“With her usual beautiful prose, a clever new take on an old piece of folklore, and a plot that keeps us feverishly turning pages to learn what new revelation waits ahead, Lyn Benedict has written one of the best urban fantasies I’ve read in some time.”

“Readers will enjoy this fine paranormal investigative thriller with a great late twist as the tough detective works the abnormal beat.”

“The mix of supernatural elements and a real-world setting . . . makes this a good recommendation for fans of Kat Richardson’s Greywalker series or Seanan McGuire’s new October Daye series.”

“An enjoyable addition to a series that melds multiple pantheons and paranormal tenets into a sometimes chaotic story that still manages to immediately intrigue the reader.”

“This second Shadows Inquiries novel can stand alone as a strong, well-written tale with an evolving heroine who’s tough without being a sex goddess. Sylvie is a complex, flawed character, and that makes her interesting. The real-world setting keeps things believable.”

“Dark and fascinating.”

“A solid start to the series, and should quickly gain fans . . . Ms. Benedict does a fantastic job of drawing readers into the chaos of the heroine’s life and keeping them firmly invested in the outcome. The characters are passionate, the story heavy on action, and the emotions run high.”

“Sylvie is harder and darker than the usual paranormal PI, and this story is the better for it.”

“Lyn Benedict uses as her background Greek mythology to provide an excellent investigative fantasy thriller. . . . a fascinating, spellbinding work.”

“Ferocious, no-holds-barred Sylvie is abrasive but forthright—a heroine that any reader would champion. Rounded out by a series of well-developed characters and pulse-pounding action, this story looks to be the start of an excellent series.”

“Lyn Benedict delivers one hell of a powerful story, expertly weaving Greek, Egyptian, and Christian lore and traditions together before tossing them into a modern setting. . . . Sylvie herself is a tough cookie, one willing to boss around gods and monsters alike to get the job done.”

“With fantastic characters, engrossing magic, and creative mayhem, Benedict gives us a new twist on the supernatural noir front. A fast-paced ride all the way!”

“Lyn Benedict has crafted a story filled with many fantastic characters that keep you enthralled from beginning to end. . . . For this reason alone, I will definitely be a Lyn Benedict reader from this point forward.”

“Pulls out all the stops. Sylvie does battle for no less than the fate of the world.”

“A dark, gutsy urban fantasy filled with mythology . . . I’m looking forward to reading the next installment.”