Author: debbiecassidy

Yuletide is almost upon us. The season of cheer. My favourite time of year. Shame danger doesn’t take a vacation.With a location for the dastardly Custodians finally in our hands, we’re off to shut down a secret underground operation, and hopefully save a few lives in the process. Always a bonus.Shame on me for believing anything could be so simple.As if we didn’t have enough on our plates, the … be so simple.As if we didn’t have enough on our plates, the spirit realm decides to throw a hissy fit.All clues point to the shimmer man.Yeah, the shimmer man is…

The stories say that the dragons saved humanity, but all they left were ashes, cinder, and a new breed of human. Welcome to the Outlands, where nobody cares if you scream.Rogue, Fighter, survivor. I have many roles, but my only purpose is to protect my loved ones and make a better life for them. It’ll take one more job to make my dream a reality.But fate, the uncooperative bitch, stands ready to … make my dream a reality.But fate, the uncooperative bitch, stands ready to twist the knife.Taken by Dragon bloods, the better-looking result of human and dragon unions, I’m…

The tide has turned, and chaos hovers on the horizon.The Fomorians have taken my mate and left death in their wake. My instincts scream at me to go after them and take back what’s mine, but when the Shadow Master hands me his emblem, the choice is taken from me.I’m needed here.Order must be restored, and that duty falls on me.Luckily, I have a plan.But when unexpected visitors spill into the … me.Luckily, I have a plan.But when unexpected visitors spill into the Academy from the human world, my plan is derailed. It’s time to think fast on my feet.…

They say not to judge a book by its cover. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. But what if what’s on the inside could get you killed?My secret is out and there’s nowhere to run. The council have my Gramps. But there’s hope, a lifeline that’s related to my heritage. The council want an ancient magical text stolen by Demonica, and they need me to get it back.I guess they just don’t want to get … back.I guess they just don’t want to get their hands dirty killing me themselves.Welcome to the spot between a rock and a hard…

Once upon a time there was a woman who looked out for number one. That woman is dead. When the final shadow trials are brought forward by several weeks, there’s no time to lose in preparation. My troop’s support reminds me that there’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’ and gives me confidence that together we can pass whatever tests the knights throw at us.I guess attachments aren’t so bad. I guess the L word … us.I guess attachments aren’t so bad. I guess the L word doesn’t have to hurt.But when the principal tells me that Payne isn’t coming back, everything…

They say the dead don’t speak. That’s a lie. They speak to Kat Justice, but most of the time, she chooses not to hear them.I’m a Nightwatch agent, a nightblood charged with enforcing the supernatural laws. Humans can’t know the shit that goes bump in the night is real. It’s sweaty, tough work, with crappy pay, but I love it.Things would be perfect if not for my secret.Pureblood Nightbloods can’t … would be perfect if not for my secret.Pureblood Nightbloods can’t see or hear the dead. The fact that I can exposes my mixed breeding. I’m not meant to exist,…

When death starts taking liberties, it’s time to fight back.The council’s word means nothing to me. Their refusal to open their eyes no longer matters. I have a job to do and no one will get in my way.Lie, cheat, deceive, I’ll do what it takes to save the people I love, and avenge the ones I’ve lost. I won’t be doing it alone. My guys are with me; by my side every step of the way.No more excuses.… side every step of the way.No more excuses.No more waiting.We have a window to bring Genesis down. One shot. And I’m…

Freedom comes at a price. I just hope it isn’t too high.We’ve run, but how long can we evade. Our pursuers aren’t going to quit. The only option is to put distance between us and them. No easy task without a ship.Stuck on a space port, the guys and I need to figure out a way to raise enough credits to buy a ride.It’s only a matter of time before the Athion government or our Trad pursuers find us. … the Athion government or our Trad pursuers find us. And if they do, there will be nowhere to run.Time to…

They say, there’s no rest for the wicked. In that case I must be pure evil.When Hyde said the cadets would be getting Fast Tracked, he wasn’t joking.It’s hard staying on top of the shadow cadet duties, but I’m not one to shy from a challenge. However, just when I think I’ve got a hold on my abilities and found my niche at the Academy, the principal throws a curveball my way.Suddenly I’m drowning … principal throws a curveball my way.Suddenly I’m drowning in painful revelations and more tasks. The one person I want to run to turns his back…

A winter king with no memory of who he used to be, a rag tag group of rogues, and a journey that will test us at every turn.With Veles and The Raven at my side and with Morrigan’s power surging through my veins, anything feels possible. But our quest comes with harsh challenges, and we will be tested, mind, body and soul. A frozen wasteland lies between us and our goal, and hunger closes in.The … lies between us and our goal, and hunger closes in.The Autumn kingdom is our salvation…If we make it. But only the strongest will survive.I…