Beaumont and Beasley Series by Kyle Robert Shultz

This is an alternate cover edition of ASINB01NBVJF02. Fairy tales aren’t real. Private detective Nick Beasley knows that. This is 1922 E.A. (Ever After), an age of big cities, automobiles, and airships. Nobody in the Afterlands believes in magic and monsters anymore. Especially not Nick, who’s made a name for himself in the city of Talesend by debunking fraudulent “magical” phenomena... moreThis is an alternate cover edition of ASINB01NBVJF02. Fairy tales aren’t real. Private detective Nick Beasley knows that. This is 1922 E.A. (Ever After), an age of big cities, automobiles, and airships. Nobody in the Afterlands believes in magic and monsters anymore. Especially not Nick, who’s made a name for himself in the city of Talesend by debunking fraudulent “magical” phenomena.But when a misadventure with alleged enchantress Lady Cordelia Beaumont goes awry, leaving Nick with claws, a tail, and quite a lot of fur, he begins to rethink his stance on magic.There’s only one way for Nick to regain his humanity. He and Cordelia will have to retrieve a powerful magical artifact from a ruthless crime lord—who happens to be Cordelia’s father. Otherwise, Nick won’t be the only monster roaming through Talesend.The fate of the Afterlands lies in the hands of a renegade enchantress and an extremely hairy detective. What could possibly go wrong? less

Nick Beasley used to be a private detective who didn’t believe in magic and monsters. He’s revised his views since then—after all, the horns and fur he sees every time he looks in the mirror don’t leave him with much choice. Joined by eccentric enchantress Lady Cordelia Beaumont, as well as his younger brother Crispin, Nick has traveled far from his home city of Talesend in a quest to become human again... moreNick Beasley used to be a private detective who didn’t believe in magic and monsters. He’s revised his views since then—after all, the horns and fur he sees every time he looks in the mirror don’t leave him with much choice. Joined by eccentric enchantress Lady Cordelia Beaumont, as well as his younger brother Crispin, Nick has traveled far from his home city of Talesend in a quest to become human again.The Warrengate Academy of Advanced Magic may hold the key to unraveling Nick’s curse—a powerful spell connected to the tale of The Little Mermaid. Unfortunately, the school’s headmaster is a dangerously grumpy dragon with ties to the sinister Council of Scions, so Nick and his friends will have to tread carefully. They soon find that dragons are the least of their problems on Warrengate Island. An ancient evil is rising from the deep, bringing an army of the undead along with it. Shocking revelations send Nick, Cordelia, and Crispin on a harrowing journey under the sea.The Sea Witch is not quite as dead as everyone believes...and her secrets will change everything. less

The Fang and Claw Pub is accustomed to unusual visitors. After all, its clientele is mostly made up of monsters and magical creatures, who come there to escape from a world where they are forced to keep their true appearances hidden. However, the pub's management does draw the line at ghosts. They're bad for business. And the one moaning and wailing upstairs simply has to go.Fortunately, there are people to handle things like that... moreThe Fang and Claw Pub is accustomed to unusual visitors. After all, its clientele is mostly made up of monsters and magical creatures, who come there to escape from a world where they are forced to keep their true appearances hidden. However, the pub's management does draw the line at ghosts. They're bad for business. And the one moaning and wailing upstairs simply has to go.Fortunately, there are people to handle things like that. Namely, Beaumont and Beasley, celebrated investigators of the strange and the supernatural.But it's not the Beaumont and Beasley you might have expected...The Replacements is a short story featuring the characters of the Beaumont and Beasley series. less

Time is up for Beaumont and Beasley. The evil enchantress Madame Levesque has finally tracked down cursed detective Nick Beasley and his companions, and she has dark plans for them. Nick and Cordelia must solve an ancient mystery for her, or Crispin and Molly will be lost forever.The investigation leads Nick and Cordelia to the Castle of Basile, a bizarre and dangerous place where time itself has gone very, very wrong... moreTime is up for Beaumont and Beasley. The evil enchantress Madame Levesque has finally tracked down cursed detective Nick Beasley and his companions, and she has dark plans for them. Nick and Cordelia must solve an ancient mystery for her, or Crispin and Molly will be lost forever.The investigation leads Nick and Cordelia to the Castle of Basile, a bizarre and dangerous place where time itself has gone very, very wrong. Old friends are trapped there, and Nick and Cordelia are soon imprisoned along with them. Their jailer is Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother…and she’s far less benevolent than the storybook version.A masked man offers to help–but can the White Rabbit really be trusted? What is Cinderella’s terrible secret? And what will happen when the clock strikes twelve? less

Presenting five tales of magic, monsters, and mystery from the world of Beaumont and Beasley.A dragon and a thief search for the stolen brain of a dead god.A most unusual nanny guards a little boy from the monsters in the attic.A beastly butler helps to extricate a wealthy playboy from a highly unsuitable marriage.Mysterious attacks plague a mental hospital for magical creatures.A canine curse spreads across the city of Talesend... morePresenting five tales of magic, monsters, and mystery from the world of Beaumont and Beasley.A dragon and a thief search for the stolen brain of a dead god.A most unusual nanny guards a little boy from the monsters in the attic.A beastly butler helps to extricate a wealthy playboy from a highly unsuitable marriage.Mysterious attacks plague a mental hospital for magical creatures.A canine curse spreads across the city of Talesend.In every arcane crisis, Beaumont and Beasley are ready to investigate, dismantling dangerous magic and protecting the innocent…...but no one is safe from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Discover new adventures featuring your favorite characters...and a new threat that will change their future. You won't want to miss this installment of the Disney-meets-Discworld urban fantasy series.NOTE: This book was previously published as The Return of Beaumont and Beasley. It has been expanded with the addition of three more stories. less

They've got no strings...and they want revenge. The people of the city of Vetri are turning into wooden statues... ...and Beaumont and Beasley are not on the case. Not technically, anyway. This case must fall to two of their employees, the faun Gareth Llewellyn and the dryad Sylvia Kirke. True, Gareth and Sylvia don't have a great deal of experience, but this shouldn't be too difficult... moreThey've got no strings...and they want revenge. The people of the city of Vetri are turning into wooden statues... ...and Beaumont and Beasley are not on the case. Not technically, anyway. This case must fall to two of their employees, the faun Gareth Llewellyn and the dryad Sylvia Kirke. True, Gareth and Sylvia don't have a great deal of experience, but this shouldn't be too difficult. The solution to the mystery is fairly obvious, and the evil magical force at work will be no great challenge to defeat. Unless Gareth and Sylvia make a terrible mistake that puts Vetri on the brink of destruction, of course. The dark legacy of Geppetto is more dangerous than anyone realizes...and an old enemy is about to make his move. The end of Beaumont and Beasley has begun. less

They've got no strings...and they want revenge. The people of the city of Vetri are turning into wooden statues... ...and Beaumont and Beasley are not on the case. Not technically, anyway. This case must fall to two of their employees, the faun Gareth Llewellyn and the dryad Sylvia Kirke. True, Gareth and Sylvia don't have a great deal of experience, but this shouldn't be too difficult... moreThey've got no strings...and they want revenge. The people of the city of Vetri are turning into wooden statues... ...and Beaumont and Beasley are not on the case. Not technically, anyway. This case must fall to two of their employees, the faun Gareth Llewellyn and the dryad Sylvia Kirke. True, Gareth and Sylvia don't have a great deal of experience, but this shouldn't be too difficult. The solution to the mystery is fairly obvious, and the evil magical force at work will be no great challenge to defeat. Unless Gareth and Sylvia make a terrible mistake that puts Vetri on the brink of destruction, of course. The dark legacy of Geppetto is more dangerous than anyone realizes...and an old enemy is about to make his move. The end of Beaumont and Beasley has begun. less