by Kim Harrison
Part of The Hollows, book 10.1
First published 2012
Rachel Morgan faces supernatural threats across Cincinnati's Hollows in this gathering of adventures both familiar and new. The witch detective confronts vampires in shadowy alleys, navigates deadly politics with elven tycoon Trent Kalamack, and relies on her pixie partner Jenks when magic goes wrong. Demons lurk at the edges of reality while shapeshifters and ghosts complicate her cases. Each story drops Rachel into situations where her quick thinking and magical abilities get tested against supernatural forces that want her dead or worse. From investigating mysterious deaths to surviving encounters with otherworldly beings, Rachel discovers that even short cases can have deadly consequences. The collection spans years of Rachel's career, showing how she handles threats ranging from possessed gardens to million dollar supernatural schemes. Whether she's tracking down magical criminals or protecting innocent bystanders from supernatural violence, Rachel must balance her human conscience with the brutal realities of Hollow politics. These stories reveal the emotional weight Rachel carries as she fights to protect a world that often sees her as just another monster.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Cincinnati, The Hollows
513 pages · Hardcover · Harper Voyager