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Shadow Detective #1-3
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My name is Mike Raven, but the world knows me as the Shadow Detective.
Orphaned by demons at the age of ten, I have dedicated my life to keeping the world safe from nightmares. Trained by one of the greatest monster hunters who ever lived, and armed with an arsenal of mystical weapons, I battle forces beyond human understanding. Trust me, it’s not as glamorous as it sounds.
The Shadow Detective Boxed Set collects the first three supernatural action chillers of the bestselling urban fantasy horror series in one place for one great price. You get: Cursed City, Soul Catcher and Blood Rain.
CURSED CITY
My name is Mike Raven. I hunt nightmares.
Demons murdered my parents when I was eight. Turns out my folks were paranormal investigators and Hell always settles its scores. Naturally I decided to join the family business.
For two decades I've studied the occult and traveled the world fighting monsters. Vampires. Shifters. Demons. Ghosts. I've faced them all. But my biggest challenge lay ahead...
From the moment Celeste stepped into my office, I knew she was in trouble. Black magic trouble. Her father had promised her soul to a powerful demon on the day she was born. Now, twenty-one years later, the forces of darkness were gathering to collect their long-awaited prize.
Guess who's about to pick a fight with the Devil himself...
SOUL CATCHER
My name is Mike Raven. I hunt monsters. But today the monsters are hunting me.
There are two worlds. The world of the living--and the world of the dead. Sometimes they overlap. And sometimes they collide.
The spirit of a diabolical killer has returned from the grave to stalk the woman I love. Guess who's going to pick a fight with a dead murderer and his legion of the damned?
BLOOD RAIN
My name is Mike Raven. I've always hunted monsters. But now one of them is the woman I love.
I tried to save Detective Jane Archer's life. Instead I turned her into a creature of the night.
I know she's out there. Hunting. Killing.
It's only a matter of time before our paths cross. Before I must make a terrible decision: Do I put her down or let my city drown in a rain of blood?
Orphaned by demons at the age of ten, I have dedicated my life to keeping the world safe from nightmares. Trained by one of the greatest monster hunters who ever lived, and armed with an arsenal of mystical weapons, I battle forces beyond human understanding. Trust me, it’s not as glamorous as it sounds.
The Shadow Detective Boxed Set collects the first three supernatural action chillers of the bestselling urban fantasy horror series in one place for one great price. You get: Cursed City, Soul Catcher and Blood Rain.
CURSED CITY
My name is Mike Raven. I hunt nightmares.
Demons murdered my parents when I was eight. Turns out my folks were paranormal investigators and Hell always settles its scores. Naturally I decided to join the family business.
For two decades I've studied the occult and traveled the world fighting monsters. Vampires. Shifters. Demons. Ghosts. I've faced them all. But my biggest challenge lay ahead...
From the moment Celeste stepped into my office, I knew she was in trouble. Black magic trouble. Her father had promised her soul to a powerful demon on the day she was born. Now, twenty-one years later, the forces of darkness were gathering to collect their long-awaited prize.
Guess who's about to pick a fight with the Devil himself...
SOUL CATCHER
My name is Mike Raven. I hunt monsters. But today the monsters are hunting me.
There are two worlds. The world of the living--and the world of the dead. Sometimes they overlap. And sometimes they collide.
The spirit of a diabolical killer has returned from the grave to stalk the woman I love. Guess who's going to pick a fight with a dead murderer and his legion of the damned?
BLOOD RAIN
My name is Mike Raven. I've always hunted monsters. But now one of them is the woman I love.
I tried to save Detective Jane Archer's life. Instead I turned her into a creature of the night.
I know she's out there. Hunting. Killing.
It's only a matter of time before our paths cross. Before I must make a terrible decision: Do I put her down or let my city drown in a rain of blood?
- GenresParanormal
409 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2018
About the author
William Massa
75 books274 followersWilliam Massa is a produced screenwriter and bestselling Amazon author who writes monsters, magic, and mayhem with a cinematic edge.
His screen credits include Return to House on Haunted Hill, and he has sold scripts and pitches to Warner Bros., Sony, USA Network, Silver Pictures, Dark Castle Entertainment, and Maverick Films.
Drawing on a lifelong love of horror, action movies, pulp adventure, and the supernatural, William specializes in Dark Urban Fantasy, Action-Adventure Horror, and supernatural thrillers—a blend he likes to call Heroic Horror: ordinary and extraordinary heroes facing impossible evil and fighting back.
His series include The Hexecutioner, The Paranormalist, Shadow Detective, Night Slayer, Occult Assassin, and The Exorcist Code, with new nightmares always in the works.
William has lived in New York, Florida, and Europe and now resides in Venice Beach, California, surrounded by skaters, surfers, palm trees and plenty of inspiration for things that go bump in the night.
Find William on social media.
Facebook: WilliamMassaBooks for news, updates and announcements.
Instagram: @bill.massa
Email: williammassabooks@gmail
His screen credits include Return to House on Haunted Hill, and he has sold scripts and pitches to Warner Bros., Sony, USA Network, Silver Pictures, Dark Castle Entertainment, and Maverick Films.
Drawing on a lifelong love of horror, action movies, pulp adventure, and the supernatural, William specializes in Dark Urban Fantasy, Action-Adventure Horror, and supernatural thrillers—a blend he likes to call Heroic Horror: ordinary and extraordinary heroes facing impossible evil and fighting back.
His series include The Hexecutioner, The Paranormalist, Shadow Detective, Night Slayer, Occult Assassin, and The Exorcist Code, with new nightmares always in the works.
William has lived in New York, Florida, and Europe and now resides in Venice Beach, California, surrounded by skaters, surfers, palm trees and plenty of inspiration for things that go bump in the night.
Find William on social media.
Facebook: WilliamMassaBooks for news, updates and announcements.
Instagram: @bill.massa
Email: williammassabooks@gmail
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March 14, 2020
I am doing an update for this review since I am back to reading the series.
Since this book is a three book omnibus I thought it best to insert a backstory for each book in this omnibus.
Book 1 - Cursed City:
Mike Raven is a monster hunter and when a beautiful woman (Celeste) walks into his office needing help with the supernatural then how can he refuse? Mike doesn't realize though just how much trouble he will be getting into by helping Celeste, but he finds out quickly that trouble just seems to be his middle name as demons are underfoot and Mike needs to show them who is really the boss of his city. Mike also hooks up with Detective Jane Archer who he has to convince that there are otherworldly creatures roaming the earth.
Book 2 - Soul Catcher:
Mike is back for another round of supernatural activity and this time he is up against a vindictive and vengeful ghost that will do anything to go after the Mike's love interest (Jane Archer). Once again Mike has to use all of his powers to keep the spooks at bay and to keep his wits about him as he goes full throttle on the ghost and the other supernatural baddies a/k/a vampires that pop up in this installment.
Book 3 - Blood Rain:
Mike's love interest (Jane Archer) has been turned into a vampire in this installment and Mike will have to figure out how he wants to take her out as there are quite a bit of emotional play to be had as she roams the city feeding on the citizens. Mike will have a battle on his hands as he comes to terms with his old flame cruising the city nightlife and causing blood to flow.
Thoughts for all three books:
This was my first introduction to this author and this is what set me on the "Massa" book road as when I first read this omnibus back in early 2020 I was impressed with how the writing style just flowed along and the fast pace of these books just kept me glued to my kindle.
I love the character, Mike Raven as he doesn't shy away from danger and if anything dives head first into whatever situation that he finds himself in. The action is furious within these first three books and it stays heated throughout the whole omnibus.
I am back to reading this series as I have missed the character, Mike Raven and his action packed ways, so it is time to get back to some ass kicking with the Shadow Detective series! Giving this omnibus three book set five "Shadow Supernatural" stars!
Since this book is a three book omnibus I thought it best to insert a backstory for each book in this omnibus.
Book 1 - Cursed City:
Mike Raven is a monster hunter and when a beautiful woman (Celeste) walks into his office needing help with the supernatural then how can he refuse? Mike doesn't realize though just how much trouble he will be getting into by helping Celeste, but he finds out quickly that trouble just seems to be his middle name as demons are underfoot and Mike needs to show them who is really the boss of his city. Mike also hooks up with Detective Jane Archer who he has to convince that there are otherworldly creatures roaming the earth.
Book 2 - Soul Catcher:
Mike is back for another round of supernatural activity and this time he is up against a vindictive and vengeful ghost that will do anything to go after the Mike's love interest (Jane Archer). Once again Mike has to use all of his powers to keep the spooks at bay and to keep his wits about him as he goes full throttle on the ghost and the other supernatural baddies a/k/a vampires that pop up in this installment.
Book 3 - Blood Rain:
Mike's love interest (Jane Archer) has been turned into a vampire in this installment and Mike will have to figure out how he wants to take her out as there are quite a bit of emotional play to be had as she roams the city feeding on the citizens. Mike will have a battle on his hands as he comes to terms with his old flame cruising the city nightlife and causing blood to flow.
Thoughts for all three books:
This was my first introduction to this author and this is what set me on the "Massa" book road as when I first read this omnibus back in early 2020 I was impressed with how the writing style just flowed along and the fast pace of these books just kept me glued to my kindle.
I love the character, Mike Raven as he doesn't shy away from danger and if anything dives head first into whatever situation that he finds himself in. The action is furious within these first three books and it stays heated throughout the whole omnibus.
I am back to reading this series as I have missed the character, Mike Raven and his action packed ways, so it is time to get back to some ass kicking with the Shadow Detective series! Giving this omnibus three book set five "Shadow Supernatural" stars!
October 3, 2018
Rapid-fire demon hunting
An extremely fun and fast-paced paranormal ride with Mike Raven and plenty of monsters. Looking forward to the next box set in the series.
An extremely fun and fast-paced paranormal ride with Mike Raven and plenty of monsters. Looking forward to the next box set in the series.
June 27, 2019
Excellent series in the urban-fantasy detective genre.
Supernatural meets The Dresden Files. Raven is a monster hunter, like his father before him. He is centered in the Cursed City, and consulta for the police occasionally. His partner was injured, and is now wheelchair bound. We follow his escapades as he tries to save people from demons, vampires, and angry spirits.
Supernatural meets The Dresden Files. Raven is a monster hunter, like his father before him. He is centered in the Cursed City, and consulta for the police occasionally. His partner was injured, and is now wheelchair bound. We follow his escapades as he tries to save people from demons, vampires, and angry spirits.
June 19, 2019
The only reason these stories exist is because Michael Raven is stupid, and his stupidity is contagious. The end.
October 25, 2018
This is a decent read if you enjoy novels about humans fighting vampires and demons. There is some character development and the plots move fast.
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March 22, 2019
Great shortish books
Each of these is around 250 pages, which is not short to most readers. I greatly enjoyed reading these and love the Raven-Archer aspect. These are well written and engaging with likeable characters. (Even the bad guys!)
Each of these is around 250 pages, which is not short to most readers. I greatly enjoyed reading these and love the Raven-Archer aspect. These are well written and engaging with likeable characters. (Even the bad guys!)
October 26, 2022
4 1/2 stars
Excellent story some minor inconsistencies and things that didn’t quite match with reality (for things that are actually real) but excellent story overall.
Excellent story some minor inconsistencies and things that didn’t quite match with reality (for things that are actually real) but excellent story overall.
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