The Freelancers

Ana's grandmother has died in a horrific fashion. Soon, she finds herself under assault by the same supernatural forces. With nowhere else to turn to, Rafe, a low-level magical detective comes to her aid. He's been tracking the creature, and the box that appears to draw it forth. Together, they set out to put an end to the malevolent fiend once and for all.

An unexpected dinner guest seems the most innocuous of occurrences - however, this guest heralds something dark and powerful that is spreading across London. When the case is dropped in their lap, Ana wants in. But the job has baggage in the form of Rafe's old partner, a man he doesn't want a damn thing to do with, who cost him his magic and ruined his life. Realizing how desperate the situation is, Rafe begrudgingly teams up with his old friend, and the three of them set to put an end to the plague that's stalking the city....

A man who can control shadows is terrorizing the magical community of London. Performing a grand ritual that could rip the very fabric of reality apart. Rafe and Ana are reluctant to investigate, it's definitely not their kinda gig - too apocalyptic for their liking.... But when they discover their connection to the Prince of Darkness, they find themselves pulled in to his scheme whether they like it or not. Because the Shadowmancer is not working alone. Someone is pulling the strings.

How do you fight something that knows you better than you know yourself? A plague is spreading. It writes on skin, bringing the innermost thoughts of its victim to the surface. Until there is no more skin to write on. Then...it brings death. Ana and Rafe are completely unaware of the plague, caught up in case after case. Until someone they're close to is infected. Soon, it's a race against the clock to save them - and there's only one way to stop the spread. To pass it on....

Something has been biding its time, waiting for its inevitable release. As Rafe and Ana's relationship progresses to the next level, it's freed and will wreak vengeance. It's going to lay down judgement on the two of them. And the scales are balanced in its favor. Rafe's secrets will finally be out, and he will have to confess everything in the hope that Ana will forgive him. Because if it rules against them, it's not only their love that will pay the price....