The Violently Departed by Sarah J. Daley (Paperback)

A dark supernatural mystery set in a haunted town, where secrets, murder, and demonic forces collide in a gripping case for a half-demon investigator.

When a missing nun is discovered murdered, the case draws immediate suspicion of something far from ordinary. The setting—a school steeped in secrets—only deepens the unease surrounding the crime. With signs pointing towards demonic involvement, the investigation demands someone who understands both sides of the divide.

Hero Viridian is no ordinary investigator. A disgraced ex-nun with a direct connection to hell, she brings experience, power, and a personal need to prove herself. Her abilities make her uniquely suited to cases others would avoid, but they also set her apart in ways that complicate every step of the investigation.

As she begins to uncover the truth, the situation quickly shifts. Those who once sought her help begin to turn against her, leaving Hero isolated and vulnerable. With few options left, she is forced into an uneasy alliance with Oleander Keen, a demonhunter whose past actions have already put them at odds.

Together, they navigate a case filled with hidden motives, dangerous forces, and a town where nothing is as it seems. As tensions rise and trust is tested, the investigation pushes both of them closer to truths that may be more dangerous than the crime itself.

Blending mystery, supernatural elements, and sharp character dynamics, this story delivers a fast-paced case driven by secrets, suspicion, and the struggle between opposing worlds.