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When Demons Walk
288 pages
A tense, magical mystery where a rogue must don a dangerous disguise to hunt a supernatural killer before time runs out.
What it feels like
This fantasy adventure reads with a brisk, urgent pace, plunging the reader into a shadowy world of castle intrigue and supernatural danger. The mood is tense and danger-laced, driven by the high stakes of a demonic murder mystery where time is rapidly running out. The narrative thrives on the thrill of hidden identities and unlikely alliances, as a street-smart rogue is forced to navigate the glittering, perilous halls of the nobility while posing as a lord's mistress. The prose is action-oriented and atmospheric, keeping the focus squarely on the escalating magical threat. It is a perfect fit for readers who delight in fantasy mysteries featuring cunning protagonists, clandestine operations, and the thrilling collision of mortal deception and occult terror.
- Mood
- shadowy
- tense
- danger-laced
- supernatural
- Tone
- urgent
- suspenseful
- adventurous
- clandestine
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- hidden identities · unlikely alliances · supernatural threats · survival and deception
- The writing
- Action-oriented and atmospheric, focusing on the escalating tension of a magical murder mystery.
- The arc
- Moves from the solitary survival of a cunning rogue to the high-stakes responsibility of protecting a city from occult terror.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love fantasy mysteries with rogue protagonists, clandestine operations, and supernatural stakes.
Content notes
- murder
- demonic threats
- violence
About the book
Sequel to Steal The Dragon.
ham had spent most of her young life as a sorceress and thief, stealing from Southwood’s nobility to survive. Now Sham must face the greatest test of her skills.
A killer has struck Southwood, claiming the lives of nobles. Lord Kerim, Reeve of Southwood, turns to Sham for help. Posing as his mistress, she delves behind castle walls to find the killer. But this murderer is no mortal—and Sham must use all of her magical wisdom to send the demon away. Because the city of Southwood has nowhere to hide—and no time to run...
Description from Open Library.
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