Alistair and company are a group of much feared shifters, powerful witch familiars who wield their unique assets to be independent contractors, not necessarily favoring any particular mob boss but maintaining a neutrality that hangs on a very delicate balance. Thrust into the underground society where crime, evading prohibition laws, and turf wars are a dime a dozen, Sam meets Alistair, who helps run a “family” owned speakeasy named The Pride. When Sam shows a natural talent for creating spells he’s excited for a new life, and the last thing he expects is to be embroiled in a dangerous mystery when his poor cousin ends up murdered. He’s just grateful his equally disowned cousin Eldon has graciously taken him in, introducing him to the wonderful world of magic.
However, I didn’t hesitate as this new series is from the author who brought us Whyborne and Griffin, and it didn’t do me wrong.Īs per the blurb, Sam is a newcomer to flashy dangerous Chicago, escaping from his awful terrible family. And as they come to rely on one another, Alistair realizes he’s falling for the one man he can’t afford to love.Īdmittedly, if this was from any other author, it would take an awful lot to persuade me to consider reading a book that contains several less favored tropes - the mob, the roaring 20’s, dead spouse/mate. Together, Alistair and Sam begin the search for the mysterious hex, diving deep into the seedy side of Chicago’s underworld while dodging rival gangs. Sam must find the missing hex Eldon created for one of the crime bosses-before whoever killed Eldon comes back for him. When Eldon is brutally murdered, Sam becomes drawn into the dark underworld of the Chicago gangs. Especially when said entanglement comes in the form of kind, innocent Sam. After losing his first witch to the horrors of the World War, Alistair isn’t interested in any new entanglements, romantic or magical. Fortunately, he has his cousin Eldon to teach him the trade of hex-making.Įverything changes the night Sam visits The Pride speakeasy and meets grumpy cheetah-shifter Alistair Gatti. When Sam Cunningham flees his small-town life to try his luck in the big city of Chicago, he quickly finds himself in over his head in a world of gangs, glitz, and glamour. Prohibition is in full swing and gang bosses rule the city with might-and magic. Presenting Bored Eye Yacht Club NFT on Matic Blackchain.1924, Chicago.
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