Shadow World Series by L.J.K. Oliva

Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here."There are things that go bump in the night, Mr. MacMillian. It's my job to bump back." Private detective Jesper MacMillian is sure he's seen it all. Following a long recovery after a horrific accident, his life is finally the way he wants it- or at least, close enough. The only monsters on his radar are the ones that keep him awake at night... moreLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here."There are things that go bump in the night, Mr. MacMillian. It's my job to bump back." Private detective Jesper MacMillian is sure he's seen it all. Following a long recovery after a horrific accident, his life is finally the way he wants it- or at least, close enough. The only monsters on his radar are the ones that keep him awake at night. When a grief-stricken couple begs him to find their lost son, it seems like just another day at the office.Lena Alan is your friendly neighborhood medium. She sees ghosts, she talks to ghosts, and when necessary, she keeps them from interfering in the world of the living. A city like San Francisco has more than enough ghosts to keep her busy, but a shocking visitation puts her on a collision course with MacMillian and his newest case.Before MacMillian can brace for impact, Lena drags him into a world where monsters aren't just real, they're hiding in plain sight. A deadly threat is lurking in San Francisco's dangerous underbelly, and it's going to take both of them to put it down.For Lena, it's another day at the office.For MacMillian, it's the beginning of the end of everything he thinks he knows. less

Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Rev. Emil Stone is a curator of knowledge. Misha “Puzzle” Kaslov is a knight. They’re supposed to be partners…and they are. But their relationship is significantly more than just business. Rev. Emil Stone and his bodyguard (and then some) Misha "Puzzle" Kaslov are doing what they do best: tracking down an artifact of mystical make and unknown power... moreLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Rev. Emil Stone is a curator of knowledge. Misha “Puzzle” Kaslov is a knight. They’re supposed to be partners…and they are. But their relationship is significantly more than just business. Rev. Emil Stone and his bodyguard (and then some) Misha "Puzzle" Kaslov are doing what they do best: tracking down an artifact of mystical make and unknown power. Their assignment takes them to the shores of the Mediterranean, where they find themselves pitted against mercenaries, secret police...and each other. Will they be able to complete their mission, or will their personal feelings prove too much to overcome?AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is an m/m companion novella to A World Apart (Shades Below, #1), but it can also be read as a standalone. less

Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B0160N4DCQ**AUTHOR'S NOTE: Can be read as a standalone**Something wicked this way comes...well, more wicked than usual.Georgia Clare needs help, and fast. The lone survivor of her coven's brutal massacre, she's all too aware of the target on her back. Now the rest of San Francisco's witching guild believes she's a killer. Too bad for her the only man she can turn to isn't interested in working for a witch, innocent or otherwise... moreLibrarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B0160N4DCQ**AUTHOR'S NOTE: Can be read as a standalone**Something wicked this way comes...well, more wicked than usual.Georgia Clare needs help, and fast. The lone survivor of her coven's brutal massacre, she's all too aware of the target on her back. Now the rest of San Francisco's witching guild believes she's a killer. Too bad for her the only man she can turn to isn't interested in working for a witch, innocent or otherwise. Darius deCompostela has done his best to steer clear of subversive affairs. A private investigator and reluctant medium,the last thing he wants is to advertise his existence to the things that go bump in the night. But then Georgia knocks on his door, and try as he might, he can't turn her away. Together, Georgia and Darius must navigate San Francisco's sometimes-treacherous demimonde in their hunt for a killer. Past sins come due,and both are forced to face their demons...in more ways than one. The lines between good and evil, personal and professional, become blurred. In the fight that ensues, only the wicked will survive. less

Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.There are more than just ghosts walking the streets of San Francisco...Psychic medium Lena Alan always sticks to what she knows, and what she knows are dead people. When her brother Cyrus agrees to look into a troubling incident for local vampire Seneca Lynch, Lena finds herself in unfamiliar territory.One thing is clear: she needs a detective, and there's only one she trusts... moreLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.There are more than just ghosts walking the streets of San Francisco...Psychic medium Lena Alan always sticks to what she knows, and what she knows are dead people. When her brother Cyrus agrees to look into a troubling incident for local vampire Seneca Lynch, Lena finds herself in unfamiliar territory.One thing is clear: she needs a detective, and there's only one she trusts.Private investigator Jesper MacMillian is ready to get back to business. Between his duties as leader of the city's Romani community and the stack of unfinished paperwork on his desk, he doesn't have time to think about ghosts, witches, or Lena Alan. Just when he's convinced himself she's forgotten about him, she waltzes through his office door and hands him a new case.Still reeling from his last encounter with the subversive realm, MacMillian is tempted to turn it down. But this is Lena, and he can't bring himself to tell her no. He soon finds himself drawn even deeper into her world, into a part of the demimonde where folklore is real and nightmares are born.Both Lena and MacMillian will have to decide just how far into the shadows they're prepared to go... and which lines they are willing to cross. less

Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B073RQNW4CRev. Emil Stone is a curator of knowledge. Misha “Puzzle” Kaslov is a knight. They’re supposed to be partners…and they are. But their relationship is more than just business. Emil and Puzzle's newest assignment takes them to New Orleans, Louisiana, but this is no party weekend... moreLibrarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B073RQNW4CRev. Emil Stone is a curator of knowledge. Misha “Puzzle” Kaslov is a knight. They’re supposed to be partners…and they are. But their relationship is more than just business. Emil and Puzzle's newest assignment takes them to New Orleans, Louisiana, but this is no party weekend. A vicious attack aboard a riverboat cruise has left the city in shock, and Emil and Puzzle enlist the help of their friend, Cyrus Alan, to investigate. Blood runs cold and passions run hot as a figure from Emil's past makes a play for his affections, and Puzzle is forced to face up to his own growing feelings. Blinded by his internal struggle, he doesn't see the danger closing in around them. There's something far more sinister than monsters at work in The Big Easy. By the time Puzzle realizes the truth, it may already be too late... AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a companion novella to The Devil's Disease (Shades Below, #2), but can also be read as a standalone. less