Not only has Cassie Black just lost two people through a magic portal, but her archenemy, the Mauvais, is threatening to destroy city after city if Magic HeadQuarters doesn't hand her over to him...a proposal HQ isn't exactly saying no to.
As the Magic higher ups debate her fate, Cassie refuses to sit by and watch the grass grow between the toes of the surveillance gnomes. Biting back her life rule to never get involved, she knows the only way to stop the Mauvais is to go after him herself.
Which is exactly what he wants. Because the instant Cassie falls into his hands, the Mauvais will gain the unlimited power he's always craved.
So don't get captured, right? Easy for you to say.
Trouble is, there's a traitor within HQ who's proving to be more devious, more powerful, and with more tricks up the sleeve than anyone could have ever guessed.
In this page-turning conclusion of the Cassie Black Trilogy, the curses are flying, the pastries are plentiful, the bookworms are slithering, and the magical batteries are charged to capacity.
If you like contemporary fantasy filled with dark humor, paranormal mystery, and a cast of unforgettably quirky characters, you'll love the twists and turns of this conclusion to the first Cassie Black Trilogy.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
* Comic fantasy mysteries where the stakes are high, the magic is unruly, and saving the world doesn't mean you have to miss out on pastries
* Reluctant heroines who'd really rather not get involved—but aren't about to sit around while an evil wizard threatens… well, pretty much everything
* Magical mayhem involving surveillance gnomes, slithering bookworms, overcharged magical batteries, and curses that have a nasty habit of flying in every direction
* For fans of C.K. McDonnell, Jodi Taylor, and Ben Aaronovitch, this is darkly humorous contemporary fantasy where the fate of the world is serious business—but the people trying to save it are another matter entirely
What readers are saying about The Cassie Black Trilogy…
“…an entertaining story that was written with humor, a great story line and new twist on the undead." —J. Tate, Eugene Reviewer
“..a fun and entertaining read. Great wit too.” — Carrie Rubin, author of The Bone Curse
"…suffused with dark humor and witty dialogue…a fun read for anyone who enjoys fast-paced, somewhat snarky, somewhat twisted, fantasy adventures." —Berthold Gambrel, author ofVespasian Moon’s Fabulous Autumn Carnival
"Wow and wow again! …you don't want to put it down." —Goodreads Reviewer
“…a clever, hilarious romp through a new magical universe” —Sarah Angleton, author of Gentleman of Misfortune
“The whole story was a bit of wild ride, but it was a ride I wanted to stay on all the way through!” —Bookbub Review
About the Series
The Cassie Black Trilogy is a fish-out-of-water tale that takes you from the streets of Portland to the Tower of London. It's got magic and mystery, pastries and zombies, sentient gnomes and an evil wizard...because there's always an evil wizard, isn't there?
The Cassie Black “Trilogy” has now grown to a very un-trilogy-like six books that include…
The Undead Mr. Tenpenny (#1 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0)
The Uncanny Raven Winston (#2 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0)
The Untangled Cassie Black (#3 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0)
The Unusual Mayor Marheart (#1 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0)
The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin (#2 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0)
The Unexpected Mr. Hopkins (#3 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0)
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Okay, now for the bio....
Many moons ago I was a scientist in a neuroscience lab where I got to play with brains and illegal drugs.
Now, I’m an award-winning indie author who turns wickedly strong tea into imaginative fiction (so, basically still playing with brains and drugs) that's often set in an altered version of my hometown -- Portland, Oregon -- or the Pacific Northwest.
My fascination for myths, history, and how they interweave inspired my two historical fantasy series, The Osteria Chronicles and my second series, Domna. (Both of which have free series starters...hint hint.)
But all those ancient myths and angst-ridden heroes got a bit too serious for someone with a strange sense of humor and odd way of looking at the world.
So, while sitting at my grandmother’s funeral, my brain came up with an idea for a contemporary fantasy trilogy that’s filled with magic, mystery, snarky humor, and the dead who just won’t stay dead. That idea turned into The Cassie Black Trilogy, which has turned into a fan favorite.
I'm currently working on a new series where dragons do the sleuthing when people start getting bumped off at a very unusual circus.
When I’m not creating worlds or killing off characters, I can be found gardening, dreaming of my next travel adventure, working as an unpaid servant to four cats and two guinea pigs, or concocting something in the kitchen.
Before you wander off, be sure to grab my FREE series starters, The Trials of Hercules: Book One of the Osteria Chronicles; and Domna, Part One: The Sun God's Daughter.
My Books
THE CASSIE BLACK TRILOGY (a humorous paranormal mystery sort of thing)
The Undead Mr Tenpenny
The Uncanny Raven Winston
The Untangled Cassie black
THE OSTERIA CHRONICLES (historical fantasy with a mythological twist)
The Trials of Hercules (FREE on most retailers)
The Voyage of Heroes
The Maze of Minos
The Bonds of Osteria
The War of Ares
The Return of Odysseus
DOMNA: A SERIALIZED NOVEL OF OSTERIA (historical fantasy with a ruthless female lead)
Domna: The Complete Series (omnibus)
Part One: The Sun God's Daughter (FREE on most retailers)
Part Two: The Solon's Son
Part Three: The Centaur's Gamble
Part Four: The Regent's Edict
Part Five: The Forgotten Heir
Part Six: The Solon's Wife