I thought I was finally getting the hang of being a paranormal policewoman, but when one of the gemstones powering the barrier around the town is stolen, I’m as terrified as the average Joe. Of course, there’s nothing average about the Joes in this town because it’s chock full of mythical creatures – and some of them think the barrier is a waste of time. Well, I’ve seen the cryptid monster and I know we’re doomed if that barrier ever fails and it comes through. The race is on: I need to find the gemstone before the palisade goes down and the fiend devours us all. No pressure, then. A simple theft … how hard can it be to solve? It turns out to be very hard, especially when theft escalates into murder. There’s also my date with the vampire leader, Connor, to think about – not to mention my best friend, Sidnee, who seems to be falling apart at the seams. And if all of that isn’t enough to contend with, I’m expecting a visitor. My mother. I’d rather face the monster… Dive into this fast-paced urban fantasy series if you love mystery, humour, found family and a slow-burn romance. Don't miss the other Portlock Paranormal adventures! The Vampire and the Case of her Dastardly Death – Prequel The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf – Book 1 The Vampire and the Case of the Secretive Siren – Book 2 The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee – Book 3 The Vampire and the Case of the Cursed Canine – Book 4 "Heather Harris is hands down one of my favourite writers. I love everything about her books and am just a little bit jealous of anyone who gets to read her for the first time." - Charles de Lint, best-selling author of the Newford Series (writing for Fantasy and Science Fiction magazine). "Heather G. Harris has a marvellous voice and a great world. If you like Urban Fantasy, in the realm of Patricia Briggs' Mercedes Thompson, or Seanan McGuire's October Daye series, you should check this out!" - Todd McCaffrey, best-selling author of the Dragonriders of Pern series. "Heather G Harris is an author of spectacular and quite unusual talent: no matter what subject or scene, you're all-in, totally engrossed, white-knuckling your book all the way to the end. Every new book from her feels like a visit from your best friend, a wild ride, outrageously funny, saucy, comforting and dramatic all at the same time. This is gold standard Urban Fantasy. Five stars, bring on the next one!" - Lauretta Hignett, best-selling author of the Imogen Grey series. "I love Heather G. Harris's novels. Heather is a storytelling genius, and her books are truly magical!" - Brogan Thomas, best-selling author of the Creatures of the Otherworld series. Heather is an urban fantasy writer and mum. She was born and raised near Windsor, which gave her the misguided impression that she was close to royalty in some way. She is not, though she once she got a letter from Queen Elizabeth II's lady-in-waiting. Heather went to university in Liverpool, where she took up skydiving and met her future husband. When she's not running around after her children, she's plotting her next book and daydreaming about vampires, dragons and kick-ass heroines. Heather is a book lover who grew up reading Brian Jacques and Anne McCaffrey. She loves to travel and once spent a month in Thailand. She vows to return. Jilleen Dolbeare writes urban fantasy and paranormal women's fiction. She loves stories with strong women, adventure, and humor, with a side helping of myth and folklore. While living in the Arctic, she learned to keep her stakes sharp for the 67 days of night. She talks to the ravens that follow her when she takes long walks with her cats in their stroller, and she's learned how to keep the wolves at bay.Jilleen lives with her husband and two hungry cats in Alaska where she also discovered her love and admiration of the Alaska Native peoples and their folklore.