During the London Blitz of 1940, a specialized subterranean office investigates a supernatural explosion that leaves a victim merged into a wall. In the present day, a newcomer to the Checquy—a secret British agency of supernaturally gifted operatives—uncovers evidence that the wartime incident remains unresolved. The narrative alternates between the historical investigation led by Commander Clementine Parr and the modern efforts of Lynette, a novice agent with high-level spatial perception. They navigate a bureaucratic landscape of psychics and alchemists to stop a shifting, biological threat capable of rewriting human anatomy.
Fans of urban fantasy and procedural mysteries find in this work a detailed expansion of the Checquy's institutional history. Readers who enjoy meticulous world-building and the blending of wartime espionage with speculative biology will appreciate the focus on organizational logistics and supernatural forensics. The text provides a technical look at how a massive bureaucracy manages paranormal crises across different centuries. One finishes the book with a clear sense of the internal politics and historical depth governing O’Malley’s secret society.
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
