Saoirse Reilly Series by Jo Denning

A woman embarks on a sensuous journey with a stranger in the woods. A veteran learns not all dangers lurk overseas. A detective gets lost while investigating a ritual murder. A girl begins a toxic affair with a monster. Two friends discuss life, death, and family.Explore the stories before the story of Dead Blood City in this collection. Follow Saoirse Reilly and other fan favorites across five tales of mystery, romance, and horror.

"An urban fantasy of the finest quality. Fascinating and entertaining!" - Readers' Favorite"There was no nightmare more hellish than that endless flight, searching for the place she belonged and finding nothing."On the eve of the blood moon, Saoirse Reilly races to find a missing child. Only then can the traumatized detective finally end her life. While investigating the kidnapping of Delaney Bascom, Reilly enters the supernatural underworld of Boston, Massachusetts... more"An urban fantasy of the finest quality. Fascinating and entertaining!" - Readers' Favorite"There was no nightmare more hellish than that endless flight, searching for the place she belonged and finding nothing."On the eve of the blood moon, Saoirse Reilly races to find a missing child. Only then can the traumatized detective finally end her life. While investigating the kidnapping of Delaney Bascom, Reilly enters the supernatural underworld of Boston, Massachusetts. She will have to face ancient monsters and her own demons if she hopes to bring the girl home.Reilly has the dubious support of Emrys Somerled, a forensic psychologist with a cellar full of secrets, and Domenico Alderisi, an impossibly youthful club owner with a bad habit. A colorful cast supports and hinders Reilly as she begins to see the world for what it really is.The blood moon is coming.Will Reilly save the girl and find a reason to live? less

Cruel Prince meets Law & Order in Hush Hush City , the thrilling sequel to Dead Blood City and second installment in the Saoirse Reilly series!Saoirse Reilly, police detective and wayward psychic, is still reeling from the events of Dead Blood City. Her lies are piling up but there's no time to deal. She and her loved ones are in danger once again. While investigating the murder of a Boston blueblood, Reilly is drawn into a supernatural power struggle centuries in the making... moreCruel Prince meets Law & Order in Hush Hush City , the thrilling sequel to Dead Blood City and second installment in the Saoirse Reilly series!Saoirse Reilly, police detective and wayward psychic, is still reeling from the events of Dead Blood City. Her lies are piling up but there's no time to deal. She and her loved ones are in danger once again. While investigating the murder of a Boston blueblood, Reilly is drawn into a supernatural power struggle centuries in the making.Ancient monsters are prowling the streets and Domenico Alderisi, newly installed vrykolakas master, needs Reilly’s help securing his territory—which just so happens to be her hometown. Alderisi, once her enemy, may be the only one who can save the city. But he has his own agenda and a taste for Reilly's blood.The only way for Reilly to protect all she holds dear may be to rely on her two-faced teacher, Dr. Emrys Somerled. The criminal psychologist and occult expert is something more than human. If anyone can take on monsters, it's him. And he'd like to get closer to Reilly than ever before. There’s just one problem. Somerled is keeping secrets, too, and there's nothing more dangerous. After all…Stepping out of the silence is scary but secrets can kill.Will Reilly escape the web of death and deception?Find out in this urban fantasy meets gritty noir detective novel featuring imperfect heroes and slow burn dark romance with beautiful monsters who can’t be trusted. less

Detective Saoirse Reilly is finally getting her life back on track after accidentally cementing Domenico Alderisi’s position as vrykolakas master of Boston’s supernatural underworld. She’s learning to control her psychic abilities. She’s in a semi-healthy semi-relationship with inhuman criminal psychologist Emrys Somerled. And she hasn’t killed anyone in at least a month... moreDetective Saoirse Reilly is finally getting her life back on track after accidentally cementing Domenico Alderisi’s position as vrykolakas master of Boston’s supernatural underworld. She’s learning to control her psychic abilities. She’s in a semi-healthy semi-relationship with inhuman criminal psychologist Emrys Somerled. And she hasn’t killed anyone in at least a month. Sure, she’s still drinking and lying to her loved ones about everything, but who’s counting?Just when Reilly starts to realize who she really is and what she’s capable of, tragedy strikes again. The actions of a troubled young man have staggering consequences for himself and the entire city. Now Reilly must face her most terrifying enemy yet—grief.An injured Reilly must rely on both friends and enemies as she continues her quest to uncover her true potential. But nothing is what it seems in a world where men see the future, doctors conjure fire, and monsters drink blood. Reilly may be psychic, but that doesn’t mean she knows who to trust. And she’s about to be dealt the cruelest betrayal of all.It is always darkest before the dawn. less