Fantasy & Forensics Series by Michael Angel

Dayna Chrissie, the leading Crime Scene Analyst for the LAPD, enjoys nothing more than finding the one clue that can solve a crime. The day she finds a golden medallion on a body that's been dumped at a downtown construction site, she doesn't think much about it. Until that medallion transports her to the magical kingdom of Andeluvia. Dayna discovers that she's been summoned to solve the murder of the realm's king, before war breaks out between Andeluvia and the Centaur Kingdoms... moreDayna Chrissie, the leading Crime Scene Analyst for the LAPD, enjoys nothing more than finding the one clue that can solve a crime. The day she finds a golden medallion on a body that's been dumped at a downtown construction site, she doesn't think much about it. Until that medallion transports her to the magical kingdom of Andeluvia. Dayna discovers that she's been summoned to solve the murder of the realm's king, before war breaks out between Andeluvia and the Centaur Kingdoms. When the trail of evidence leads from Andeluvia, back to LA, Dayna must bring all of her forensic skill to bear in order to solve the case. The price of failure? A war that will kill millions and devastate both lands. Hope she works best under pressure. less

C.S. Lewis meets CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents a new short novel in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' series. She was summoned to Andeluvia against her will. In Centaur of the Crime, LAPD Crime Scene Analyst Dayna Chrissie had to solve a royal murder before war broke out between human and centaur. But she's not out of trouble yet! Now Dayna's got a brand new case... moreC.S. Lewis meets CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents a new short novel in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' series. She was summoned to Andeluvia against her will. In Centaur of the Crime, LAPD Crime Scene Analyst Dayna Chrissie had to solve a royal murder before war broke out between human and centaur. But she's not out of trouble yet! Now Dayna's got a brand new case. When one of Andeluvia's dragon riders is found torn apart by his mount, she's got a golden opportunity to prove her worth to the new ruler and his nobles.Dayna suspects a murder most foul. When evidence of a darkly plotted murder surfaces, she's got her work cut out for her. Yet in a land of treacherous nobles and war-mongering knights, Dayna must decide how far she'll go to uncover the truth - and what price she's willing to pay to expose it! Note: Forensics and Dragon Fire is a short novel set in time between Book 1 - Centaur of the Crime and Book 2 - The Deer Prince's Murder. Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of Unicorns Dragon with a Deadly WeaponReviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics':"Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Quentin Black mystery series"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less

C.S. Lewis meets CSI…when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the second book in his brand-new fantasy series, 'Fantasy & Forensics'! She solved the murder of a king. The day Dayna Chrissie, the leading Crime Scene Analyst for the LAPD, was magically transported to the land of Andeluvia, her skills were put to the ultimate test... moreC.S. Lewis meets CSI…when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the second book in his brand-new fantasy series, 'Fantasy & Forensics'! She solved the murder of a king. The day Dayna Chrissie, the leading Crime Scene Analyst for the LAPD, was magically transported to the land of Andeluvia, her skills were put to the ultimate test. With war about to break out between the Human and Centaur kingdoms, her forensic skill was all that stopped a conflict that would have devastated both lands. But now she faces a new challenge. The magical deer of the Fayleene Woods have tasked her friend Prince Liam with proving his worth – by going up against Sirrahon, an ancient stone dragon with the nastiest disposition in recorded history. She’ll put her life on the line for a friend! So will a centaur wizard, a griffin warrior, and a nightmare delivering pooka with a crippling problem preventing him from doing his job!. But with a bloodthirsty dragon, hostile medieval lords, and a deranged police chief stacked against her, the odds don’t look promising. Especially when an older, mysterious enemy threatens to resurface and engulf everyone in a cycle of killing and vengeance! Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of UnicornsDragon with a Deadly Weapon (Autumn 2018) Included with this story are preview chapters of the third novel in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' series, Grand Theft Griffin. Reviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics': "Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Quentin Black mystery series"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less

C.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the third installment in his fantasy series: 'Fantasy & Forensics'.She solves crimes in both magical and mundane worlds. Dayna Chrissie, Crime Scene Analyst for the LAPD, halted a war between humans and centaurs. As a follow-up, she stopped a stone dragon from wiping out the magical deer of the Andeluvian forests.Now a daring thief has stolen a set of 'Phantom' crystals from a Los Angeles museum... moreC.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the third installment in his fantasy series: 'Fantasy & Forensics'.She solves crimes in both magical and mundane worlds. Dayna Chrissie, Crime Scene Analyst for the LAPD, halted a war between humans and centaurs. As a follow-up, she stopped a stone dragon from wiping out the magical deer of the Andeluvian forests.Now a daring thief has stolen a set of 'Phantom' crystals from a Los Angeles museum. There's a witness to the crime, but no one believes him. Except Dayna. Because the thief in question looks a lot like a friend of hers - one with an eagle's head and a lion's body!Dayna's got a griffin to track and bring in. She'll call on the help of a police detective and a centaur wizard to start. But she'll need Grimshaw, her griffin friend from the Air Cavalry, to get her where she needs to be: inside the Griffin Kingdom to live cheek-by-jowl with an entire aerie of deadly avian warriors.Can Dayna find a criminal among the teeming cliffs of a griffin city? Even with Shaw's offspring on her side - three very grown, very lethal offspring, at that - can Dayna's forensics skills crack the mystery?If she fails, the griffins face a disaster beyond their wildest imaginings!Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of Unicorns Felonies and Dragon Fire (Summer 2018)Included with this story is a preview of A Perjury of Owls.Reviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics':"Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of Rook: Allie's War"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less

C.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the fourth installment in the fantasy series: 'Fantasy & Forensics'. She's solved crimes in both Los Angeles and Andeluvia. Dayna Chrissie, Crime Scene Analyst for the LAPD, halted a war between humans and centaurs. As a follow-up, she's gone head-to-head with dragons and trained griffin warriors... moreC.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the fourth installment in the fantasy series: 'Fantasy & Forensics'. She's solved crimes in both Los Angeles and Andeluvia. Dayna Chrissie, Crime Scene Analyst for the LAPD, halted a war between humans and centaurs. As a follow-up, she's gone head-to-head with dragons and trained griffin warriors. Now she's got to crack the case of a missing Owl Albess! Andeluvia is rocked to its core when the owls that write the kingdom's laws make a startling announcement regarding Albess Thea, the leader of Andeluvia's Parliament and holy figure to her people. Dayna's instincts tell her that someone's lying through their beak. She doesn't trust the zealots of the owls' religious sect - the Order of the Sepulcher, or 'Noctua' - one bit. With the quiet support of the king, she launches a secret mission to find out what happened to the Albess, no matter the cost. How can the newly dubbed 'Dame' Chrissie prevail when the odds are stacked so high against her? The Andeluvian lords want her toppled from her place at court. The Noctua want her banished from the realm. And just when things couldn't get any bleaker, one of her closest friends vanishes into thin air!Dayna has no choice: She must solve both mysteries as her enemies try their best to destroy her and her friends!Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of Unicorns Felonies and Dragon Fire (Summer 2018)Included with this story are preview chapters of the fifth novel in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' series, Forgery of the Phoenix.Reviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics':"Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of Rook: Allie's War"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less

C.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the fifth installment in his fantasy series: 'Fantasy & Forensics'.Andeluvia needs Dayna's talents again. When a fiery phoenix appears in the King's throne room, Dayna's called in to save the species before their flames gutter out... moreC.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the fifth installment in his fantasy series: 'Fantasy & Forensics'.Andeluvia needs Dayna's talents again. When a fiery phoenix appears in the King's throne room, Dayna's called in to save the species before their flames gutter out. She must heed Albess Thea's warnings of treachery even as she travels to the mysterious Vale of the Seraphine with her centaur, fayleene, and griffin companions!And Dame Chrissie's life just got even more complicated. Dayna finds out that she's been joined to the pathetic knightly organization, the 'Order of the Weasel.' Worse, she's now liable for their mountain of unpaid debts. To top it off, she's blamed for setting knights against one another in combats to the death.A trail of dark magic leads her back to Los Angeles. Revelations about the role of the phoenix - as well as one of Dayna's supposed allies - threatens to upend all of her assumptions about the Old War. And just as everything hits rock bottom, newly elected Police Chief Robert McClatchy begins his campaign to destroy all that Dayna holds dear!Dayna must triumph against her enemies in both worlds before the Creatures of the Dark strike another devastating blow!Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of UnicornsDragon with a Deadly Weapon (Autumn 2018)Included with this story are preview chapters of the sixth novel in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' series, Assault in the Wizard Degree.Reviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics':"Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Quentin Black mystery series"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less

C.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the sixth installment of 'Fantasy & Forensics'.Dame Chrissie's life isn't getting any easier. Dayna's heroics during the throne-room battle with the Noctua seem to have been forgotten. King Fitzwilliam's pressuring her to select a knight to represent her at the Spring Tournament... moreC.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the sixth installment of 'Fantasy & Forensics'.Dame Chrissie's life isn't getting any easier. Dayna's heroics during the throne-room battle with the Noctua seem to have been forgotten. King Fitzwilliam's pressuring her to select a knight to represent her at the Spring Tournament. And to make matters worse, the Master Seer of the Soothsayer's Guild prophesizes imminent doom and disaster for the entire Kingdom!A plea for help comes from the Centaur Realm. Just as these dark omens are brought to light, a message scroll arrives from King Angbor of the Centaurs. One of his best warriors stands accused of sacrilege, and only Dayna's talents can decide their guilt or innocence.Dark events begin to spiral out of control. Strange lights and shadows are seen in the centaur Hinter Lands. Whispers of ancient demons arise in the farthest wastes. And Dayna's investigation into Grayson Archer's consulting firm runs into a snag that's right out of her worst nightmares! Dayna Chrissie must weather the storm as the Creatures of the Dark finally push Andeluvia into open war!Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of UnicornsDragon with a Deadly Weapon (Autumn 2018)Included with this story are preview chapters of the seventh novel in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' series, Trafficking in Demons.Reviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics':"Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Quentin Black mystery series"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less

C.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the seventh installment in his series, 'Fantasy & Forensics'. Dayna's got to solve an unusually gristly homicide. Dayna arrives at a Los Angeles mansion to solve a murder where the victim's been torn to pieces by a mysterious new type of weapon. Her worst suspicions are triggered when she finds a nightmarish clue as to who designed it. King Fitzwilliam's court reaches the boiling point... moreC.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the seventh installment in his series, 'Fantasy & Forensics'. Dayna's got to solve an unusually gristly homicide. Dayna arrives at a Los Angeles mansion to solve a murder where the victim's been torn to pieces by a mysterious new type of weapon. Her worst suspicions are triggered when she finds a nightmarish clue as to who designed it. King Fitzwilliam's court reaches the boiling point. Protests erupt at the arrival of a centauress warrior for the upcoming Spring Tournament. Worse, the kingdom's poised to tip over into civil war if Dame Chrissie can't find a way to break a deadly standoff in the throne room. And the LAPD no longer has her back. Rumors swirl among the officers that Dayna Chrissie is responsible for a veteran retiree's horrific death. Others whisper that the Police Chief wants her scalp pinned to his desk. In the end, Dayna's friends will be the only ones to protect her from the forces of the dark! Dayna must face down her foes in both worlds if she hopes to solve her case and expose the enemy once and for all! less

C.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the eighth installment of 'Fantasy & Forensics'. Dame Chrissie's given her most dangerous mission yet. The Regent wants to find out who's directing the wyvern attacks on Andeluvia. Those answers can only be found within Keshali, the ghostly city deep within the Hinter Lands... moreC.S. Lewis continues to meet CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the eighth installment of 'Fantasy & Forensics'. Dame Chrissie's given her most dangerous mission yet. The Regent wants to find out who's directing the wyvern attacks on Andeluvia. Those answers can only be found within Keshali, the ghostly city deep within the Hinter Lands. So Dayna's given a warrant to find out what lies beneath the haunted ruins! Someone's playing a deadly game with her in Los Angeles. Yet Dayna's got her hands full in Los Angeles as a murderer starts leaving gristly clues in her path. But both the LAPD and OME seem determined to leave her to face this mystery on her own. Even if she rises to the challenge, can Dayna survive the return of a terrifying creature from Andeluvia's ancient past? Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of UnicornsDragon with a Deadly WeaponIncluded with this story are preview chapters of the ninth novel in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' series, The Conspiracy of Unicorns.Reviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics':"Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Quentin Black mystery series"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less

C.S. Lewis meets CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the ninth installment of 'Fantasy & Forensics'. Dame Chrissie's got to unravel a conspiracy to commit murder among the mages. When Dayna investigates the senior members of the Wizard's Guild, she finds that they're hiding both their location and their identities. With her friends' help, it's up to her to find out whether the mages are in the service of the Light.. moreC.S. Lewis meets CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the ninth installment of 'Fantasy & Forensics'. Dame Chrissie's got to unravel a conspiracy to commit murder among the mages. When Dayna investigates the senior members of the Wizard's Guild, she finds that they're hiding both their location and their identities. With her friends' help, it's up to her to find out whether the mages are in the service of the Light...or the Darkness! And she's got to cover her own tracks at the LAPD. Now that Crossbow Consulting's under suspicion for multiple crimes, the officers of the Los Angeles Police Department are under a brutal Internal Affairs microscope. Dayna's got to play it cool...while Chief Robert McClatchy moves to destroy her plans once and for all. Dayna's got no margin for error as she threads the path between a murder investigation in one world and a catastrophically explosive threat in the other! Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of UnicornsDragon with a Deadly Weapon (Autumn 2018)Reviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics':"Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Quentin Black mystery series"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less

C.S. Lewis meets CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the tenth installment of 'Fantasy & Forensics'.Dayna Chrissie faces her most perplexing case to date. When a lone gunman attacks Crossbow Consulting's corporate headquarters, Dayna's got a multiple homicide on her hands. But one discovery makes this crime truly remarkable. Immediately after the shooting, the murderer's vanished into thin air!Time's running out for both worlds... moreC.S. Lewis meets CSI...when Amazon Bestselling author Michael Angel presents the tenth installment of 'Fantasy & Forensics'.Dayna Chrissie faces her most perplexing case to date. When a lone gunman attacks Crossbow Consulting's corporate headquarters, Dayna's got a multiple homicide on her hands. But one discovery makes this crime truly remarkable. Immediately after the shooting, the murderer's vanished into thin air!Time's running out for both worlds. Dayna's desperate to bring King Fitzwilliam back to his throne. She's also got to confront the Deliberati over their mysterious withdrawal to the Everwinter Glade. And most important of all, she must face the prophecy that says the creature who sleeps in the Scarlet Crypt shall end her.Those who serve the Dark make their final all-or-nothing strike. Dayna's investigation crosses back into Andeluvia as the appearance of a legendary Dragon Knight threatens to undo all her work. The last pieces of prophecy fall into place as the final attack upon Dayna and her friends threatens to destroy the entire kingdom in a single blow!The land of Andeluvia faces the ultimate catastrophe unless Dame Chrissie stands fast until the very end!Books in the 'Fantasy & Forensics' Series:Centaur of the CrimeThe Deer Prince's MurderGrand Theft GriffinA Perjury of OwlsForgery of the PhoenixAssault in the Wizard DegreeTrafficking in DemonsA Warrant of WyvernsThe Conspiracy of UnicornsDragon with a Deadly WeaponReviews of 'Fantasy & Forensics':"Angel manages the nearly impossible...creating memorable characters in the midst of an intriguing mystery, action, humor and heart." -- JC Andrijeski, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Quentin Black mystery series"This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one..." -- Publisher's Weekly "Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel's writing irresistible fun." -- Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights less