Detective Thaddeus Ezax is in over his head. He’s the only wizard in Rockshade’s Paranormal Investigations Department, and it was his name that got him the job. The Ezaxs are known as some of the most powerful wizards in the world, but Thaddeus isn’t your average Ezaxs. Is it any wonder his family shuns him? When a kidnapping case is dropped into his lap, Thaddeus must act fast. While most five-year-olds can cast a location spell, Thaddeus can't and is forced to get creative. When he finds himself in possession of a black market werewolf skull with a ghost trapped inside, accidentally releases the spirit, and somehow forms a connection with it, things get even crazier. Sandulf Hunter doesn’t remember dying, but he remembers the last thing he saw before everything went black -- a wizard. All wizards must die! The only problem is, the wizard standing next to him smells too damned good, so good Sandy thinks he might have to keep him. And since wherever Thaddeus goes, Sandulf finds himself yanked along, he might not have a choice in the matter anyway.

Soul Eater

“I think it’s best to stay ghost, at least to begin with. If you need me, don’t hesitate to make me solid.”


“Who are you talking to, Thaddeus?” Grim’s voice echoed in the tunnel and Thad almost yelped.


The shadows moved and Grim appeared in the tunnel. “Please, do come in.” He gestured at the opening into a wide, lit chamber. “I’ve been waiting.” His grin sent a chill down Thad’s spine, and he swallowed hard before taking a step forward.


“Walk slowly.” Sandy sped past him and stopped at the entrance. “It’s a circle, like the one we were in, but with candles surrounding it. And there’s…” Thad watched as Sandy’s claws exploded out of his fingers. “…the guy who killed me.”


Thad forgot how to breathe. A quick glance at Grim told him he’d noticed Thad’s reaction, a small frown appearing between his brows. “What’s the matter, Ezax?”


“Nothing, only that you’re not alone.”


“Of course I’m not alone. What kind of party would it be if I were?”


Chapter 54