Author of the Award Winning Sekhet Saga

 THE SEKHET SAGA – BOOK 4 

WHISPERS FROM THE GRAVE 

Whispers from the Grave is a fast-paced, supernatural crime thriller laced with magic, sass, and emotional gut-punches. It follows Molly Patterson, a black witch and half-demon, and her partner Joe Savage, a homicide detective with the gift of sight, as they navigate shootouts, demonic politics, and otherworldly threats—all while trying to raise a child and dodge emotional landmines. Packed with action and heart, this book blends dark fantasy with gritty crime drama, throwing in necromancers, spirits, jealous partners, and wisecracking dialogue for good measure.

One of the things I really loved about this book is the voice. It’s sharp, funny, and doesn’t take itself too seriously—even in the middle of chaos. The opening scene alone had me hooked. Molly in a literal gunfight, dropping protection spells like it’s a casual Tuesday, while arguing with Joe about Victor’s impending proposal? Gold. The banter never lets up, and it gives the story this great bounce of energy. The characters feel real—especially Molly, who constantly straddles this line between terrifying and tender. She’s got wings, powers, and a dry wit that cuts through the tension like a blade.

But beneath all the supernatural snark, there’s a surprising amount of emotional depth. The scenes with Victor and his daughter Aria really resonated with me. He’s this necromancer cop who talks to ghosts, but his most human moments are wrapped up in the guilt and love he feels for his little girl. That whole subplot about naming her—how he tricks Olivia into forgetting the name “Bridget” and swaps it for “Aria” with a spell—left me torn between laughing and wincing. The moral gray areas this book lives in are what make it compelling. Nobody here is squeaky clean, and it’s refreshing.

The book does get a bit chaotic at times. There’s a lot going on—Wisps, demons, secret spells, shape-shifters, Lucifer casually walking into a café and ordering coffee. Sometimes I felt like I needed a supernatural glossary just to keep track. But I didn’t mind. It felt like diving into a world that already existed before I showed up (this is book four in the series), and that’s the kind of immersive chaos I can vibe with. The relationships carry the story more than the plot, and the best scenes are when characters just talk—whether it’s Molly teasing Joe, or Olivia confronting Molly, or Lucifer being his smug, menacing self.

Whispers from the Grave is for readers who like their fantasy spicy, their dialogue smart, and their characters morally complicated. It’s especially great for fans of urban fantasy who want a story with strong female leads, messy emotions, and enough magical intrigue to keep the pages turning. If you like witchy vibes with a side of crime and chaos, this one’s for you.

Rating: 5
*****
Thomas Anderson
Editor In Chief
Literary Titan