Shady Spirits Series by Jen Bair

Never look a dead man in the face, no matter how blue his eyes are…Shunned by the living. Hounded by the dead.Whoever said being different was good obviously couldn’t see ghosts.Enid Walsh moved to Atlanta with simple goals. Start fresh, lay low, and avoid the dead, but when a mystical dog arrives and blue-eyed Ollie discovers her secret, Enid is forced to solve his lover’s murder.The problem?She’s a waitress, not a detective... moreNever look a dead man in the face, no matter how blue his eyes are…Shunned by the living. Hounded by the dead.Whoever said being different was good obviously couldn’t see ghosts.Enid Walsh moved to Atlanta with simple goals. Start fresh, lay low, and avoid the dead, but when a mystical dog arrives and blue-eyed Ollie discovers her secret, Enid is forced to solve his lover’s murder.The problem?She’s a waitress, not a detective. Murder sounds like a job for the police, until a conspiracy theorist proves the cops are on the take, leaving Enid pitted against a sadistic killer with nowhere to turn.She blames Ollie for dragging her into this mess, but she’ll need his help to avoid becoming a ghost herself. Between the massive cartel moving into the city, police corruption running rampant, and a deadly creature on the prowl, Enid and Ollie must put their heads together to survive.If only they can figure out where the dog fits into things…Bad Beginnings is the first book in an exciting new urban fantasy series featuring conspiracy, mystery, heart-stopping action, slow-burn romance, and a motivated Belgian Malinois. (Is there any other kind?) less

It’s hard to bluff when you don’t know the rules.When a dead stockbroker needs help following the breadcrumbs of his past, who does he call on? Enid Walsh, unwilling lackey of the dead. But after putting Craig the Crowbar behind bars, the last thing she expects is for Craig’s boss to show up looking for answers.A new deadly threat lurks on the horizon, forcing Enid to hatch a plan to keep herself safe, but her ghost dog runs afoul of the spirit world’s government leaders amid rising tensions... moreIt’s hard to bluff when you don’t know the rules.When a dead stockbroker needs help following the breadcrumbs of his past, who does he call on? Enid Walsh, unwilling lackey of the dead. But after putting Craig the Crowbar behind bars, the last thing she expects is for Craig’s boss to show up looking for answers.A new deadly threat lurks on the horizon, forcing Enid to hatch a plan to keep herself safe, but her ghost dog runs afoul of the spirit world’s government leaders amid rising tensions. Suddenly, Enid must find a way to keep Waffles safe, leaving her with only one track down her notorious ancestral witch for some magical mentoring.Between the ghost mob invading her work and the monster stalking her dreams, Enid has no time to cater to the Spirit Body’s absurd demands, but if she doesn’t find a way to mollify them, she’ll end up six feet under with no hope of return. less

What’s a little danger when your dog’s in trouble, and the dead won’t shut up?Enid’s in over her head again, but this time the life of a dear friend is on the line. To save her guardian from a ghastly fate, she must track down a mysterious villain leaving ghost-corpses in their wake—and she has no time to waste.With only a few days to prove herself to the Spirit Body, she is forced to find a serial killer, but keeping her visiting mother in the dark is a tall order... moreWhat’s a little danger when your dog’s in trouble, and the dead won’t shut up?Enid’s in over her head again, but this time the life of a dear friend is on the line. To save her guardian from a ghastly fate, she must track down a mysterious villain leaving ghost-corpses in their wake—and she has no time to waste.With only a few days to prove herself to the Spirit Body, she is forced to find a serial killer, but keeping her visiting mother in the dark is a tall order. To make matters worse, Ian Silva’s back in town.This time…he’s not taking rain checks. less

Mirrors show reflections. Some are desperate to get out.What does the magic mirror and Bloody Mary have in common? A cursed soul without a body to inhabit. When Enid’s astral travels leave her body free for the taking, she finds herself in a supernatural game of musical chairs. If she doesn’t find the cursed soul a new host, she might become its permanent address.The trouble is, time is short... moreMirrors show reflections. Some are desperate to get out.What does the magic mirror and Bloody Mary have in common? A cursed soul without a body to inhabit. When Enid’s astral travels leave her body free for the taking, she finds herself in a supernatural game of musical chairs. If she doesn’t find the cursed soul a new host, she might become its permanent address.The trouble is, time is short. An assassin has Enid squarely in his sights, the GBI is asking for special favors, and the Spirit Body is moving pieces in a dangerous new game.Being a soul witch comes with a certain chaos, but if Enid doesn’t pull off the job of her life, she’ll find herself checking her reflection from the wrong side of the glass. less