A nightmarish realm. A city of monsters. One girl’s soul caught in the middle.
Supernatural bounty hunter Alice Werner loves her job. She gets paid the big bucks to take down her targets and doesn’t ask her clients too many questions as long as the money’s good. But when a girl goes missing and the case feels all too familiar, Alice can’t help but act.
Concern for the girl’s safety draws her … safety draws her into a risky case. Compassion keeps her involved when the stakes begin to rise. Desperation forces her to call on an old flame for help. Despite their unfinished past, Alice and Isaac Moreau, a prominent Mage, must work together to save the girl.
When clues reveal more than meets the eye, Alice must face her deepest fears and confront demons from her past to protect the victim, and herself, from a fate worse than death.
Dark Siren is the first book of the Half-Lich Urban Fantasy series, a collection of tales set in the grim, unforgiving metropolis of Ashwood. If you like mysterious supernatural creatures, fast-paced suspense, and conflict-ridden romance, then you’ll love Dignam and Martinez’ otherworldly series starter which early reviewers are comparing to works by Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews
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Ok i Love Katerina’s current books as i am very much into UF so decided to go back to the beginning and read some of her early stuff and although this is completely different and because of this i think i struggled with the first few chapters but about 1/4 of the way through the book i started to really enjoy this Dark and Twisted storey, so first pointer if like me the book doesn’t grab you initially persevere because it will be worth it!!!
Yes if this were made into a film it would be classed as a Horror suspense movie but the book is still a dark UF full of intrigue and mystery with a lot of Dark suspense. True UF as its very light on romance although there is a love interest.
The Storey develops nicely and as you start to get to know the characters the book pulls you in and is a very good read leaving you wanting to pick up the second book straight away.
Dark Siren
(Half-Lich #1)
by Lee Dignam, Katerina Martinez
I really enjoyed this book! Alice makes a living dealing with things most people don’t believe in but come to her when they have no other options. Her ex boyfriend still loves her and on the current case, she has to use his abilities. He is a necromancer with magic. Lots of fresh new fantasy ideas and interesting characters. The book ends with the case closing but a great teaser for the next book!
Good narration!
Suspenseful and creepy from start to finish!
this is a like adult ghostbusters without the giggles! its creepy and at times really scary. And technically there is only one girl being able to trap the ghosts/spirits with her polaroid cámara. It will hooked you from the creepy intro! loved it! Im on to the next book because its a trilogy and the villain is one baddy who escaped and will haunt till she wins!
I’ve read a couple books by this author, and I went back to start this series as the author updated it and I was curious. I was actually blown away with how much I liked this. This book is almost a mix of genres: horror, urban fantasy, and a little romance. I really liked Alice and her journey in discovering what she is. Not only that, Isaac is a good foil for her as her ex-boyfriend. They’re both confident, but a little vulnerable. The story is really unique, too. I can’t wait to read the next book, and I hope it’s as good as this one. Highly recommend!
The Wardbreaker Series introduced me to this author and I am really enjoying it so I thought I would give this one a try. Unfortunately, this different world just did not pull me in like I hoped it would. I had a struggle at the beginning; I had to start and stop a few times before I could start to grasp the storyline and get interested in the characters. I did not feel that instant grab that hooks me and throws me into the story. However, once I got about ¼ to halfway through I started to enjoy it more. It is an interesting world and the characters are complex with a bold and mysterious storyline. This is an urban fantasy read wrapped in horror, monsters, nightmares, and magic with suspenseful twists and turns. If you enjoy alternate realms, ghosts, evil spirits, mages, and other things that go bump in the night then you may want to give this one a try.
*I received an arc from the author and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Oh this one was really a gripping story for sure….it’s a bit dark though and reading it when a storm was blowing outside sure added extra tension i could have done without as it make the story a little too real.
It’s well written and the universe is interesting as well. Alice got some powers after being in contact with the supernatural in an unexpected and traumatic way …she doesn’t really knows what she has become , she only knows it came with a job….so when a young girl is snatched she can’t stay away.
Isaac is an interesting mage, i really want to learn more about him but i love how he can act when it’s needed even if it goes a bit against what he was taught.He want to do what is right and taking care of Alice is more than that.
The entities they are facing are really interesting as well but we don’t learn a lot about them yet so even if the end hadn’t been a cliffhanger i would have wanted to jump on next book to read more about all of them. thankfully the series is complete so you don’t have to wait .To be read in order
This is a fantastic and intriguing urban fantasy read! Well written this follows our kick ass supernatural bounty hunter on her journey and it’s fast paced, full of suspense, mysterious supernatural creatures, a little romance and I cannot wait to read more! Bring it on!!
Epic read loved this book!
Edge of your seat amazing!! The author really knows how to draw you in and keep you hanging onto each page! I also love the witty humor
If you like the supernatural and like a little horror, this book is for you! It has you interested in what is going to happen next from the very first pages. I love the cinema scene and how the story is set up. Alice, the FMC is pretty bada** along with Isaac. Definitely worth the read!
This book had me creeper out before I even hit chapter one!!! Excellent paranormal/fantasy book by Dignam &Martinez. I bought book two the second I finished this!
The stubbornness of the heroine is refreshing. This is a truly imaginative story that keeps on developing in its magical essence. As I neared the plot’s climax it became increasingly harder to put the book down. Alice who normally doesn’t listen to other peoples’ opinions stops to evaluate her choices when an innocent girl goes missing. She has no responsibility to rescue the damsel, but goes on such a quest anyway. The message of charity and kindness to those in need is strong enough for Alice to seek help from a former relationship. A man she thought she would not have any further dealings with. The creatures were interesting and in some places quite frightening where I felt suspense as to what they could do to Alice. Her stubbornness and persuasiveness gave the story character. Parts of the story was set in a large museum, with an endless scope for the paranormal to lurk, which always gives me the creeps anyway. had never read anything like this story when I first came across it. It has soul-sucking, witch-battling and kick-ass after-death spirits. Who wouldn’t want to carry on reading from that?
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it was a good book. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes horror, fantasy books
This was an awesome book. I really couldn’t put it down. I loved the characters. The story was gripping and I found myself hardly able to wait to find out what was going to happen next. I highly recommend it!