Unpredictable Magic (Everhart Investigations #1) by Faith Hunter
Publication Date: July 14th 2026 by Ace
Pages: 556
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Angie and her brother, Evan, are witches with ties to
Queen Jane Yellowrock, but they’re striking out on their own by launching
Everhart Investigations, a detective agency specializing in paranormal crimes. When
a woman hires them to look for her friend, a woman who went missing at a party
hosted by the Queen, it’s immediately obvious that she’s leaving out important
details. They discover the missing woman has ties to Angie’s ex-husband, a
vampire and nasty piece of work, with his own diabolical agenda.
Unpredictable Magic was an engrossing, but complex first
installment in a new urban fantasy series. As the opening book in a spin-off
series, and my first experience with the connected Jane Yellowrock novels, it
did take me a bit to navigate this magical world and its many players.
Alongside witches Angie and Evan, who are still learning the full extent of
their powers, the story features vampires, demons, and plenty of political maneuvering.
Despite the learning curve, I thoroughly enjoyed this
introduction to the Everhart Investigations series. The world-building is unique,
and the mystery kept me invested. With nonstop action and lots of danger along
the way, I was hooked from start to finish.
4 Stars
Witches Angelina and Evan Everhart-Trueblood take a case that spirals out of control until the whole city is at risk in this exciting new novel from New York Times bestselling author Faith Hunter.
Angelina Everhart-Trueblood and her brother Evan run Everhart Investigations Inc., a PI firm in Chattanooga that solves paranormal crimes committed by supernatural beings. When their new client wants help finding her friend who supposedly disappeared during a reception at Angie’s aunt Jane’s winter residence, things get . . . complicated.
The client is not who she appears to be, and demons strike the city for the first time since the Demon War. On top of that, evidence is pointing toward the involvement of an overly ambitious vampire—who just happens to be Angie’s ex-husband.
As Angie and Evan team up with the CPD, they will have to dig deep into their magical reserves—and rely on some friends in high places—to rid Chattanooga of the danger creeping into their city.
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Author Bio: Faith Hunter is the New York Times bestselling author of the Jane Yellowrock series, the Soulwood series, the Rogue Mage series, and the Junkyard series.
I've been aware of the Jane Yellowrock series, but have never read any of them. This does sound like a fun spin-off. I should try some of Hunter's books sometime.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't either. I'd like to go back and start the Jane Yellowrock series now. :)
DeleteParanormal detectives - alright, let's go! It's great the book hooked you while also setting up this complex world.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm looking forward to the next one!
DeleteI'm glad this was a good one for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary!
DeleteIt feels like I haven't seen a new urban fantasy series coming out in a while! Definitely get what you mean about the learning curve, though, but hopefully it'll be worth it in the long-run if the series keeps coming out.
ReplyDeleteI agree. It seems like most of the fantasy being released is romantasy lately. I hope so too. I really want to start the previous series'.
DeleteParanormal investigations - now this is a trope that I haven't seen around much lately (possibly at all?). The unique worldbuilding alone is worth the price of admission!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Roberta! I really liked the idea of a paranormal investigation firm and the world it's set in.
DeleteI'm glad you were able to enjoy it. Also I'm glad I have read the whole JY series.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
Yes, I think I'd have understood some of the world quicker if I had. I do hope to read the JY series soon!
DeleteI've been reading a lot of romantasy lately. This is intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI think this falls under the urban fantasy category, but I think you'd enjoy it.
Deleteooh, this is a long one! But it sounds like you were hooked for the whole thing, so that is great. Sounds like a new series for you as well. Great review!
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It was a long one! It was an engrossing read!
DeleteOh, good to know you did okay without reading the original two series. I wondered. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it was fine to read without reading the rest of the series, but I probably would've settled into the magical world quicker if I'd read the JY series before.
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