Dale Edinger has just inherited a house from his aunt. It's a good thing too because traumatic shoulder damage and PTSD has forced the Marine lieutenant to retire. Fortunately, or unfortunately, Aunt Mildred's inheritance is more than an overfull and chaotic house. All kinds of surprises await Dale as he sorts through his aunt's hoard.<br><br>Riadh is one of those surprises. He's a djinn, a being of magic from another culture -- and Dale is his new owner -- much to Dale's dismay. Riadh has his own history and a set of rules that make it impossible for him to be freed. It's not only Riadh that Dale has to contend with either. In fact, just finding the magickal objects that his aunt had squirreled away in her house will be a trick. When he finds them, what does he do with them? And what about Riadh?

Djinn Book 1: What's in Your Box?

“A djinn. I am an elemental spirit of the desert, harnessed by magic.”


“So do I get three wishes?” It was a smart-ass reply but the only thing that popped into Dale’s head.


“It doesn’t work that way.” The man still looked visibly upset.


“So then why the hell did you say I’m your Master? Not that I’m sure I’m believing any of this, but I’ll humor you.”


“Yes, I guess so. Mildred was my aunt. When she died, I inherited the house and everything in it,” Dale replied.


“I perform tasks.” The man inclined his head in Dale’s direction.


“Uh, that sounds like splitting hairs. How many tasks?”


“I am bound to serve you as long as you own me.”


Chapter 3