Constantine Capers Series
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The Pennington Perplexity
You wouldn’t expect a detective with Sherlockian deductive skills to have amnesia, but Byron Constantine isn’t exactly the detective you’d expect.
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Flashes of Memory
A continuation of the Constantine series. After an encounter with a woman from his past, Byron begins to remember more and more each day. But he never remembers Mira Blayse.
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There Comes a Midnight Hour
Cloaked in the shadows at a midnight masquerade, a killer lies in wait. Dancers waltz to and fro—completely unaware of the danger lurking in their midst. The third installment in the Constantine Capers Series.
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The Veil of Death
With her uncle’s wedding on the horizon, Mira Blayse longs for a moment of peace. But peace is a luxury she can't afford—not after the fires in the catacombs, the truth about The Charger, and the knowledge that corruption reaches deep into the heart of the Parisian police.
The Pennington Perplexity
Book One
In a city haunted by fear, some secrets refuse to stay buried—and it may be safer to forget them.
London, 1888
Mira Blayse is determined to uncover the truth behind her parents’ deaths in 1870. With an artist’s eye, she notices what others miss—but her investigations thus far have led nowhere. One morning at a café, she sketches a mysterious stranger, unaware that she is capturing the features of the man who will help her solve the case once and for all.
Byron Constantine is a brilliant detective, but his mind is fractured. He lives day-to-day, desperately fighting to hold onto his memories, only for them to slip away as he sleeps.
Assuming the role of his secretary, Mira’s sharp eye for detail is the perfect complement to Byron’s deductive genius. More than an assistant, she bridges the gaps in his memory. Together, they tackle a case from Scotland Yard: the suspicious death of airship operator Clement Pennington.
With the Whitechapel murders dominating London, they uncover hidden schemes and shadows of a secret society that may hold answers about Mira’s own mystery. As the danger closes in, their partnership deepens—and Byron realizes there may be one memory he cannot afford to lose.
The first book in a gripping historical mystery series best enjoyed in order.
15th Annual Whitney Awards Finalist
Flashes of Memory
Book Two
The last time Byron Constantine took a case from Her Majesty, he lost his memory. But even he knows not to refuse Queen Victoria.
London, 1888
When Mira Blayse agreed to be a personal secretary to an amnesiac detective, she never expected to be invited to Buckingham Palace, yet here she is meeting with the Prime Minister. They are assigned to protect the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. But neither knew that this would lead to murder, espionage, and not one, but three mysteries.
After an encounter with a woman from his past, Byron begins to regain his memory bit by bit. At first Mira is overjoyed at his recovery, but it soon becomes apparent that he still forgets her each time he wakes up.
This new development, family expectations and the ever looming Order of Circe all threaten their unique partnership, the truth, and their lives. With Mira’s heart pulled every which way, she struggles to accept that the man she loves will never remember her.
16th Annual Whitney Awards Finalist
There Comes a Midnight Hour
Book Three
Cloaked in the shadows at a midnight masquerade, a killer lies in wait. Dancers waltz to and fro—completely unaware of the danger lurking in their midst.
Paris 1888
Mira Blayse had always dreamed of going to Paris, but she never imagined a murderer would lead her to the City of Light. Reunited with Byron, the two of them delve into the heart of Parisian society, determined to ensure that justice is served, no matter the cost.
Yet, as they uncover the intricate web of deception woven by the Order of Circe and their operatives, Mira finds herself ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
With tensions mounting and secrets unraveling on every side, the key to unlocking the truth lies in the identity of one of Circe’s leaders—the enigmatic Number Three. But in a world of false faces and hidden agendas, can Mira uncover the truth before it’s too late?
The Veil of Death
Book Four
In a city ruled by veils and shadows, even love can become a dangerous game.
Paris 1889
With her uncle’s wedding on the horizon, Mira Blayse longs for a moment of peace. But peace is a luxury she can't afford—not after the fires in the catacombs, the truth about The Charger, and the knowledge that corruption reaches deep into the heart of the Parisian police.
When death comes far too close to home, Mira and Byron are pulled into a tangled web of deception and rising political tensions. General Boulanger’s rising popularity in France—and the dark secrets behind it—hint at something far worse than scandal. Unrest is spreading across Europe, and Mira knows that if Circe is involved, war will follow.
But Mira isn’t just fighting against The Order. She’s guarding secrets that could destroy her family—and uncovering more that could upend her relationship with Byron. His memory is slipping again. And he’s hiding something. Then again… so is she.
As old enemies circle and new threats emerge, Mira must decide how much truth to reveal—and how much she's willing to risk for justice.
Short Stories and Novellas
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Byron's Oblivion
Byron Constantine is a detective with Sherlockian deductive skills. So why can't he figure out his own little mystery? From the black eye that appeared overnight to the abrupt change in seasons, something isn't adding up.
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The Great Sheep Panic
Things are changing at Scotland Yard, and now Byron needs to prove himself if he's to continue to work with Inspector Thatcher and Officer Wensley. He's more than happy to do so but...why does it have to be sheep?
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In the Silence of the Catacombs
Byron left Mira at the boarding house, intent on finding the truth about that fateful night near the Trocedoro. But with Circe lurking behind every corner, things are never as they seem.
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The Forgotten Letter
With Christmas just days away, Mira Blayse thought her holiday would be quiet and uneventful—until she finds a hidden note stitched into a borrowed dress. The letter, lost for decades, hints at a forgotten romance, and Mira can't resist uncovering the mystery for her friend, Klasha.
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Byron Constantine
A detective with anterograde amnesia. Even if he doesn’t remember that.
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Samira Blayse
An artist trying to find her way in the world who stumbles into a forgetful detective.
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Detective and Secretary
The two of them use their observational skills to keep the Order of Circe at bay.