The Scarlet Cross is a fast-paced Urban Fantasy with slow-burn romance and plot twists. Charmed meets Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this quick-witted story of found family, fated mates and loving oneself. Will I be able to face my greatest fears and risk losing everyone I care about? All I want is for Dad to understand my choice and accept me for who I am. But when he refuses to answer my calls or texts, it’s hard to feel loved. Juggling a secret immortal demon boyfriend and hunting the vampires congregating in Happy Valley, with the use of my abilities, it should be easy—or so I thought. But when Luke goes missing, everything changes. It turns out Luke might be connected to the very chaos that threatens to ruin me. I am The Zodian Warrior. The prophecy states I will end the chaos, but after a series of harrowing encounters with The Scarlet Cross and revelations of my lineage, the truths hidden in the shadows may just break me. This is the second book in the Chaos Curse Series.

Nurse Meredith Griffin runs St. Jude Hospital's emergency ward, the largest on the Pacific Northwest coast. A psychiatric nursing specialist, she's good at managing other people's problems but is less adept with her own. When a twenty-two-year-old woman is admitted to Emergency with severe lacerations that prove fatal, her death is labelled a suicide, but Meredith isn't convinced. Soon after, her boyfriend, Detective Leo Donnelly, attends the scene of a young woman with the same mysterious fatal injuries, and Meredith knows something is terribly wrong. As she tries to connect the dots, she quickly realises that everyone – in the hospital, the Catholic church and law enforcement – is hiding something, and she must put more than her job on the line to expose the killer before they strike again. A clever and compulsive crime thriller, The Scarlet Cross takes you deep into the dark secrets of institutional power and exposes the thin membrane between safety and peril.

When a mysterious scarlet cross begins showing up on buildings in Glendale—a mark that cannot be wiped away or erased—it signals death for those within. Can the police unravel the mystery? It's a frantic race against time as the death toll rises...

Fergus Hume's "British Mysteries - Fergus Hume Collection: 21 Thriller Novels in One Volume" presents a captivating assortment of 21 thrilling novels that delve into the depths of mystery and intrigue. Hume's literary style combines elements of classic detective fiction with a keen sense of suspense, making each story a compelling page-turner for fans of the genre. Set in various British locales, these mysteries offer readers a glimpse into the societal norms and values of the time, providing a rich cultural backdrop for the investigations that unfold within the pages. Hume's skillful storytelling and complex characters add depth to each narrative, ensuring that readers will be kept guessing until the very end. This collection serves as a valuable contribution to the detective fiction genre, showcasing Hume's talent for crafting intricate plots and memorable characters. With a meticulous attention to detail and a talent for building tension, Fergus Hume's collection is a must-read for anyone seeking a gripping mystery novel that will leave them enthralled from start to finish.