When magic spread from the nobility to the masses, crime rates skyrocketed in the Las Lilte Empire. Rogue Macabesta is a detective known for overwhelming magic-wielding perps with his physical strength. After all his hard work putting criminals behind bars, he’s more than ready for the quiet desk-job promotion he’s been promised. However, when he arrives at the top secret Sixth Precinct, he learns he’ll have to work alongside convicted witches to track down a mysterious figure called the Lifetaker, who’s using time magic to kill. The witches may be bound with collars that restrict their power, but the detective’s not sure if they’ll help him solve the case...or compete with the Lifetaker to see who gets rid of him first!
When magic spread from the nobility to the masses, crime rates skyrocketed in the Las Lilte Empire. Rogue Macabesta is a detective known for overwhelming magic-wielding perps with his physical strength. After all his hard work putting criminals behind bars, he’s more than ready for the quiet desk-job promotion he’s been promised. However, when he arrives at the top secret Sixth Precinct, he learns he’ll have to work alongside convicted witches to track down a mysterious figure called the Lifetaker, who’s using time magic to kill. The witches may be bound with collars that restrict their power, but the detective’s not sure if they’ll help him solve the case...or compete with the Lifetaker to see who gets rid of him first!
Detective Rogue Macabesta of the Magic Crimes Bureau got the promotion he never wanted! He’s been saddled with the Sixth Precinct—a covert operation fighting fire with fire. His career of locking up perpetrators of magic crimes has been flipped on its head, and he must now work alongside witches to solve high-profile cases. He warmed up to Miseria, “the Thirteenth Witch,” who helped him bring the serial killer called the Lifetaker to justice. And he grieved when she lost her life in the battle. When a new case investigating terrorist acts lands in his lap, he discovers clues that point to the last person he expected. Because he’s been keeping a secret—Miseria didn’t die in that battle after all! She’s a free, uncollared witch.
Detective Rogue Macabesta of the Magic Crimes Bureau got the promotion he never wanted! He’s been saddled with the Sixth Precinct—a covert operation fighting fire with fire. His career of locking up perpetrators of magic crimes has been flipped on its head, and he must now work alongside witches to solve high-profile cases. He warmed up to Miseria, “the Thirteenth Witch,” who helped him bring the serial killer called the Lifetaker to justice. And he grieved when she lost her life in the battle. When a new case investigating terrorist acts lands in his lap, he discovers clues that point to the last person he expected. Because he’s been keeping a secret—Miseria didn’t die in that battle after all! She’s a free, uncollared witch.
When the Sixth Precinct loses contact with one of the witches, Rogue immediately goes searching for her. The Seventh Witch, Humafu the Sleepless, can only sleep after she kills someone, but the collar’s restrictions mean murder isn’t an option. Stuck in a limbo where she’s barely awake, she keeps herself busy by leading a gang in town. One day she goes out to meet them…and doesn’t come back! Meanwhile, an urban legend is going around about an eerie figure snatching up children. Did Humafu run away, or become that creep’s latest victim? Rogue just hopes Catherine and Miseria can stop competing over him long enough that they can track down Humafu—before it’s too late.
When the Sixth Precinct loses contact with one of the witches, Rogue immediately goes searching for her. The Seventh Witch, Humafu the Sleepless, can only sleep after she kills someone, but the collar’s restrictions mean murder isn’t an option. Stuck in a limbo where she’s barely awake, she keeps herself busy by leading a gang in town. One day she goes out to meet them…and doesn’t come back! Meanwhile, an urban legend is going around about an eerie figure snatching up children. Did Humafu run away, or become that creep’s latest victim? Rogue just hopes Catherine and Miseria can stop competing over him long enough that they can track down Humafu—before it’s too late.