The collection features a gripping novella centered on Matt Spike, a private investigator confronting one of his most challenging cases. As he delves into the darkness of human nature, Matt is pushed to his limits, grappling with his sanity and facing a harrowing choice that tests his morals. This anthology promises a blend of horror and psychological depth, appealing to fans of intense and thought-provoking narratives.
When a 15 year old boy runs away from home following the brutal, mysterious death of one of his classmates, Matt is hired to track him down. The detective is soon led into a shadowy world filled with supernatural creatures that he'd always assumed were nothing more than the stuff of late night horror movies. He's forced to call in his friend, the young wizard Randy to help, but will even Randy's magic be powerful enough to stop one of the most notorious rogue wizards of all time? It soon becomes clear that the only way that any of them will survive through the night is to somehow find a way to break the vampire's curse!
There's something for everyone in this new collection of tales from the author of The Shadow of Death and Beyond The Veil Of Death! Travel back to the legendary past and fight to end an apocalyptic war with the assassin Akshani, solve a strange mystery with the young PI Matt Spike, investigate a deadly haunted house with the psychic Athena Anderson, discover who framed a secret society of mages for a terrible crime with the Grand Inquisitor, and join the witch Wendy and her apprentice Randy on a quest to the halls of Valhalla and beyond.
Naomi Waters-Spike embarks on a surreal quest into the afterlife to reconnect with her deceased father, seeking closure in her new life as a wife and employee. Guided by her friend Randy, a young apprentice wizard, she navigates the challenges of the spirit world. Along the way, she uncovers a looming threat that endangers the entire universe, blending themes of love, loss, and adventure in a unique exploration of the afterlife.