The Violently Departed

<b>Blending crime fiction and dark academia, <i>The Violently Departed </i>is a fast paced fantasy novel perfect for fans of <i>An Academy for Liars </i>by Alexis Henderson.</b><br><br>A missing nun found murdered, a school built on secrets, a haunted town. A new case for Hero Viridian: half-demon, disgraced ex-nun-turned-investigator.<br><br>With the stink of demonic involvement surrounding the murder, who better to deal with it than a woman with something to prove, eyes of literal flame and a direct connection to hell?<br><br>However, when those who sought her help turn against her, a vulnerable Hero must rely on an unlikely partner, Oleander Keen – a Demonhunter who has already tried to kill her.<br><br>"With charming wit and masterful craft, Sarah J. Daley presents your new favorite half-demon detective Hero Viridian, a uniquely complex and ferocious character I'd follow to Hell and back. Atmospheric prose, seamless worldbuilding, and clever, buddy-cop hijinks make <i>The Violently Departed</i> a fast-paced fun and darkly delightful read."<br><b>– Salinee Goldenberg</b>, author of <b><i>Way of the Walker</i></b>