When detective for hire, Ashira Cohen, was 13, her con artist father disappeared, leaving her with emotional scars and a limp she can't hide. But she toughened up, determined never to be played again. Is history repeating itself?

First, she's hit on the head during a stakeout, revealing a mysterious tattoo on the back of her skull. Even worse? It's a now-broken ward unleashing dangerous magic that as a Mundane, she shouldn't possess. 

Her unruly powers nearly kill her long-time nemesis, Levi, the uptight leader of the magic community. One word from him about her forbidden abilities, and everything she's built will be taken from her… by force.

The only bright spot is that Levi requires her supernatural skills, providing Ash's chance at payback and she's going to enjoy every second of it.

Series includes: Blood & Ash, Death & Desire, Shadows & Surrender, and Revenge & Rapture.

The Jezebel Files is created by Deborah Wilde, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

The Jezebel Files

My ears popped and blood dripped from my nose, but bit by bit I fought my way back until the pain receded. I took a full, slow breath. Rolling onto my back, I blinked up at the clouds through bleary eyes, my thumb and forefinger pressed against my nostrils to staunch the bleeding. 


Motion flickered in the corner of my vision, and I turned my head to find Rafael squatting nearby, watching me, one hand over his mouth.  


"At least this'll make for a juicy entry in my Jezebel file, right?" The bitter words scorched my throat. 


He poured some water from a plastic bottle over his handkerchief and gave them both to me. "Yes." He said it like it was penance. 


I scrubbed my face, washed off the dried blood, and drank deeply. 


When I tried to stand up, Rafael was there to help, but I declined his outstretched hand and got myself on my feet. Standing was the extent of my abilities, however, so I allowed Rafael to get us to the airport and check us in without arousing too much suspicion. 


Chapter 170