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Legion of Pride
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Expected 26 Mar 26She’s taking the FBI by storm. Even if no one knows about her dark secret.
Graduating at the top of her class at the FBI Academy, Iris Young is on track to make all her dreams come true. Racking up an impressive case closure rate, Iris is so close to getting her dream special agent, the youngest the department has ever seen.
When a serial killer makes Iris’s city his deadly playground, it threatens to unravel everything she has worked so hard to achieve. With bodies and crime scenes popping up all over the city, Iris is tasked with catching the killer and ending his string of gruesome murders. Easy for a superstar achiever like her, right?
Suspecting they are up against an otherworldly being, Iris finds herself in his crosshairs as the killer leaves cryptic messages for her at the scene of his murders. Iris believes she knows exactly why she’s been singled out in the calling cards; the killer knows what she is, a fact she’s worked hard to hide from everyone in her life, including her husband.
With the government demanding answers and the killer’s death count rising, Iris finds herself faced with an impossible feat of catching a murderer while also concealing her darkest secret. When forced to make a choice, will Iris give up everything to protect the city she loves, or will she let the killer run free to protect her secret?
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Dexter meets Criminal Minds in this psychological urban fantasy series following Iris Young as she’s under pressure to apprehend a serial killer destroying her city. The stakes have never been higher as the killer develops an obsession with Iris, bringing far more attention to her dual nature than she’s ever wanted.
Graduating at the top of her class at the FBI Academy, Iris Young is on track to make all her dreams come true. Racking up an impressive case closure rate, Iris is so close to getting her dream special agent, the youngest the department has ever seen.
When a serial killer makes Iris’s city his deadly playground, it threatens to unravel everything she has worked so hard to achieve. With bodies and crime scenes popping up all over the city, Iris is tasked with catching the killer and ending his string of gruesome murders. Easy for a superstar achiever like her, right?
Suspecting they are up against an otherworldly being, Iris finds herself in his crosshairs as the killer leaves cryptic messages for her at the scene of his murders. Iris believes she knows exactly why she’s been singled out in the calling cards; the killer knows what she is, a fact she’s worked hard to hide from everyone in her life, including her husband.
With the government demanding answers and the killer’s death count rising, Iris finds herself faced with an impossible feat of catching a murderer while also concealing her darkest secret. When forced to make a choice, will Iris give up everything to protect the city she loves, or will she let the killer run free to protect her secret?
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Dexter meets Criminal Minds in this psychological urban fantasy series following Iris Young as she’s under pressure to apprehend a serial killer destroying her city. The stakes have never been higher as the killer develops an obsession with Iris, bringing far more attention to her dual nature than she’s ever wanted.
- GenresFantasy
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 26, 2026
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About the author
Stephanie Storm
11 books34 followersThere is an unspoken rule of being an author: "if you can't find the book you want to read, write it." That's exactly what Stephanie Storm did.
Now, she prides herself on creating unique stories in action packed worlds full of strong female characters and inclusivity. Her books include plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat and a touch of romance too. With the stories being fast paced, she always tries to keep the books focused on being a quick and easy read.
Now based in Amsterdam with her husband and their border collie, Stephanie spends her days immersed in the world of technology at her day job. In her spare time, you can find her planning her next travel adventure, going to Barre classes and writing the next story in her intense publishing schedule.
Now, she prides herself on creating unique stories in action packed worlds full of strong female characters and inclusivity. Her books include plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat and a touch of romance too. With the stories being fast paced, she always tries to keep the books focused on being a quick and easy read.
Now based in Amsterdam with her husband and their border collie, Stephanie spends her days immersed in the world of technology at her day job. In her spare time, you can find her planning her next travel adventure, going to Barre classes and writing the next story in her intense publishing schedule.
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February 16, 2026
From the very first pages, Legion of Pride makes one thing clear: this story is not here to warm up. It drops you straight into a world where morality is distorted in deeply unsettling ways, and that immediate intensity sets the tone for everything that follows.
Blending murder mystery, crime, and a subtle but intriguing layer of fantasy, this book feels like a crime procedural with a supernatural edge. Think the tension and investigative drive of a CSI-style show, but threaded with a larger, more mysterious world humming just beneath the surface. The fantasy elements aren’t fully explained yet, but that restraint works in the book’s favor. Instead of overwhelming the reader with lore, Stephanie teases just enough to build anticipation for what’s clearly coming in the next installment.
The mystery itself keeps you guessing. Just when you feel confident in your theories, the narrative pivots. Assumptions crumble. Twists land at exactly the right moment. It’s the kind of story that makes you sit back and rethink everything you thought you had figured out.
Emotionally, this book doesn’t hold back either. Certain moments hit hard, and the consequences feel real. The stakes aren’t just conceptual, they’re personal. That combination of sharp plotting and genuine emotional impact makes the story linger long after you’ve turned the last page.
If you’re a crime lover who enjoys your mysteries with a fantasy twist, Legion of Pride is absolutely worth picking up. It’s a strong, compelling start to what promises to be an even bigger and more intricate series. I’m already counting down to book two. Legion of Pride gets 4,5 stars from me!!
Blending murder mystery, crime, and a subtle but intriguing layer of fantasy, this book feels like a crime procedural with a supernatural edge. Think the tension and investigative drive of a CSI-style show, but threaded with a larger, more mysterious world humming just beneath the surface. The fantasy elements aren’t fully explained yet, but that restraint works in the book’s favor. Instead of overwhelming the reader with lore, Stephanie teases just enough to build anticipation for what’s clearly coming in the next installment.
The mystery itself keeps you guessing. Just when you feel confident in your theories, the narrative pivots. Assumptions crumble. Twists land at exactly the right moment. It’s the kind of story that makes you sit back and rethink everything you thought you had figured out.
Emotionally, this book doesn’t hold back either. Certain moments hit hard, and the consequences feel real. The stakes aren’t just conceptual, they’re personal. That combination of sharp plotting and genuine emotional impact makes the story linger long after you’ve turned the last page.
If you’re a crime lover who enjoys your mysteries with a fantasy twist, Legion of Pride is absolutely worth picking up. It’s a strong, compelling start to what promises to be an even bigger and more intricate series. I’m already counting down to book two. Legion of Pride gets 4,5 stars from me!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.75/5 stars
I am a huge Criminal Minds fan and when I saw this, I was immediately intrigued because it is a bit unique. This is my first read from this author, and I really did enjoy the book. It was a good, quick read that kept me hooked in wanting to know what happened next.
Our FMC, Iris, is a young and ambitious FBI agent with an impressive track record and is on the road to a promotion. When a serial killer hits town it threatens to unravel everything that she has been working for. What most don't know is that Iris has a secret and this killer brings more attention to her and that secret than she has ever wanted.
Iris is going through a multitude of struggles in this story with not only her career but her personal life as well. All she wants is to put this case to bed and keep everybody close to her safe. There are some tragic parts to this story and even through everything, Iris does her best to continue on.
The one thing that I struggled with was following some of the timeline jumps. The book changes from current to past almost every chapter, thankfully it tells you what timeline you're on, but I did find following some of these challenging, especially more in the first half of the book.
This book did end on a cliffhanger and I am definitely ready to see where the next book takes the story! Thank you, Stephanie Storm, for the early copy to read!
I am a huge Criminal Minds fan and when I saw this, I was immediately intrigued because it is a bit unique. This is my first read from this author, and I really did enjoy the book. It was a good, quick read that kept me hooked in wanting to know what happened next.
Our FMC, Iris, is a young and ambitious FBI agent with an impressive track record and is on the road to a promotion. When a serial killer hits town it threatens to unravel everything that she has been working for. What most don't know is that Iris has a secret and this killer brings more attention to her and that secret than she has ever wanted.
Iris is going through a multitude of struggles in this story with not only her career but her personal life as well. All she wants is to put this case to bed and keep everybody close to her safe. There are some tragic parts to this story and even through everything, Iris does her best to continue on.
The one thing that I struggled with was following some of the timeline jumps. The book changes from current to past almost every chapter, thankfully it tells you what timeline you're on, but I did find following some of these challenging, especially more in the first half of the book.
This book did end on a cliffhanger and I am definitely ready to see where the next book takes the story! Thank you, Stephanie Storm, for the early copy to read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Iris Young is on top of her game. Her case closing rate is nearly perfect for the FBI. When a serial killer becomes active in Iris' radius, she goes on the defensive. Murders linked together by sin. Each death is unique in its own way, highlighting an addiction that they can no longer hide. Iris begins to receive messages from the killer that make her believe the suspect may not be from this world. Demons look like any normal person, it's who they are in the dark that awakens fear.
This was a quick read. I had to know what's happening. Iris is torn between hiding parts of herself, being a good agent, and also giving to her family. She puts everything on the line. Her heart is there even when the darkness begins to claim her. There are religious connections and dark twists around every corner. Stephanie wrote a gruesome, murder book while offering readers a hint of fantasy elements. For any fans of thrillers who are looking to branch out, this is a great starting place. Thank you, Stephanie, for hooking me up with an advance copy of this awesome first installment.
This was a quick read. I had to know what's happening. Iris is torn between hiding parts of herself, being a good agent, and also giving to her family. She puts everything on the line. Her heart is there even when the darkness begins to claim her. There are religious connections and dark twists around every corner. Stephanie wrote a gruesome, murder book while offering readers a hint of fantasy elements. For any fans of thrillers who are looking to branch out, this is a great starting place. Thank you, Stephanie, for hooking me up with an advance copy of this awesome first installment.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a fantastic new series! If you loved Dexter but wished there was a supernatural element, say demons, this is the perfect book for you.
Storm has created the perfect pairing of psychological thriller and urban fantasy. This follows one POV with time jumps, and you get to experience the whole roller coaster of hunting down a potentially supernatural serial killer with the best in the game: Iris Young and her partner at the FBI, Charlie Walsh.
Quite the page turner, with twists, drop the book moments, and surprises around every corner. It’s getting to experience the big bad killer episodes of your favorite crime drama in a book.
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Storm has created the perfect pairing of psychological thriller and urban fantasy. This follows one POV with time jumps, and you get to experience the whole roller coaster of hunting down a potentially supernatural serial killer with the best in the game: Iris Young and her partner at the FBI, Charlie Walsh.
Quite the page turner, with twists, drop the book moments, and surprises around every corner. It’s getting to experience the big bad killer episodes of your favorite crime drama in a book.
Can’t wait till March? Join Storm’s arc team and newsletter subscription via Instagram! @thestephaniestorm
February 15, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me early access to this eARC.
4.0 stars. This book was a fun paranormal mystery involving our FMC who is an FBI agent trying to solve murderers committed by serial killer. Along the way, trying to keep a secret about herself.
This was a fun gripping book. From the very first page, I was hooked and could not put the book down. I loved the dual POV and seeing our FMC in current day and how she got there.
The mystery was engaging. Her unique ability to read minds enhanced the story. I loved learning about her backstory with her father.
Overall, this was a fun whirlwind book. I would definitely recommend for a fun paranormal mystery.
4.0 stars. This book was a fun paranormal mystery involving our FMC who is an FBI agent trying to solve murderers committed by serial killer. Along the way, trying to keep a secret about herself.
This was a fun gripping book. From the very first page, I was hooked and could not put the book down. I loved the dual POV and seeing our FMC in current day and how she got there.
The mystery was engaging. Her unique ability to read minds enhanced the story. I loved learning about her backstory with her father.
Overall, this was a fun whirlwind book. I would definitely recommend for a fun paranormal mystery.
Review of advance copy received from Author
When I came up with this series concept in 2025, there were two very clear scenes I had in my head. The beginning and the end. For the rest of the book, I had no idea what was going to happen, and writing this has been as much fun as I hope you have reading it. There were some sub plots that I had no idea were coming....I guess this makes me almost 100% pantser now? This is the most niche story I've ever written, but I'm incredibly proud of it regardless. I hope this story reminds you that it's okay to be different.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity to be an ARC reader for this book. As a huge Criminal Minds and Supernatural fan this story was a perfect blend of the two and left me on the edge of my seat. I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump and this is the first book in ages I have not been able to put down. My only issue with the story is I found the timeline a little confusing at times to follow. Definitely can’t wait for the next book already!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Just when I thought I couldn't love Stephanie Storms books any more than I already do she comes out with a Dexter inspired urban fantasy. I know her writing well and just knew there was going to be a twist coming at the end that I never saw coming and OMG the twist twisted 👏 This was such a fun read with a perfectly executed mix of genres
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of advance copy received from author
This book was everything! If you love shows like Criminal Minds or Supernatural, this is the book for you! I’m so grateful to have received an ARC copy of Legion of Pride, and I’m so excited for the release date when everyone can enjoy this book as much as I did!
This book was everything! If you love shows like Criminal Minds or Supernatural, this is the book for you! I’m so grateful to have received an ARC copy of Legion of Pride, and I’m so excited for the release date when everyone can enjoy this book as much as I did!
February 16, 2026
I loved this book!!! Think Criminal Minds x Supernatural, the perfect mix for an intense, nail biting read. The storyline development was fast paced but still allowed for really good character building. Cliff hanger ending so I am going to check out Stephanie’s other books while I impatiently wait!! Highly recommend this book :)
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