In a labyrinth of secrets and deception, rookie detective Jax Spencer must navigate a chaotic crime scene and unravel a conspiracy that links a missing professor, hidden identities, a dangerous past, and missing dragons. As tensions rise and shadows deepen, every revelation could mean the difference between justice and becoming the prey.

In Chapter 8, detectives Jax and Davies investigate a break-in at the university labs, focusing on Elias Thorne, a custodial staff member with suspicious clock-out discrepancies. As they analyze security footage, tensions rise when they discover Elias's connection to Marcus Thorne—a rogue empathic dragon recently processed by the detectives. The investigation intensifies as they confront Elias. His fear reveals masked figures dragging a metal crate from the lab, hinting at a deeper conspiracy. With mounting urgency and danger surrounding them, the detectives realize someone is eliminating loose ends. Join us in this thrilling urban fantasy noir as secrets unravel within near-future Chicago's shadowy underworld. Can Jax and Davies catch the ghost in the machine before it vanishes forever?

Detective Jax Spencer interrogates a visibly shaken Mara Larkin-Osborn following a memory-altering incident involving Lark. As they delve into the break-in at her lab, they uncover that valuable data cores were stolen with excessive force—hinting at a personal vendetta. Immerse yourself in this gripping urban fantasy noir as secrets unravel within near-future Chicago's shadowy underworld.

In a world where secrets lurk behind every door, Detective Jax Spencer finds himself entangled in a web of betrayal and hidden agendas. As he confronts an enigmatic figure from his past, a break-in at a high-tech lab coupled with missing memories raises the stakes higher than ever. Can Jax uncover the truth before everything unravels? Dive into this thrilling urban fantasy noir as mysteries deepen in near-future Chicago. Will Detective Spencer solve the case before it's too late?

In a world where magic and bureaucracy collide, a rookie detective must navigate a tangled web of family secrets and supernatural crime. As his first case unfolds, the line between right and wrong blurs, revealing chilling truths that could change everything.

In a world where the line between human and supernatural blurs, Detective Jax Spencer faces a tempting offer that promises everything he's ever wanted—but at a steep price. As he navigates treacherous waters filled with secrets and danger, Jax must decide whether to uncover the truth or risk becoming prey in a deadly game. Immerse yourself in this captivating urban fantasy noir as alliances shift and mysteries deepen in near-future Chicago. Will Jax make it out unscathed?

In the aftermath of chaos, skilled Forensic Runner Jax Spencer confronts the shocking truth behind the Phantom's identity while under relentless scrutiny from Senior Detective Simone Driscoll . As secrets unravel and danger looms, he must navigate a storm of deception before everything he knows is torn apart. Join us in this suspenseful urban fantasy noir as alliances shift and mysteries deepen in near-future Chicago. Will our hero uncover the truth before it's too late?