Synopses & Reviews
"A dark fantasy detective story that takes readers on a dark, sometimes disturbing journey. E.L. Tettensor crafts a tale that makes you think even while you shuddera delightful combination.”Fresh Fiction on Darkwalker Unraveling a deadly mystery takes timeand his is running out
Having barely escaped the clutches of the Darkwalker, Inspector Nicolas Lenoir throws himself into his work with a determination he hasnt known in years. But his legendary skills are about to be put to the test. A horrific disease is ravaging the cityand all signs point to it having been deliberately unleashed.
With a mass murderer on the loose, a rising body count, and every hound in the city on quarantine duty, the streets of Kennian are descending into mayhem, while Lenoir and his partner, Sergeant Bran Kody, are running out of time to catch a killer and find a cure.
Only one ray of hope exists: the nomadic Adali, famed for their arcane healing skills, claim to have a cure. But dark magic comes at a price, one even the dying may be unwilling to pay. All thats left to Lenoir is a desperate gamble. And when the ashes settle, the city of Kennian will be changed forever...
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Praise for
Darkwalker:
"[A] definite winner...E. L. Tettensor crafts a tale that makes you think even while you shudder--a delightful combination. Darkwalker is brilliant!"--Fresh Fiction
"[P]acks a massive punch...The ending is suprising and perfect."--Bookworm Blues
"A new paranormal mystery series featuring an intriguing main character and rich, thorough world building; once the story takes off, it doesn't stop."--The Bibliosanctum
"Tettensor's first novel tackles some complex issues while simultaneously delivering a Victorian-esque crime drama that is sure to have readers hoping for a sequel. Darkwalker is a strong debut that will appeal to fans of both fantasy and mystery."--Owlcat Mountain
"A fantastic debut novel set in a wonderfully realized world."--Nothing But the Rain
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Praise for Darkwalker “[Darkwalker] is wonderfully weird, fantastically far-fetched, and a riveting read.”—Kings River Life Magazine
“Take Sherlock Holmess London, change the name, and place it somewhere else with another cultural group nearby that transects it, and take the dark, dreary factor way up. This is where our story takes place…and it is mesmerizing.…An outstanding debut novel.”—Thats What Im Talking About
“Fantastic…a dark fantasy detective story that takes readers on a dark, sometimes disturbing journey. E. L. Tettensor crafts a tale that makes you think even while you shudder—a delightful combination. Darkwalker is brilliant!”—Fresh Fiction
“Brilliant. Amazing. Extraordinary.…Set in a clever and unique fantasy of a world, this Victorian-era mystery is full of intrigue. Its dark and thrilling with a twist of paranormal.…The incredible writing talents of this author bring to life a raw and intense story thats packed with minute details.…A remarkable story thats crafted to perfection.”—HEAs Are Us
“A fantastic debut novel set in a wonderfully realized world.”—Nothing but the Rain
Synopsis
He used to be the best detective on the job. Until he became the hunted...
Once a legendary police inspector, Nicolas Lenoir is now a disillusioned and broken man who spends his days going through the motions and his evenings drinking away the nightmares of his past. Ten years ago, Lenoir barely escaped the grasp of the Darkwalker, a vengeful spirit who demands a terrible toll on those who have offended the dead. But the Darkwalker does not give up on his prey so easily, and Lenoir has always known his debt would come due one day.
When Lenoir is assigned to a disturbing new case, he treats the job with his usual apathyuntil his best informant, a street savvy orphan, is kidnapped. Desperate to find his young friend before the worst befalls him, Lenoir will do anything catch the monster responsible for the crimes, even if it means walking willingly into the arms of his own doom
About the Author
E.L. Tettensor likes her stories the way she likes her chocolate: dark, exotic, and with a hint of bitterness. She has visited fifty countries on four continents, and brought a little something back from each of them to press inside the pages of her books. She lives with her husband in Brooklyn, NY.