Agent Tessa Lancing believed she knew all about death – until she met Death itself. "A cinematic paranormal adventure filled with ancient secrets, terrifying ghosts, and nail-biting action…" ~ The Prairies Book Review "The author's writing style ... is exceptional. It captivated me from the opening line ... an entertaining paranormal thriller that will keep readers hooked until the end. With moments of suspense and romance, there is something in this gripping novel for everyone." ~ Literary Titan Review Tessa has one last chance to prove herself to her employer, a disavowed secretive agency, or face literal termination, and she’s desperate to do what she must to succeed. When assigned to a doomed mission already littered with dead bodies, she drags Jack de Sombras , an accused traitor who’s also her old partner and unrequited love, out of his self-made tomb and back into the field. By teaming up with Jack, she expects to make quick work of the situation. She’s wrong. In addition to a mission gone sideways, they know they face potential assassins, a modern-day corrupt sheriff, and an ancient unspeakable terror. They are up against something more powerful than they could imagine and far more sadistic than they could have guessed. With an ancient evil and Death itself after them, can they survive their last mission together? The Skin Thief is an enthralling paranormal thriller set in the haunted canyons of Southwest Colorado. If you like ancient secrets, terrifying ghosts, and nail-biting action, then you’ll love T.E. MacArthur’s gripping novel of thrills, betrayal, and hopeless desires. From the charmingly deranged mind of author T.E. MacArthur , creator of the steampunk Volcano Lady and Gaslight Adventures of Tom Turner series, and The Lou Tanner Mystery: A Place of Fog and Murder . A cinematic paranormal adventure filled with ancient secrets, terrifying ghosts, and nail-biting action... ~ The Prairies Book Review MacArthur delivers unpredictable turns and a full-bodied cast of memorable allies and savage villains in her thrilling latest. With ghosts and Death itself after them, can they survive their last mission together? MacArthur's expert prose energizes the narrative, building intrigue with gradual reveals of Tessa and Jack's dangerous mission and their tortured backstories. The worldbuilding is multilayered. The paranormal elements are revealed gradually, and the authentic setting brings the haunted canyons of Southwest Colorado to life. The meat of the novel, however, is Jack and Tessa's individual stories as they come to terms with their tortured pasts ... The ending is satisfying, leaving room for a sequel. Thrilling, exhilarating, and dark; readers will stay up all night to finish it. 4 out of 5 Stars ~ Literary Titan Review " The Skin Thief, a thrilling work of fiction with paranormal elements ... The author's writing style in The Skin Thief is exceptional. It captivated me from the opening line, "Agent X138 refused to believe in ghosts, despite the gnawing premonition he was about to become one of them." The vivid descriptions, particularly of the eerie settings, allowed me to visualize myself in the character's shoes, and the suspenseful plot kept me engaged throughout the book. Overall, The Skin Thief is an entertaining paranormal thriller that will keep readers hooked until the end. With moments of suspense and romance, there is something in this gripping novel for everyone." " MacArthur's mix of the paranormal and tough, savvy private investigators is surely going to delight readers" ~ RECOMMENDED - US Review of Books The protagonists' spy-like abilities and confidence, blended with their personal chemistry, make them a great pair, much like the stars of classic TV shows. The supernatural elements are done well and not overplayed ... This book will be an easy hit for those readers who love stories about paranormal investigations but will also pull readers who are more interested in action-packed stories involving intelligent agents. It will likely be a fan favorite and a book easy to recommend to a friend. Five Stars - an exceptional start to a series that will captivate readers who appreciate paranormal thrillers with action and emotional depth. ~KC Finn, Reader's Favorite The Skin Thief plunges readers into supernatural suspense as author T. E. MacArthur introduces Agent Tessa Lancing in her confrontation with the very essence of Death. Facing potential termination from her disavowed agency, Tessa must partner with Jack de Sombras, a former ally and unrequited love, on a perilous mission fraught with danger. As they navigate a web of ancient secrets, vengeful ghosts, and deadly enemies, the stakes escalate beyond their wildest nightmares. This cinematic paranormal adventure combines nail-biting action with rich lore, making it an exhilarating start to The Praetorius Agency Files series . Author T. E. MacArthur weaves an intricate world