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The Digital Detective Mystery #3
Kill Switch
72 Hours. Time is running out.
Skye Sanders, tech mage extraordinaire, can debug a corrupted hard drive in her sleep, but flipping pancakes? Total catastrophe. And as for people stuff? Let’s not even go there.
When her friend’s sister turns up announcing Dina’s missing, Skye drops everything to help.
Something’s not right at the hospital where Dina works, and the clues are as scarce as a working printer when you need one. Armed with two bickering teens, a sarcastic magpie and her parkour crew, Skye is determined to find Dina before it’s too late.
But when her vampire boyfriend (or beau, as Seb insists) shows up, tensions rise—especially with her best friend Fred.
Skye needs a mediator and a dose of luck. The clock is ticking.
While part of a series, Kill Switch can be read as a standalone mystery — written in Australian English and set in the magic city of Sydney.
If you enjoy books by K M Shea, Heather G. Harris and Kim Harrison, then you’ll love this riveting urban fantasy story with a touch of humour and romance.
Skye Sanders, tech mage extraordinaire, can debug a corrupted hard drive in her sleep, but flipping pancakes? Total catastrophe. And as for people stuff? Let’s not even go there.
When her friend’s sister turns up announcing Dina’s missing, Skye drops everything to help.
Something’s not right at the hospital where Dina works, and the clues are as scarce as a working printer when you need one. Armed with two bickering teens, a sarcastic magpie and her parkour crew, Skye is determined to find Dina before it’s too late.
But when her vampire boyfriend (or beau, as Seb insists) shows up, tensions rise—especially with her best friend Fred.
Skye needs a mediator and a dose of luck. The clock is ticking.
While part of a series, Kill Switch can be read as a standalone mystery — written in Australian English and set in the magic city of Sydney.
If you enjoy books by K M Shea, Heather G. Harris and Kim Harrison, then you’ll love this riveting urban fantasy story with a touch of humour and romance.
- GenresUrban FantasyFantasy
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 11, 2025
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About the author
P.L. Matthews
9 books37 followersI love crafting stories that blend humour and romance, featuring strong and vibrant characters. Themes of family, friendship, and personal growth are at the heart of my writing. In my stories, I believe in embracing the light because life is too short for darkness.
When the waves are just right—warm and gentle—I fearlessly plunge into the ocean, catching waves like a pro surfer (lots of splashing anyway). Surfing is my sanctuary and my sweet escape.
The piano is my favourite instrument, but my persuasive husband encouraged me to pick up a guitar and learn to strum along (he needed someone to play the chorus). To my surprise, I now rock the guitar, (enthusiasm counts, right?) playing and singing along to my favourite tunes.
So, if you're ready for a spellbinding journey through the realms of urban fantasy and murder mysteries, buckle up and dive into my captivating stories. Prepare to be transported to a world where supernatural beings walk among us and the line between reality and fantasy blurs in the most mesmerising ways.
When the waves are just right—warm and gentle—I fearlessly plunge into the ocean, catching waves like a pro surfer (lots of splashing anyway). Surfing is my sanctuary and my sweet escape.
The piano is my favourite instrument, but my persuasive husband encouraged me to pick up a guitar and learn to strum along (he needed someone to play the chorus). To my surprise, I now rock the guitar, (enthusiasm counts, right?) playing and singing along to my favourite tunes.
So, if you're ready for a spellbinding journey through the realms of urban fantasy and murder mysteries, buckle up and dive into my captivating stories. Prepare to be transported to a world where supernatural beings walk among us and the line between reality and fantasy blurs in the most mesmerising ways.
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February 1, 2026
a terrific story
Rating: 4.25⭐️
Kill Switch brings in new players and adds depth of knowledge to those who are already familiar to the reader. In this case, the focus is on Dina.
From the formula Matthews has set up for her series, each novel ends with a cliffhanger that starts off the following storyline. We know from Fatal Error that Dina’s gone missing when her younger sister shows up at Skye’s townhouse asking for help.
This event sets up multiple scenarios and plots, several interesting investigations, new characters are introduced and reveals of potential relationships as well.
Matthews packs a lot into the book.
I wish she’d give us more details about the social structure and hierarchies of naiad culture because that’s pertinent information here. It feels glossed over.
Other things that take away from a higher rating are discussion of the power of the mages. Whether it’s a tech mage or metal mage, what Skye or Jimmy are capable of or where they pull their power from isn’t entirely clear. That’s frustrating.
The circle of found friends is an engaging group, however one like Fred keeps being a red flag with his jealousy, unexplained bigotry towards vampires and overall “smarmy” behavior. Perhaps the author has some sort of storyline in mind for this. Next to Bob, he remains the least connectable personality here.
Kill Switch is a terrific urban fantasy mystery, one that is suspense filled and packed with action and great characters.
Easy to binge read too.
No spice romance.
I really like the changeup in cover. Terrific work. More suitable for the character in every aspect of her life.
The Digital Detective Mystery:
Murder By Code #1
Fatal Error #2
Kill Switch #3
Storm Signal #4
Virtual Games #5
Rating: 4.25⭐️
Kill Switch brings in new players and adds depth of knowledge to those who are already familiar to the reader. In this case, the focus is on Dina.
From the formula Matthews has set up for her series, each novel ends with a cliffhanger that starts off the following storyline. We know from Fatal Error that Dina’s gone missing when her younger sister shows up at Skye’s townhouse asking for help.
This event sets up multiple scenarios and plots, several interesting investigations, new characters are introduced and reveals of potential relationships as well.
Matthews packs a lot into the book.
I wish she’d give us more details about the social structure and hierarchies of naiad culture because that’s pertinent information here. It feels glossed over.
Other things that take away from a higher rating are discussion of the power of the mages. Whether it’s a tech mage or metal mage, what Skye or Jimmy are capable of or where they pull their power from isn’t entirely clear. That’s frustrating.
The circle of found friends is an engaging group, however one like Fred keeps being a red flag with his jealousy, unexplained bigotry towards vampires and overall “smarmy” behavior. Perhaps the author has some sort of storyline in mind for this. Next to Bob, he remains the least connectable personality here.
Kill Switch is a terrific urban fantasy mystery, one that is suspense filled and packed with action and great characters.
Easy to binge read too.
No spice romance.
I really like the changeup in cover. Terrific work. More suitable for the character in every aspect of her life.
The Digital Detective Mystery:
Murder By Code #1
Fatal Error #2
Kill Switch #3
Storm Signal #4
Virtual Games #5
December 25, 2025
Another great installment to this series. Frankly, I'm not a fan of vampires. And I cringe at the age difference between Skye and her romantic interest, but since the author never describes anything in too much detail, I can ignore those parts and focus on the character dynamics, which are really fun. Again, great if you like cozy mysteries that wrap up neatly at the end.
July 15, 2025
The dynamic team is added again. You don’t wanna miss this one. Even more than the dangerous solving of this case, we get more romance, and the vampire begins to show himself as more than just a sexy blood drinking vampire.
July 2, 2025
wonderfully engaging series! characters really come alive and draw you into the story! I hope to see even more of these amazing books and also her Green Witch series that's equally awesome!
January 8, 2026
Good reading
I loved this book. I don't like to say that books are good or bad, tastes differ. All I will say is give it a try, you might like it .
I loved this book. I don't like to say that books are good or bad, tastes differ. All I will say is give it a try, you might like it .
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