reviewer

“Everything in the Demonica universe is worth reading, and this story is no exception. In addition to Cipher and Lyre's story we also get updated regarding Azagoth and Lilliana. The storyline is really developing some interesting threads that I can't wait to see revealed in the next book!” ~ LC, Amazon Reviewer

“This is an action-packed, thrilling story with several twists that will play into future stories. What an ending and epilogue!” ~ Gin, Goodreads Reviewer

“Nice to be back in Azagoths world and to see some “old friends”. Fell right into the story and couldn’t put the book down.” ~ Deborah, Goodreads Reviewer

Ratings and reviews

Cipher and Lyre’s chemistry is explosive! They work well together, they “play” well together, and they kick butt together! Lyre is a quintessential badass. She thinks she’s pretty powerless but Cipher makes her realize that she’s stronger than she knows. I love an encouraging and supportive MMC! CIPHER is an exciting read with strong characters, exciting storyline, and fiery love story worth fighting for. **Book generously provided by Blue Box Press in exchange for an honest review**

About the author

Larissa Ione is a contemporary and paranormal romance author. Before she started writing novels, she worked on some military and National Weather Service technical manuals and wrote articles for The Canine Journal, Dog Fancy, and Writing-World.com. Her works include The Demonica series and the Lords of Deliverance series. She also writes under the pseudonym of Sydney Croft with her collaboration partner, Stephanie Tyler.