Ladies don't shame their families.  Ladies don't confront Otherworldly threats.Ladies certainly don't admit some taint of the fae has touched their souls—unless they wish to find themselves confined to an Institution.Gently-bred herbalist Jessa Caldwell is trying to be a lady. She conceals her true nature amongst her plants and her sketches—where she can almost shut out the whispers she alone hears. But a threat to her beloved aunt forces her from the comfort of home to a town perilously near an Otherworldly Crossing, with its ever-present risk of fae incursions.To protect her aunt and the townsfolk she comes to care for, she must uncover the individual responsible for a series of increasingly dangerous attacks—but to find this saboteur will require embracing the part of herself she fears most, an act that could cost her dearly. In a world where Vigilists lock up fae-touched mortals, Jessa must decide if she's willing to risk exposing her true nature to obtain the truth and protect those she loves.Whispers in the Waters, a gaslamp fantasy novella, serves as the prequel to Tattoo of Crimson, the first book in the Blood of the Fae series. If you like quick-minded heroines who solve cases with logic and intuition, beautiful yet deadly fae, and Otherworldly intrigues, then you'll love this mystery set in a world of manners and mythical monsters.Read this if you love:Botanical magic Feline companionsHidden abilitiesFamily secrets Fae bargains Cozy gaslamp mysteriesNo-spice fantasy with regency vibesReading order: Whispers in the Waters (prequel)Tattoo of CrimsonRuins of BoneBinding of SilverMirror of ArgentShades of Obsidian (releases October 2026)

Augum is one of three champion warlocks. Alongside his betrothed Leera and their sister-in-war Bridget, the trio protect their kingdom by wielding an ancient power. A power that devours their empathy.A power that turns them into dragons.As the trio struggle to hold onto their humanity, strange events unfold. Lightning strikes that silence nearby warlocks. Fog that nullifies arcane artifacts. Moss infestations that siphon sorcery.Recognizing that these events could destroy their newfound ability, the trio set out to investigate. Their quest for answers will take them to the far north, the deep sea, and the bowels of an abandoned castle.But what they uncover will plunge all the kingdoms into peril.For something is coming.Something that sees everyone as prey . . .An epic fantasy set in the world of the bestselling sagas The Arinthian Line, Fury of a Rising Dragon, and Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone.