
In modern-day New Orleans, Jessy Linden wakes up in a hospital after a brutal attack and discovers she can see the ghosts of murder victims. She partners with Detective Dustin Lockhart, a man who suspects her involvement in a series of local killings but soon realizes her visions provide genuine leads. The plot centers on a centuries-old vampire named Julian who seeks to reclaim a lost reliquary while tethered to the city’s supernatural underworld. As the investigation deepens, the pair navigates the French Quarter's hidden societies to stop a killer who mimics ancient rituals.
This book serves readers who prioritize paranormal romance blended with police procedurals. Fans of urban fantasy read it for the specific atmospheric details of Louisiana history and the tension between human law enforcement and immortal entities. Readers walk away with a story that emphasizes how past crimes dictate present dangers. The narrative provides a fast-paced mystery where the resolution depends on balancing physical evidence with the unreliable testimony of the dead.
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN