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

"Dad's dead." I dropped down on Talia's couch, my black socks with the hole in the toe a stark contrast to her white plush rug.  


Growing up, our home had been cozy and cluttered. It was a place that was well lived-in and well loved. Her apartment these days was ruthlessly maintained by a housekeeper. I'd never seen a speck of dust or a dish left out on the counter, and her furniture was the latest in high-end contemporary design, where comfort had somehow been left out of the aesthetic. 


"Here." She handed me a piece of Scotch tape, measuring that she had enough wrapping paper to cover the box of dishes. "When I fold the paper over, tape it down for me." 


"Did you hear me?" I said, waving my tape-covered fingers in front of her face. 


I secured the edges of the paper with the silver wedding bells on it together. "Who's getting married?" 


"Mazel tov. Dad is dead. Care to comment?" 


Chapter 171