The Invisible Entente Series by Krista Walsh

"If you're reading this note, I'm already dead. I find even more pleasure in the idea that one of you will soon join me." At the precise moment of warlock Jermaine Hershel's death, seven strangers are transported into a magically sealed room with only a letter from the dead man to explain. If they want to go home, the way out is simple: discover the murderer - and kill them. Tensions rise as each stranger reveals their connection with Jermaine, but the puzzle isn't so easy to solve... more"If you're reading this note, I'm already dead. I find even more pleasure in the idea that one of you will soon join me." At the precise moment of warlock Jermaine Hershel's death, seven strangers are transported into a magically sealed room with only a letter from the dead man to explain. If they want to go home, the way out is simple: discover the murderer - and kill them. Tensions rise as each stranger reveals their connection with Jermaine, but the puzzle isn't so easy to solve. At least one of them is lying. In an unlikely alliance, they have to act quickly to unravel the mystery before the murderer acts first.* This is a prequel novella. less

Sorceress and journalist Daphne Heartstone heads to Peony House, the city’s abandoned hospital, in search of a headline, but what she discovers is a dead body and a clue to a hundred-and-fifty-year-old cold case. Detective Hunter Avery, the man Daphne loved and lost, warns her away from the case, but the ghosts of Peony House have demanded her help, and her job is on the line if she doesn’t have a story on her editor’s desk for Saturday’s edition... moreSorceress and journalist Daphne Heartstone heads to Peony House, the city’s abandoned hospital, in search of a headline, but what she discovers is a dead body and a clue to a hundred-and-fifty-year-old cold case. Detective Hunter Avery, the man Daphne loved and lost, warns her away from the case, but the ghosts of Peony House have demanded her help, and her job is on the line if she doesn’t have a story on her editor’s desk for Saturday’s edition. Daphne has worked hard to escape her past of dark magic and blind ambition, but as she walks the balance between light and dark, she’ll learn how many promises she’s willing to break to protect the people she loves. less

In the middle of New Haven's unusual blizzard, private detective Gabriel Mulligan receives a case that will push his Gorgon-Fae abilities to their limits. Six men have been found naked and frozen on the docks of Wishrock Harbor, and a dark shadow is lurking beneath the Haven River. As the details of his case keep changing, Gabe's hunt for the truth will require him to question the gray line that exists between good and evil... moreIn the middle of New Haven's unusual blizzard, private detective Gabriel Mulligan receives a case that will push his Gorgon-Fae abilities to their limits. Six men have been found naked and frozen on the docks of Wishrock Harbor, and a dark shadow is lurking beneath the Haven River. As the details of his case keep changing, Gabe's hunt for the truth will require him to question the gray line that exists between good and evil. With the help of his best friend and some unlikely allies, Gabe must sift through the lies to determine who the true monsters are -- even if one of those monsters is himself. Author Q&A What inspired you to write the series? Last fall, Cadis was about to wrap up, and I was thinking about what I wanted to do next. At the same time, I was binge reading Agatha Christie’s Poirot mysteries, novels and short stories. I’ve always enjoyed the way Christie weaves were tales. They’re funny, clever, full of twists and turns, and, of course, wrap up with the always fun round-table reveal. I started to think about how I could use what I love about the cozy mystery style and combine it with my love of fantasy. That’s when the prequel novella came to mind. Seven supernatural creatures stuck trying to solve a murder, each one with a solid motive, none of them telling the full truth. I’d outlined all the short stories in the prequel novella and realized how much more they had to offer, so the series evolved. Where is New Haven? The series is set in a fictional place on the Eastern Seaboard. While there are many New Havens in the various states around there, this one is based on none of them. My New Haven is a tourist town of 100,000. It’s the sort of place you might drive road-trip to for the weekend to go antiquing or browse the quaint storefronts and scenery. The supernaturals of this world seem to have taken the name to heart and often stop here in their attempts to remain hidden in clear view. How will the series be structured? Each novel will follow one of the characters from the prequel novella, beginning with sorceress Daphne Heartstone in Death at Peony House. The books will be connected and set in chronological order, but for the most part can be read in any order without having anything spoiled or confusing. less

All Allegra Rossi needs is her beauty, expensive champagne, designer clothes, and enough souls to keep her succubus appetites satisfied. Everything seems to be in place until a photo shoot at New Haven’s prestigious — and supposedly haunted — Garden Hotel sets her dreams for a perfect life crumbling. Not only has her handsome, charismatic boss captured her interest, threatening the careful restraints she’s placed around her succubus nature, but the hotel’s reputation turns out to be true... moreAll Allegra Rossi needs is her beauty, expensive champagne, designer clothes, and enough souls to keep her succubus appetites satisfied. Everything seems to be in place until a photo shoot at New Haven’s prestigious — and supposedly haunted — Garden Hotel sets her dreams for a perfect life crumbling. Not only has her handsome, charismatic boss captured her interest, threatening the careful restraints she’s placed around her succubus nature, but the hotel’s reputation turns out to be true. Worse: the specter has targeted Allegra as its next victim If Allegra wants to stay alive and keep her heart intact, she will have to unleash her demonic instincts to shed light into the darkness before the shadows consume her. less

For vengeance demigoddess Vera Goodall, balance is everything. Her life revolves around her contracts, her bookshop, and her dogs, and there is no room for anything — or anyone — else. Every aspect of her life is scheduled, and delegation is a four-letter word.But when someone attempts to steal The Book of the Fettered Wolf, an ancient text with the power to destroy the otherworld, Vera will need to break all her own rules to keep that balance from toppling... moreFor vengeance demigoddess Vera Goodall, balance is everything. Her life revolves around her contracts, her bookshop, and her dogs, and there is no room for anything — or anyone — else. Every aspect of her life is scheduled, and delegation is a four-letter word.But when someone attempts to steal The Book of the Fettered Wolf, an ancient text with the power to destroy the otherworld, Vera will need to break all her own rules to keep that balance from toppling.With the help of Gabriel Mulligan, the Gorgon-Fae who threatens the walls she's built around herself, Vera sets out to protect the book from those who wish to use it. Along the way, she unveils the lies that have created the foundation of her life, and each new revelation blurs the line between friend and enemy.In the midst of chaos and intrigue, balance becomes a matter of survival. Vera must decide who to trust and how much to open her heart if she wants to protect the otherworld and everything she holds dear. less

As an archer who is deafblind, sixteen-year-old Molly Harris has always lived an exceptional life, but since rescuing the angel-demon hybrid Zachariel and being introduced to the otherworld, she's craved a different kind of extraordinary. On her mission for answers, however, Molly realizes the road to the truth is more treacherous than she expected.Zachariel is a freak of nature who has never fit in anywhere, and he's grown comfortable with his solitary existence... moreAs an archer who is deafblind, sixteen-year-old Molly Harris has always lived an exceptional life, but since rescuing the angel-demon hybrid Zachariel and being introduced to the otherworld, she's craved a different kind of extraordinary. On her mission for answers, however, Molly realizes the road to the truth is more treacherous than she expected.Zachariel is a freak of nature who has never fit in anywhere, and he's grown comfortable with his solitary existence. Now, not only does he have a nosy teenager invading his personal space, he's also dealing with a shady demon who wants to recruit him for a secret project — and who won't take no for an answer.As Zach delves into the demon's scheme, he discovers he's an unwilling pawn in a life-or-death game. Zach and Molly may be an unlikely team, but it rests on them to hold back the threat that could shake the foundations of the world. less

Ten months ago, a sorceress, a Gorgon-Fae, a succubus, a semi-goddess, a daemelus, a human, and an incubus matched wits to escape a magically sealed room. Six of them survived, believing their association was over. But again and again their paths have crossed, and now sixteen-year-old Molly Harris has been abducted by a demon cartel intent on unleashing the nefarious Project Oracle... moreTen months ago, a sorceress, a Gorgon-Fae, a succubus, a semi-goddess, a daemelus, a human, and an incubus matched wits to escape a magically sealed room. Six of them survived, believing their association was over. But again and again their paths have crossed, and now sixteen-year-old Molly Harris has been abducted by a demon cartel intent on unleashing the nefarious Project Oracle. To prevent the cartel from tearing apart the balance between the otherworld and the mundane, the remaining five must travel to the heart of otherworldly nightmares, where they are faced not only with the uncertainty of their futures, but also the ghosts of their pasts. Tensions rise as personalities and motivations clash, but as the clock runs down, the Invisible Entente will need to find a way to work together to save Molly and destroy Project Oracle before the final storm rolls in. less