A darkly charming supernatural mystery filled with atmosphere, emotional tension, and steadily escalating suspense…
Marshall’s immersive novel blends buried secrets, dangerous magic, and small-town unease into a richly atmospheric urban fantasy. Trying to outrun a traumatic past, former police officer Emaline Bo Vesper relocates to Gwenwick Creek to start over as a private investigator. But when graffiti transforms her business sign from Sparkling Bitches Detective Agency into Sparkling Witches Detective Agency, it threatens to expose the magical abilities she’s desperate to hide. When Gianna Moore draws her into a cemetery investigation, Emaline discovers the town’s secrets may be deadlier than she imagined.
Marshall crafts an atmospheric tale filled with rain-soaked graveyards, eccentric townsfolk, and simmering tension beneath the town’s cozy exterior. The gemphagy magic system is both inventive and unsettling. Emaline’s sharp narration balances sarcasm, grief, and vulnerability, making her a compelling heroine, while her reluctant friendship with Gia adds warmth and humor to the story’s darker themes. The mystery unfolds steadily, layering suspicion and psychological tension without sacrificing character development. Readers drawn to paranormal investigations, emotionally wounded heroines, and gothic small-town intrigue won’t want to miss this one. A stunner.
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Writing Sparkle Books
Pub date June 26, 2026
ISBN 978-1069283238
Price $2.99 Kindle edition
