City of Ghosts

In a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead are precariously thin, Chess Putnam navigates the dark underbelly of the supernatural with a mix of trepidation and determination. As a skilled ghost-hunting mage, she confronts the bizarre and often terrifying realities of a city teeming with restless spirits and malignant forces. The haunting presence of a mangled human corpse complicates her already chaotic life, propelling her deeper into the tumultuous realm of the undead.

Chess grapples with her own troubled past while trying to make sense of the various threats she faces. With powerful enemies looming in the shadows, her survival hangs by a thread as she is forced to choose between loyalty to her friends and the dangerous path dictated by her profession. The lines between ally and enemy blur, heightening the suspense as she discovers that some ghosts do not wish to stay hidden.

To add to her troubles, Chess navigates the intricate dynamics of her personal relationships, wrestling with her own demons while forging connections that may be her salvation or her downfall. Her life is an intricate dance between danger and duty, and every decision weighs heavily on her conscience.

In this gripping tale, readers are drawn into Chess's frenetic journey through a chilling urban landscape where every encounter could mean life or death. As she confronts otherworldly threats and uncovers a sinister plot, she learns that the battle against darkness is as much about the soul as it is about the physical world.