Necromancer URBAN FANTASY

Death Stealer, Prequel

​I'm not sure what I expected when I showed up to my first crime scene—certainly not rainbows and donuts—but as a necromancer who mainly works to help the rich get richer, I hoped to find redemption. Instead, I discover a heartbreaking murder, two detectives with a grumpy-sunshine dynamic, and a stubborn soul who refuses to speak without her cat present.

If I'm going to prove myself as a valuable asset to the Victoria Police Department, and hopefully claw my mother out of medical hardship and the grip of her debilitating disease, I need to solve this mystery before I become the next victim.

Death Stealer is a short story prequel to the Lark Morgan trilogy and takes place six years before Death Maker, Book 1 of the trilogy.

This book contains explicit language, ghosts, spirits, souls, skeletons and bones, violence, blood magic, necromancy, and animal sacrifices (off-the-page as much as possible).

This story is intended for mature readers.

IMMORTAL THRONE 

Death is a terrible power to wield…

Most people think my life as a certified necromancer is filled with raising the dead to resolve estate disputes and make the rich richer. And they’re not wrong. But I’ve added illegal raisings and consulting with the police to my resumé.

Normally, I ask the recently departed “whodunit” for the cops, but in a recent string of gruesome killings, the dead aren’t helping. And while the souls are silent, the vampires won’t shut up. They think I’m the key to solving their problems. To complicate matters, I also keep getting sucked into the veil—the magical realm where spirits rest and a mysterious castle keeps appearing.

All I want in life is to do my job, help my mom pay her medical bills and not murder a certain arrogant detective. But if I don’t figure out how the murders, the veil and the vampires are connected, all while keeping my less-than-legal activities from the cops, I might go from making sacrifices to becoming one.

A deliciously dark Urban Fantasy tale with a flawed necromancer trying to survive a harsh world by International Bestselling Author, J. C. McKenzie.

STANDALONE URBAN FANTASY

IMMORTAL THRONE 

Some crowns are worth fighting for…
This one is worth dying for.

​When I find out I have less than a year to live, the last thing I want to do is take up some birthright left by my estranged father. Or have anything to do with the jerk who delivered the message.

But it looks like my bucket list will have to wait.

Not only does Hell exist, but I’m half demon and the heir to the Immortal Throne. Ruling the Underworld is key to saving my life, but taking my rightful place means surviving deadly challenges, fighting terrible monsters, resisting devilish competition and making incredible sacrifices.

The demons expect me to fail, but they’re in for a nasty surprise. I won’t just survive, I’ll rule.

Travel to Hell and back in this action-packed and uniquely fiery urban fantasy by bestselling authors J. C. McKenzie and Harper A. Brooks! 1-click today!

​**Immortal Throne is a standalone.**

Crawford Investigations - URBAN DYSTOPIAN FANTASY 

Conspiracy of Ravens 
​Raven Crawford #1
​(Crawford Investigations, Book 1)

#1 Bestseller in Urban Fantasy
#1 Bestseller in Fantasy Romance
​#1 Bestseller in Futuristic Romance

Raven Crawford knows better than to venture into the seductive world of the dark fae or agree to any of their salacious promises. She plans to pay off her debts so she can get on with her life and stay far away from the denizens of the Underworld.

Unfortunately, her numbskull twin steals from the most tempting and lethal fae of them all. Now, Raven must help the Lord of Shadows get back what her idiot brother stole. Her only weapons? Just a little ingenuity and a whole lot of snark. It’s suicide for sure, but she’ll do anything to protect her twin.

Nevermore
​Raven Crawford #2
​(Crawford Investigations, Book 2)

Rundown waitress, part-time private investigator, and half-fae shifter, Raven Crawford, always gets the opposite of what she wants most.  She works two jobs but can’t pay the bills. Her confrontation with Queen Lloth has unexpected and unfortunate consequences, and her love life is a hot mess.

With failure and disappointment honed to painful perfection, Raven’s life is riddled with complications, including her troublesome attraction to the lethal Lord of Shadows. When her latest case leads to a group hell-bent on destruction, she must decide who to trust. Will she choose wisely, or will she fail once again and become the next casualty in a war between the Mortal Realm and the Underworld?​

Queen of Corvids 
​Raven Crawford #3
(Crawford Investigations, Book 3)

Truth can be ugly and part-time waitress, casual PI investigator, and full-time shifter, Raven Crawford, can’t deny she owes the Lord of War a favour. If she defaults on her debt, she relinquishes all her power to a man who doesn’t know the meaning of mercy. And she thought her bank loans were bad.

With her new role in the Underworld contending with her debt to a dictator, a budding romance with the Lord of Shadows, and her need to pay the bills, Raven is in serious need of balance. But the moment the dark fae walked into her diner months ago, she’s been off-balance. It’s time for Raven to pull up her big girl socks and prove to everyone she’s no longer the burnt-out waitress with a nifty parlour trick.

She’s the Queen of Corvids

The Call of Corvids
​Bear Crawford #1 
​(Crawford Investigations, Book 4)

Bjorn “the Bear” Crawford has made some poor life choices. He wanted to prove he could make it on his own by doing things his way. Instead, he's distanced himself from his family, including his twin, Raven, and he’s now so entangled with the seedy underbelly of the Mortal Realm, only a serious haul of cash will get him out.

When he takes a job to steal a magical item for a dark fae lord, he soon learns he’s taken one bad job too many. Nothing is ever what it seems with the fae and this "item" will either prove to be his downfall or his salvation. Bear thought he’d finally found the way out of his life of crime, but has he signed his own death warrant instead? 

From the Shadows
​Juni Crawford #1
​(Crawford Investigations, Book 5)

Commander of ravens, wielder of shadows, creator of the realm barrier, Queen of Corvids, born of Odin, and lover to the patron fae of assassins...

Sounds impressive, right? Yeah, that’s not me.

I’m Juniper Crawford, the fox-shifting half-sibling of the aforementioned badass. Along with my computer geek brother, I’ve taken over the family’s private investigation business. I’ve grown up around weird cases so when one of mine reveals the existence of another secret organization, I’m not surprised.

What does shock me is the sudden attention from the fae. Living in my sister’s shadow has kept me blissfully overlooked until now. I’m already irritated with this sudden exposure so when a certain dark fae magically appears with timing a little too perfect and an offer a little too good, I’m only slightly tempted to accept.

This fox shifter needs to level up, but will I lose myself in the process?

INTO THE FIRE
​Juni Crawford #2
​(Crawford Investigations, Book 6)

I’ve been saved from imminent death not once, but twice.
 
And I’m sick of it.
 
My name is Juniper Crawford, a fox-shifting, private investigator whose special skill is survival. That’s right, after an abduction and an assassination attempt, continuing to breathe is my big bad claim to fame.
 
And like I said, I’m sick of it. Sick of being vulnerable. Sick of being the weak link. And sick of needing help.
 
When old and new dangers arise while working on a case for the family’s private investigation business, my limitations as a fox shifter are made abundantly clear. Again.
 
The Lord of War promised to unlock my hidden power, but can I trust the dark fae to deliver?
 
And can I afford to pay the price?
 
***PREVIOUSLY TITLED SHADOW FOX***

Dark Legacy
Raven Crawford, #4
(Crawford Investigations, Book 7)

The Queen of Corvids is back.
And she’s not angry, she’s furious.

When Raven’s sister gets embroiled in one of Bane’s sinister plots, Raven sees red. No one messes with a Crawford. She’ll stop at nothing to save Juni, even if it means challenging the Lord of War.

Bane knows no bounds and stops at nothing. He wants unlimited travel across Raven’s magical barrier to renew his war on the Mortal Realm. But most of all, the Lord of War wants revenge on Raven and her husband Cole.

Raven and her team must rescue Juni and discover the intricacies of Bane’s plan before everything Raven worked so hard to build crumbles and innocent lives are ruined.

EMBRACE THE FLAME
JUNI Crawford, #3
(Crawford Investigations, Book 8)

​I don’t have time to deal with fae shenanigans…

My best friend was charged with a murder she didn’t commit. If I don't find a way to exonerate her, she'll spend her life in jail, along with other wrongfully accused shifters.

With the fae haunting my every step and impeding my investigation, I’m forced to rely on Lincoln, the human who crushed my heart. He’s worked hard to become a skilled fighter and make amends, but can he play Watson to my Sherlock?

My skills as a PI will be tested, but not as much as my heart.

Isle & Eyrie - POST APOCALYPTIC DYSTOPIAN FANTASY

Cormorant Run

​Nobody crosses the Carrion Channel.

Nobody except Cora.

As a messenger for the Eyrie’s spymaster, Cora regularly braves the dangerous passage infested with sea monsters to reach a land filled with vicious arrow-toting humans.

As if her job wasn’t hard enough, she’s now responsible for escorting the arrogant heir of the Eyrie across the treacherous stretch of water. Prince Ronin needs to broker a truce between two feuding realms and Cora needs to keep her former crush alive without throttling him or revealing the key to her success.

With everything she holds dear on the line, Cora needs to succeed, but Ronin seems intent on pushing all her buttons and someone else appears determined to sabotage their plans. In a land filled with unknowns, Cora is only sure of one thing: she’s not the only one with a secret.

**Cormorant Run is a standalone.**

Heir of the Eyrie

No one wants to get away from the Eyrie more than Alexandria.

Away from responsibilities. Away from the fawning crowds. But most of all, away from him.

Lexa needs to complete a year-long sojourn on the Isle of Man to learn more about their customs and renew confidence in the alliance brokered by her parents and the human king. But really, Lexa needs to figure out what kind of ruler she wants to be and how to ditch her royal babysitter.

Kellen won't tell her what happened a year ago, or why her existence now troubles him, but one thing is clear—he's not the sapavian she thought he was. When trouble unleashes during her trip, Lexa tumbles into a precarious position and needs to rely on the one person she sought to avoid. Kellen might be the next Captain of the Guard, but how can she trust him with her life when he destroyed her heart?

​**Heir of the Eyrie is a standalone.**

House of MOON & STARS

The Night House

Taya must find a way to survive a new, volatile world after a portal to a parallel universe opens and destroys everything she loved. Arkavians are vicious, lethal and filled with magic, but Taya has a few unique skills of her own.

When she’s caught stealing supplies by a powerful Arkavian Lord, Taya’s days of surviving among the remnants of Earth are over. Lord Thane offers her the chance to avenge the dead, save her home world, and win her freedom. But can she afford the price of Lord Thane’s deal?

*The Night House is a standalone.*

House of Chaos

When scouts and messengers from the Night House disappear, Thea makes it her mission to find out why. As the granddaughter of one of the founding couples of New Earthen Society, she's determined to prove herself worthy of their legacy. Her investigation leads to the House of Chaos and the man who once swept her off her feet before inexplicably walking away.

Aries, known as a recluse who ruthlessly protects his territory, inherited his anger and life mission from his grandfather. He plans to reopen the portal to Arkavia and reclaim his birthright, but he can’t do it alone. The one person who can help him is the very woman he swore to stay away from.

Thea needs to learn the fate and location of her people, and Aries needs the power flowing in her veins. After forming an uneasy alliance, they soon realize there are forces more deadly and conniving working against them. With their past, trust doesn’t come easy, but if they can work together they might just survive.

*House of Chaos is a standalone.*

The Carus Series - Dark URBAN FANTASY

​SHIFT HAPPENS
CARUS SERIES, BOOK ONE ​

#1 Bestseller in Dark Fantasy​

​Government assassin Andrea McNeilly's job normally requires keeping her mouth shut and not asking questions. Not anymore. Despite her sass and unique skills as a Shifter, she's out of luck.
 
After a botched hit on a Vampire's human servant, Andy's on the run. Right in her way is an over-sized Werewolf Alpha with the attitude of a brute and allure of a Norse god. An assassin requires a heart of stone, but the passion provoked by Wick puts a chink in Andy's emotional armor.
 
Andy's desire to trust Wick is blocked by her painful past and Wick's allegiance to the very Vampire who now owns her future. Can Andy reconcile her yearnings for Wick and discover the truth behind the kill order? Or has destiny already selected her for a horrific fate? 

​BEAST COAST
CARUS SERIES, BOOK TWO

​Sometimes the greatest danger comes from within… 

When Master Vampire Lucien Delgatto threatens her potential mate Wick’s life, Shape Shifter Andrea “Andy” McNeilly will employ a den of witches, a bedazzled thong, and her ability to shift into multiple animals to meet his demands. She plans to keep Wick safe—even if she’s not speaking to him.

Lucien’s unwelcomed control over Wick's life has thrown Andy into a whirlwind of emotions. Though Wick vows to do whatever it takes to earn Andy’s forgiveness and win back her trust, it may be too late. This recent conflict awakens something within Andy, an animal she’s never learned to control. For hidden beneath all her forms is a beast whose anger and brutality rivals none. 

And she’s pissed.

Carpe Demon
Carus Series, Book Three

​​As an ambassador with the Supernatural Regulatory Division, Andy McNeilly is responsible for acting as the Liaison for the Vancouver Vampire horde. The problem? She detests the Vampire Master, and the SRD can’t discover the beast she keeps locked inside. After a menacing Demon throws an important Vampire event into chaos, Andy finds herself sniffing out crime scenes to identify and locate the mystery fiend from the nether realm. What she learns chills her bones. 

Threatened by the Master Vampire to deal with the Demon, Andy's complicated personal life doesn't make things easier. She's willing to risk her life and pride to keep loved ones safe. But how can she make a choice that will break one heart…and complete another?

Shift Work
Carus Series, Book Four

Badass Shifter Andy McNeilly is running on empty. The death of a prominent supernatural being has her reeling. The advent of a new street drug has the police knocking on her door for assistance. And a friend needs her unique skills to help investigate a messy murder.

In the interest of paying the bills, paying it forward, and keeping the Supernatural Regulatory Division off her back, Andy once again slips through the dark streets of Vancouver’s seedy underworld. In the process, she uncovers secrets that threaten to derail her love life and her investigation. 

Can Andy capture a murderer, solve a mystery, and forgive her lover’s past? Or will the grime of the criminal world swallow her whole?

Beast of All
Carus Series, Book Five

“Two months ago my world collapsed and the beast reigned.
Seven weeks ago the SRD captured me.
Nine days ago, they injected me with something vile.
Today, I break free.
And tomorrow?
I’ll make them pay.”

Badass Shifter Andy McNeilly wakes up from a horrible nightmare, only to discover it wasn’t a dream, and she’s no longer quite so badass. Chemically curbed, Andy has lost touch with her feras and beast when she needs them most. Can she regain control of her supernatural abilities in time to reap retribution from her enemies, or will she fall as fodder in a power play for control of Vancouver’s seedy underworld?

 Standalone Cozy PARANORMAL ROMANCES

Call of the Deep

Willa thought island life would be healing...
...but family secrets threaten to drown her, instead.
 
Spurned and unemployed, Willa Eklund has hit rock bottom. She flees to a quaint island on the Sunshine Coast to help her aunt run a novelty bookstore, escape her controlling mother, and heal her broken heart.
 
Though excited for small town island life, nothing prepared Willa for her aunt’s puzzling disappearance or a man with lightning in his eyes. When a mysterious force calls to her from beneath the waves, she realizes the ocean holds the key to all her questions.
 
Can Willa find the strength to discover the truth and answer the call of the deep, or will she drown from her own mistakes?

Release Date: November 26th, link arriving soon

Stormbound

Ten years ago, Eric Buchanan ripped out Brenna’s heart and stomped on it. Having grown up in a werewolf pack without the ability to shift, Brenna already possessed thick skin but getting rejected by her true mate made her flee her childhood home and start a new life. If she never sees Eric again it will be too soon.

Eric might be the son of the alpha and set to take over one of the most powerful packs in the Rockies, but he has a secret. One so shocking and shameful, he’d swallowed it up inside and let the pain poison him over the years. If only he could see Brenna and make things right.

When lost pink mittens, a car accident and a fateful blizzard trap Eric and Brenna in a cabin, they have nothing but hot chocolate and time to sort things out. Brenna believed nothing could hurt her more than her true mate’s rejection, and Eric thought losing Brenna was the worst thing to happen to him. If they’re not careful, they’ll learn just how wrong they are.

***This story was originally published as a short contemporary romance called BE MY LOVE: A Candy Hearts Romance***

The Good Griffin

He’s a good griffin, with a bad temper…
Detective Damian Charming yearns to sweep a certain feisty lynx shifter off her feet. Every time he tries to talk to her, however, he sticks his foot in his mouth. He doesn't mean to sound condescending. Life would be easier if Lucy admitted he knows best, especially now that someone in town has threatened her. He’s a good griffin (mostly) until someone messes with what is his.

She’s an unlucky lynx with no time for trouble…
Lucy May hates Stillwater detective Damian Charming. Sure, he helped her with a horrible situation and has looks to rival the gods, but he also views lynx shifters as inferior supernatural beings. When someone targets the business she worked hard to create, though, Lucy turns to the one man she knows will mercilessly unearth the culprit.

It’s more than just hex appeal…
When a hex sends the town in a storm of sexual shenanigans in the middle of the investigation, Lucy realizes just how bad she has it for the griffin. Now she needs to convince Damian her feelings are true and reel him in before his need for vengeance destroys the entire town.

Obsidian Flame - PARANORMAL ROMANCE

Dangerous Dreams
​(Obsidian Flames, #1)

As a dragon shifter in hiding, Lara Stone wants nothing to do with others of her kind or finding a mate. No way, no how. She's perfectly content to work for a security company, masquerading as a simple mage. When the leader of all the dragon clans personally requests her as a bodyguard, Lara fears her secret is blown, or worse. What danger could possibly make Rafael Dragoi, the powerful Astarot, seek protection?

​***This is a very short novella***

Dangerous Liaisons
​(Obsidian Flames, #2)

​Dragon shifter in hiding, Lara Stone wants nothing to do with Rafael Dragoi, no matter how good he looks in and out of a suit. She plans to make enough money to disappear. Vicious attacks on dragons have increased and if Lara’s exposed as a lone shifter, she might become the next target. Her brain tells her to run, fast, but her heart tells her to melt in the heat of Raf’s gaze.

Dragon leader, Rafael Dragoi wants to protect his clan and find his mate who legends claim will break the curse looming over his family for generations. He should focus on destroying his enemies and finding his match, but he can’t get sassy Lara Stone out of his mind. Logic says he should let her run, for her safety and his sanity. Yet a chance meeting has him hooked on the scent of her skin all over again.

Dangerous Decisions
​(Obsidian Flames, #3)

The curse may be broken, but the feud still remains…

An ancient vendetta between two powerful supernatural races shadows the city of Victor and threatens the lives of the dragons who live there.

Hank has always been loyal to dragon leader Rafael Dragoi and his people. After the shocking betrayal of one of their own, Hank plans to rebuild burnt bridges and a damaged shifter society. But hidden truths are revealed, and he begins to question everything, including where his loyalties should lie. 

When Misha discovers her only friend and former co-worker is not only a dragon but the dragon leader’s mate, she’s shocked. Misha wants to be happy for Lara, but she has a secret of her own—one so deadly, it could cost her everything, including a love she never thought to have.

COMPILATIONS: Box Sets & Anthologies

Rituals & Runes

The runes are cast, the rituals prepared. Now it's time to break the rules...

Fall under the spell of swoon-worthy supernatural heroes and magical heroines in fantastical worlds filled with dangerous adventures and epic romances.

Witches, Wizards, Shifters, Vampires, Demons, Devils, and other mythical creatures prowl the pages of this limited edition collection of paranormal romance and urban fantasy tales.

Scroll up and secure your copy of BRAND NEW, unforgettable stories from your favorite USA Today bestselling authors and exciting up-and-coming talent before it’s gone forever!

EMBRACE THE FLAMES, BY J. C. MCKENZIE

*NO LONGER AVAILABLE ​FOR SALE*
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Heart of a Phoenix

When everything around burns to ashes, it takes the heart of a phoenix to rise again.
From shapeshifters to vampires to witches and wizards, this collection has something for every fan of the supernatural. Heart of a Phoenix includes all the best in paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and reverse harem romances from today's hottest New York Times, USA Today, and award-winning best selling authors.

The Call of Corvids, by J. C. McKenzie

*NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR SALE*
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Stoking the Flames II

Tales of Legends, Lore & Everlasting Love

​Find everlasting love in the clouds. Go back in time. Spring into the future. Soar on the wings of magic. 
Discover Legends of Fate, Destiny, True Mates, and Forever Love that’s written in the Stars.

Take flight with fifteen amazingly talented bestselling authors as they bring these special Dragons to life. In each life-changing journey you will see that the heart gets what the heart wants, happily ever after is so much more than simple words at the end of a Fairy Tale, and Dragons prevail no matter the time, place, or obstacle. 

This is Stoking the Flames II – spread your wings and soar with our Dragons. Once you’ve touched the clouds, felt the wind in your hair, and held the power in your hands, you will forever fly high.

Dangerous Liaisons by J. C. McKenzie

*NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR SALE*
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Moon, Mist & Magic

A Paranormal Romance Anthology

Get ready to be enchanted by mythical beasts, magical creatures, and moonlit nights. Enjoy your favorite author, and perhaps discover someone new, in these five fantastic tales of paranormal romance woven with moon, mist, and magic…

Dangerous Dreams, By J. C. McKenzie

As a dragon shifter in hiding, Lara Stone wants nothing to do with others of her kind or finding a mate. No way, no how. She's perfectly content to work for a security company, masquerading as a simple mage. When the leader of all the dragon clans personally requests her as a bodyguard, Lara fears her secret is blown, or worse. What danger could possibly make Rafael Dragoi, the powerful Astarot, seek protection?

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

2017 Garden Gourmet: A Holiday of Hacks

Keep your tall boots standing proud...
This is a complimentary hack book compiled by the Wild Rose Press and is available online for a free download here. The recipes are provided by TWRP authors, such as myself.

​2016 Comfort Foods Holiday Garden Gourmet 

Baking Powder Biscuits
This is a complimentary recipe book compiled by the Wild Rose Press and is available online for a free download here. The recipes are provided by TWRP authors, such as myself.

2015 Cookies & Cocktails Holiday Garden Gourmet

Chocolate Frosting Cocktail
This is a complimentary recipe book compiled by the Wild Rose Press and is available online for a free download here. The recipes are provided by TWRP authors, such as myself.

2014 Quick & Easy Holiday Garden Gourmet

Raspberry Mango Salsa Recipe
This is a complimentary recipe book compiled by the Wild Rose Press and is available online for a free download here. The recipes were provided by TWRP authors, such as myself. 

Holiday Garden Gourmet 2013

Mint Chocolate Truffles Recipe
This is a complimentary recipe book compiled by the Wild Rose Press and is available online for a free download here. The recipes were provided by TWRP authors, such as myself. 

The Sands of Time

The Sands of Time is a 500 word flash fiction piece reflecting how time may be lost, but not forgotten.

• First in the BC Council for Families Family Writes! Writing Competition (Inspirational Category)
• Published by the BC Council for families (c) 2010

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