Daggers & Steele Series by Alex P. Berg

Detective Jake Daggers likes his murder investigations the way he likes his women--straightforward, easy, and with a killer body.So when his older-than-dust partner throws his back out on a goblin raid, his captain assigns him a new running mate--a sexy young half-elf by the name of Shay Steele.It seems like a match made in Daggers' imagination, but Steele's no pushover. She's a powerful forensic psychic, and she's got sass oozing out of her boots... moreDetective Jake Daggers likes his murder investigations the way he likes his women--straightforward, easy, and with a killer body.So when his older-than-dust partner throws his back out on a goblin raid, his captain assigns him a new running mate--a sexy young half-elf by the name of Shay Steele.It seems like a match made in Daggers' imagination, but Steele's no pushover. She's a powerful forensic psychic, and she's got sass oozing out of her boots.In a debut case teeming with fire mages, foundries, and a dead guy who's crispier than bacon, it's pretty clear Daggers isn't the only one getting a heaping helping of RED HOT STEELE.***This is book one of the Daggers & Steele mystery series. Book two, COLD HARD STEELE, is now available. Search for it above or use the following link: smarturl.it/chsamebook less

This boxed set features the first three novels in the Daggers & Steele fantasy mystery series, collected together for the first time in one low-priced volume. For fans of Garrett P.I., Nikki Heat, and The Dresden Files.RED HOT STEELE (Daggers & Steele #1): Detective Jake Daggers likes his murder investigations the way he likes his women--straightforward, easy, and with a killer body... moreThis boxed set features the first three novels in the Daggers & Steele fantasy mystery series, collected together for the first time in one low-priced volume. For fans of Garrett P.I., Nikki Heat, and The Dresden Files.RED HOT STEELE (Daggers & Steele #1): Detective Jake Daggers likes his murder investigations the way he likes his women--straightforward, easy, and with a killer body.So when his older-than-dust partner throws his back out on a goblin raid, his captain assigns him a new running mate--a sexy young half-elf by the name of Shay Steele.It seems like a match made in Daggers' imagination, but Steele's no pushover. She's a powerful forensic psychic, and she's got sass oozing out of her boots.In a debut case teeming with fire mages, foundries, and a dead guy who's crispier than bacon, it's pretty clear Daggers isn't the only one getting a heaping helping of RED HOT STEELE.COLD HARD STEELE (Daggers & Steele #2): Detective Jake Daggers hates three things--mornings, walking, and naked guys. So when he and his sexy half-elf partner, Shay Steele, get called to a murder scene featuring a bare-bottomed doughy dude with an icy dagger sticking out of his chest, he's not amused.Even less happy? The Captain, when the lone murder turns into a frosty-bladed epidemic.In a case featuring frost mages, enchanted weaponry, and a jaded mystery writer, Daggers and Steele must race against the clock to discover who's delivering deadly doses of COLD HARD STEELE.TIME TO STEELE (Daggers & Steele #3): Detective Jake Daggers doesn't care for the unexpected, so he's perfectly content when he and his half-elf partner Shay Steele's next case seems to involve nothing more than a madman with a hammer.That's when a dude in a purple bathrobe shows up claiming to be from the future.Now the body count's rising, and Daggers is forced to enlist the self-professed time traveler's help in navigating uncharted waters rife with elven prostitutes, bratty gnomes, and undiscovered magics.Can Daggers and Steele catch the killer in time, or will they have to find TIME TO STEELE? less

Detective Jake Daggers hates three things—mornings, walking, and naked guys. So when he and his sexy half-elf partner, Shay Steele, get called to a murder scene featuring a bare-bottomed doughy dude with an icy dagger sticking out of his chest, he's not amused.Even less happy? The Captain, when the lone murder turns into a cold-bladed epidemic... moreDetective Jake Daggers hates three things—mornings, walking, and naked guys. So when he and his sexy half-elf partner, Shay Steele, get called to a murder scene featuring a bare-bottomed doughy dude with an icy dagger sticking out of his chest, he's not amused.Even less happy? The Captain, when the lone murder turns into a cold-bladed epidemic. In a case featuring frost mages, enchanted weaponry, and a jaded mystery writer, Daggers and Steele must race against the clock to discover who's delivering deadly doses of COLD HARD STEELE. less

Detective Jake Daggers doesn't care for the unexpected, so he's perfectly content when he and his half-elf partner Shay Steele's next case seems to involve nothing more than a madman with a hammer.That's when a dude in a purple bathrobe shows up claiming to be from the future.Now the body count's rising, and Daggers is forced to enlist the self-professed time traveler's help in navigating uncharted waters rife with elven prostitutes, bratty gnomes, and undiscovered magics... moreDetective Jake Daggers doesn't care for the unexpected, so he's perfectly content when he and his half-elf partner Shay Steele's next case seems to involve nothing more than a madman with a hammer.That's when a dude in a purple bathrobe shows up claiming to be from the future.Now the body count's rising, and Daggers is forced to enlist the self-professed time traveler's help in navigating uncharted waters rife with elven prostitutes, bratty gnomes, and undiscovered magics.Can Daggers and Steele catch the killer in time, or will they have to find TIME TO STEELE?***This is book three of the Daggers & Steele mystery series. If you haven't read book one, RED HOT STEELE, search for it above or use the following link: smarturl.it/rhsamebook less

A dead hobo. A trio of drunken GIs. A tale of passions gone awry. For detectives Jake Daggers and Shay Steele, it’s an open and shut case—except for one pesky problem: the evidence. There’s not enough of it, and it’s going missing—all thanks to an intrepid army investigator by the name of Agent Blue. But the case isn’t the only thing Agent Blue’s derailing. He’s charming and handsome and a full-blooded elf—and he’s caught Steele’s eye... moreA dead hobo. A trio of drunken GIs. A tale of passions gone awry. For detectives Jake Daggers and Shay Steele, it’s an open and shut case—except for one pesky problem: the evidence. There’s not enough of it, and it’s going missing—all thanks to an intrepid army investigator by the name of Agent Blue. But the case isn’t the only thing Agent Blue’s derailing. He’s charming and handsome and a full-blooded elf—and he’s caught Steele’s eye. While friendships fray, depression forces Daggers to battle his inner demons. But as the case grows ever darker and more disturbed, will Daggers be faced with demons of a different sort? Tensions run high and emotions cut deep…like FINE BLUE STEELE. less

The temperature outside is dropping like a stone, but for Detective Jake Daggers, things are finally heating up. He’s on solid ground with his partner, Steele, he’s overcome his personal demons, and his most recent homicide seems delightfully run-of-the-mill. Until someone from Daggers’ past rears his unwelcome head. Now secrets are being unearthed, like roots of a fallen tree—one that could be rotten to its core. And it’s Daggers doing the digging, without anyone to watch his back... moreThe temperature outside is dropping like a stone, but for Detective Jake Daggers, things are finally heating up. He’s on solid ground with his partner, Steele, he’s overcome his personal demons, and his most recent homicide seems delightfully run-of-the-mill. Until someone from Daggers’ past rears his unwelcome head. Now secrets are being unearthed, like roots of a fallen tree—one that could be rotten to its core. And it’s Daggers doing the digging, without anyone to watch his back. A chill wind blows, and snowflakes are falling. They burn—like droplets of CRUCIBLE STEELE. less

For Detective Jake Daggers, 'formal attire' means spritzing his leather jacket with cologne, so when a prospective vice case calls for a tuxedo, he's understandably hesitant. But the thrill of high stakes poker and an all-expenses-paid trip on a luxury cruise liner beckon--as does the possibility of spending time alone with his beautiful and brilliant half-elf partner, Shay Steele.Unfortunately, things are never what they seem.. moreFor Detective Jake Daggers, 'formal attire' means spritzing his leather jacket with cologne, so when a prospective vice case calls for a tuxedo, he's understandably hesitant. But the thrill of high stakes poker and an all-expenses-paid trip on a luxury cruise liner beckon--as does the possibility of spending time alone with his beautiful and brilliant half-elf partner, Shay Steele.Unfortunately, things are never what they seem... No sooner have Daggers and Steele set sail than the supposedly simple vice case takes a decidedly deadly turn.Now they must battle on two fronts, trying to uncover a poker cheat while unraveling a tangled web of murder and lies. With suspects cropping up at every turn, a straightforward conclusion may not be in the cards. For Daggers and Steele to have any hope of building a winning hand, they'll have to swallow their fears and remain STEELE-FACED. less

Detective Jake Daggers likes women who take charge—at least behind closed doors. But after a dustup at the precinct, it’s his lovely half-elf partner, Shay Steele, who’s calling the shots, and she’s no easy taskmaster. Task number one? Figure out how a whip, an ancient book of the occult, and a monstrous footprint tie into the death of a famed rock singer... moreDetective Jake Daggers likes women who take charge—at least behind closed doors. But after a dustup at the precinct, it’s his lovely half-elf partner, Shay Steele, who’s calling the shots, and she’s no easy taskmaster. Task number one? Figure out how a whip, an ancient book of the occult, and a monstrous footprint tie into the death of a famed rock singer. His band mates are high as kites and don’t remember a thing, but the rock star’s mangled neck hints at a murder of mysterious, supernatural origins. Now Daggers and Steele must race to find the killer before nightfall. Before he can strike again. In the dark. In the quiet. In the STEELE OF THE NIGHT. less

Werewolves. Vampires. Zombies. Detective Jake Daggers believes in them all. But when an aristocrat disappears from her home amid a tide of supernatural whispers, Daggers suspects money is more likely to blame.Until he realizes the woman vanished without a trace. Until his skin prickles with inexplicable fear. Until he spots the ghostly trace in the fog for himself... moreWerewolves. Vampires. Zombies. Detective Jake Daggers believes in them all. But when an aristocrat disappears from her home amid a tide of supernatural whispers, Daggers suspects money is more likely to blame.Until he realizes the woman vanished without a trace. Until his skin prickles with inexplicable fear. Until he spots the ghostly trace in the fog for himself.Now Daggers and his partner Steele are stuck at the woman's palatial estate, surrounded by people they can't trust, and Daggers is about to take the ride of his life, a mystical journey into a place between worlds. For Daggers to take his life back, he'll have to rip it free. He'll have to STEELE LIFE. less

There’s no smell quite like a decomposing corpse. When Detectives Daggers and Steele find a body washed ashore after two weeks at sea, they’re only too happy to put it behind them, following the trail to a quaint, seaside village—but the town’s idyllic exterior can’t hide a rotten core. The victim was in a venomous marriage, the local police might be corrupt, and a pervasive legend lingers on the lips of every local... moreThere’s no smell quite like a decomposing corpse. When Detectives Daggers and Steele find a body washed ashore after two weeks at sea, they’re only too happy to put it behind them, following the trail to a quaint, seaside village—but the town’s idyllic exterior can’t hide a rotten core. The victim was in a venomous marriage, the local police might be corrupt, and a pervasive legend lingers on the lips of every local. Daggers soon has his hands full, but it’s a more personal issue keeping him up at night—a dark fault lingering within. With his relationship with Steele floating adrift, Daggers must figure out how to steer both the case and his troubles to safe harbor. The future is murky, like a frothy gray sea of LIQUID STEELE. less

Detective Daggers hates pomp and circumstance, so imagine his surprise when a fancy evening out turns into the perfect night on the town--at least until a pair of assassins toss him out the window of his third story apartment.The scrapes and bruises he hobbles away with are bad enough, but Daggers checks into a brand new hell when the gang responsible goes after Steele... moreDetective Daggers hates pomp and circumstance, so imagine his surprise when a fancy evening out turns into the perfect night on the town--at least until a pair of assassins toss him out the window of his third story apartment.The scrapes and bruises he hobbles away with are bad enough, but Daggers checks into a brand new hell when the gang responsible goes after Steele.With his friends in jeopardy, old foes thirsting for his blood, and the city on the brink of chaos, Daggers faces a brutal choice. Either succumb to his fears, or harden himself against them. To save the ones he loves, he'll have to become a MAN OF STEELE.Don't miss this thrilling conclusion to the Daggers and Steele series!***This is the tenth and final book in the Daggers & Steele series. If you haven't read book one, RED HOT STEELE, search for it above or use the following link to download it for FREE: smarturl.it/rhsamebook less