Fight a demon, investigate a werewolf biker gang, have tea with mum ... it's all in a day's work for England's #1 paranormal P.I.'It's like Jack Reacher got stuck inside an episode of Scooby-Doo and chose to punch his way out!' - Amazon reviewer.When a master vampire starts killing people in his hometown, paranormal investigator, Tempest Michaels, takes it personally …… and soon a race against time turns into a battle for his life. He doesn’t believe in the paranormal but has a steady stream of clients with cases too weird for the police.Mostly it’s all nonsense, but when a third victim turns up with bite marks in her lifeless throat, can he really dismiss the possibility that this time the monster is real?Joined by an ex-army buddy, a disillusioned cop, his friends from the pub, his dogs, and his mother (why are there no grandchildren, Tempest?), our paranormal investigator is going to stop the murders if it kills him …… but when his probing draws the creature’s attention, his family and friends become the hunted.‘Steve Higgs can be counted on to keep you amused, with vivid imagination, characters you can sink your teeth into, plenty of action, and delicious snark.’Fans of Jim Butcher, M.M. Crumley, R.L. King, B.R. Kingsolver, and Brad Magnarella are loving these books. If you are a fan of fast-paced paranormal thrillers, then this dark urban fantasy series is sure to please.

Is learning the art of mummification everything Dhara wants it to be? After Dhara is chosen as one of the newest apprentices at the London Temple of Anubis, she's thrown into life at the temples, from learning about embalming, to the protective amulets used for the dead. With the help of her mentor, she learns precisely what she needs in order to make it to ordination and to become a full Priestess Of Anubis. - Duty To The Dead is a standalone set in the Egyptian Empire series. It is an urban fantasy set in an alternative version of London where the Egyptian Empire never fell. If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative worlds, temple politics, and workplace romances, you should start The Egyptian Empire world books today!

"This fun, charming series is a must for Steampunk and Paranormal enthusiasts alike!"An archaeologist short on time.A professor about to fail out of his career.A deadly ancient mystery that could unleash a dark force into the world...Objects tell Iris McTavish their secrets, but none can enlighten her as to how to save her household. The only way to survive may be to marry an odious lordling who'll expect her to give up her dreams of becoming an archaeologist. But there may be one chance...Professor Edward Bailey hasn't made a major discovery in the decade since he figured out how to isolate aether. With the world's coal supply running low, he could be a hero if only he could stabilize the finicky element. Now his job and department are on the line if he doesn't.When a mysterious industrialist recruits Iris and Edward to join an expedition across Europe to search for clues in classical art and artifacts, both see a possible solution to their problems.But they're not the only ones who seek an answer to the aether puzzle, and some will kill for the knowledge to stay hidden...Can Iris and Edward solve the riddles of the past before they're guaranteed to lose their futures?Eros Element is the thrilling first book in the Aether Psychics steampunk fantasy series. If you like spirited female leads, vulnerable heroes, and alternate histories, then you’ll love Cecilia Dominic’s airy escapade.Buy Eros Element to unlock the secrets of the past today!***This is the third edition of the book Eros Element, which was originally published by Samhain Publishing in August 2015***Eros Element is the first full-length book of the complete Aether Psychics Series. Series order is as follows:Eros ElementClockwork PhantomAether SpiritAether RisingNoble Secrets (prequel novella, can be read any time)

For fans of Underworld, Night Huntress, and the Dresden Files.She was the vampire world's deadliest weapon. Then someone erased her mind.Alexandra Balarescu wakes with no memory, no allies, and a kill order from the very organization she once served. To survive, she must piece together the shattered fragments of her past — but each recovered memory unravels a conspiracy that threatens to topple the precarious balance between humans and the supernatural.Caught between warring vampire factions, cunning Fae, and her own resurfacing humanity, Alexandra must navigate a minefield of allegiances. With each revelation, she grapples not just with who she was, but with who she's becoming.As memories and dangers close in, Alexandra faces an impossible choice: embrace the monster within or risk everything for a chance at redemption. But in a world where time is measured in heartbeats and power is counted in blood, can she afford the luxury of humanity?Brightblood is the explosive first installment in the Vampire Assassin series — a dark, fast-paced urban fantasy thriller where every alliance has a price and the line between predator and prey shifts with each revelation.

"Slick’s gumbo of folklore, music, racial tension, and sultry Southern nights will please fans of the film Sinners, as this work similarly updates traditional Southern Gothic elements for a tale that feels both timeless and fresh."—Kirkus Reviews"I love this novel. It's powerful and original, funny and tragic--and most of all, true."—Mark Spencer, author of Ghost Walking"Your novel is the best I've read in a long time."—Terri Valentine, author of Louisiana CaressDuring the 1920s, Beatrice Corbin just wants to keep her general store afloat and keep an eye on her younger, newly married sister, Agnes, in the small town of Azoma, Louisiana. Until, she is approached by the Devil, Frank Charbonneau, and learns that her sister will be murdered. At first, she doesn't believe Frank until one of his predictions comes true. To save her sister, she makes a bet with him, staking her soul on the wager that she can find her sister's would-be killer in seven weeks. Meanwhile Agnes is hiding her own secret, and Beatrice ignores her growing feelings for a Black blues musician, with whom Frank has also made a deal.Unbeknownst to Beatrice, the true target is someone in her own family. As her time runs out, Beatrice becomes desperate and unknowingly pushes Agnes toward her inevitable fate. And everyone knows that the Devil doesn't play fair...but in this case, is he?

A journey into the wild woods with a character who just needs a break—and the terrible things that stare back at her.When curious nomad Anna hears about Whisperwood, a town that’s not on any maps, that nobody goes to, and nobody comes from, she sees an opportunity to hide from her violent witch-hunting ex.But not everything is peaceful in the isolated community. A vanishing town, a gruesome funeral rite, an emergency field surgery—these surprises and more test Anna's resolve.Prevented from leaving the frontier settlement by folk magic she doesn’t understand, Anna lends helping hands everywhere she can, but quickly finds that investigating the forest too closely could end up being the last thing she does.FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress