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Crossed, CURSED, & Nearly Dead puts midlife at the center of an urban fantasy story in which age is not a handicap but a crucible. Elise, Rona, and Alexis are complex protagonists who have lived full lives — careers, marriages, losses — and now must reassess who they are when an impossible secret about their origins is revealed. Set against the teeming backdrop of Atlanta, the book uses the supernatural to illuminate very human themes: identity, second chances, and the complicated bonds of family.
Midlife in this story isn’t about retreat. It’s about reinvention. Elise, forced into early retirement from the AIA (Alien Intelligence Agency), trades bureaucratic authority for streetwise empathy when she uses her sight to help drifting spirits and solve crimes. Rona, betrayed by her husband, must decide whether to fight for what she built or start anew. Alexis, nearly dead and newly unmoored between realms, must navigate the power and peril of being maybe the most powerful witch alive. Each sister’s arc is a study in reclaiming agency: facing past compromises and choosing new directions.
At its core, the novel asks what we owe to the vulnerable and how power should be used. The Triple-D Detectives take on a case that exposes a pattern of disappearances among Atlanta’s children and street people — a moral center that grounds the book’s magical antics in real-world stakes. The ghost of GBI agent Sean O’Leary acts as a bridge between the living and the lost, and his quest for justice pushes the sisters to confront systemic failings and personal blind spots.
Sibling dynamics drive the emotional heartbeat of the book. These women were separated early in life, trained apart, and only now must relearn how to be family. Razor-sharp dialogue is balanced by comic sparks with the tenderness of shared trauma. Their bickering and loyalty feel lived-in, giving readers an emotional stake in both their victories and setbacks.
Readers drawn to strong female leads and morally charged mysteries will find much to love. The blending of druidic lore, modern Atlanta, and crime-thriller momentum creates a world where magic amplifies very human dilemmas. Crossed, CURSED, & Nearly Dead is an invitation to see midlife not as an ending but as the most explosive, interesting chapter yet.
👉Reserve your copy of Crossed, CURSED, & Nearly Dead now for $.99 (Launch Special - reg $4.99). Launches on August 16th.
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