When Detective Dani DeMarco is attacked in the middle of the night, she’s more than a little disgruntled. However, she soon discovers that things aren’t as simple as they seem, and that everyone she loves is in great danger.
The battle for The Hex Files has officially begun, and Wicked is under attack. Two werewolves are dead. A rogue vampire is on the loose. The love of Dani’s life is teetering on the edge of death.
As the hunt for the files turns into a race against time, Dani and her friends will come face to face with fate… the good, the bad, and the deadly.
Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, Gina LaManna has also called Italy and Los Angeles home. After studying numbers and equations in college, she realized multiple choice tests were “just not for her” and began writing books instead. She loves cappuccino foam and whipped cream and would subsist solely on sprinkles if possible. She currently lives in St. Paul with her wonderful husband and family.
Wicked Moon Rising By Gina LaManna Another great book in the series! This time a young werewolf is found dead with a vampire bite. Matthew, the Chief of Police and only vampire in Wicked, is accused of the crime. Then Matthew is attacked in his bedroom and it appears to be that of a werewolf. More deaths, and more Hex files are found. Lots of exciting action and danger in here! More powers from friends develop! Very entertaining!
I found this a really enjoyable read. I started this series at book 3 ( this was book 4) but despite this, and the fact that as a result I don't have a lot of the back story, I found myself pulled into the story of this instalment right away. This instalment had its own murder/s to solve as well as making a significant leap with the overall series arc.
I loved that there was a cross over with one of the author's other series (Magic and Mixology) as I have read the first f 4 books of that series and once i had gotten over the surprise that both were set in the same world ( though i probably shouldn't have been), it was nice to visit with some familiar characters.
Over all I am enjoying this series. Its an interesting urban fantasy world that it is nice combination of light and dark urban fantasy and I look forward to seeing where it goes.
I have absolutely loved all of the Hex Files series so far and this book continues that. Loved the crossover visit by some of the characters from Gina's Magic of Mixology series.
The mysterious Hex Files are finally coming into play in this 4th book! Dani and Matthew discuss the files after Dani is attacked in her own home. There is a prophecy and six secret files to be found and protected.
Dani has read one file already. Matthew and Grey are set to protect Dani, who displays some TSTL tendencies (don’t like it when heroines think they are invincible or something) but Matthew is taken out of the equation. Dani is searching for answers and a way to clear Matthew’s name after a vicious murder. I do think it strange Dani doesn’t seem to need protection anymore. The pacing of the story is fast and leaves you wanting more.
I am excited for the next one. Loved the crossover with the Magic & Mixology series!! I wonder if the prophecy in this series is connected to the one of that series.
My favorite of the series so far. Things I disliked: the main witch character is just so snappish and unlikeable. And the main vampire character... well, it’s like this. At one point he claims she is funny, along with a bunch of other characteristics that I just don’t see fleshed our through the story. And then she keeps saying how head over heels she is for the guy but I don’t really understand why. I guess I’m saying: I wish there was more character development to make them more likeable/help me understand them better
But I’m hooked on the mystery and can’t wait for the next one.
As much as I loathe writing reviews on iPhones, Wicked Moon Rising is more than worth the effort. This book makes the entire series a requirement to be read.
If you haven’t read any of the Hex Files books, briefly they are a love story between a witch (Dani) Pizzeria owner/police Detective and her boss police captain Vampire (Matthew) and her overlapping friendship with her Werewolf (Grey) in Wicked, a suburb of New York City.
All is well in Wicked, as things go, until Dani asks to read the Hex Files, something held secret, and apparently involved in the murders of Dani’s previous boyfriend, a guy who turns out to have been a bad guy, much to her dismay, resulting in a sabbatical from the WPD while she figures out the good guys from the bad guys.
We meet Dani in book one, opening day of her Pizzeria with the help of her family of parents and brothers, but this is book four so that’s all the backstory you’re getting from me. Throughout books one through three we have met and built the histories of these characters and learned bits about the Hex Files, with things in Wicked looking more ominous as we go along.
***** SPOILERS *****
Of the four books, Wicked Moon Rising certainly has the fastest pace. Dani is attacked in her spell-protected apartment by a spell that doesn’t behave the way it should. Just as she is beginning to realize she doesn’t have her usual control over the events occurring in her apartment, Grey, in wolf form, comes to her rescue.
Someone bit the neck of a lovely young werewolf, liberating her body of its blood supply. The problem? Wicked has only one registered vampire in town, Dani’s beloved boss, Matthew King. The tension in Wicked heats up like the Deep South in the 1860’s.
The werewolves of Wicked want revenge for the loss of their young one, and Matthew is found flayed alive in his own bed, more dead than alive. A typical werewolf attack injury.
The attacks continue, involving the people Dani holds near and dear to her heart, the only problem is, the town’s registered vampire is now in a coma, and while the werewolves would love revenge, none have any evidence against them.
This book is written with skill and precision giving the reader details into the lives of the characters and life in Wicked that this reader has been craving since I first cracked the first book into these wonderful mysteries. Some questions are answered while more plot developments are left for the continuation of the series that I cannot wait (if I may be allowed) to sink my teeth into.
This, in my opinion, is the best of the Hex books so far, and if the author continues on this path, I’ll be first in line fo buy each book to follow. I am so impressed that this author, rather than losing ideas to write about, only seems to become more inspired with each book and seems eager to write again. All I can say is, please, keep them coming!
(My only compensation for writing this review was the joy in reading this book.)
I spent most of the first 3 books alternating between cringing at the potential for a love triangle between a vampire, werewolf, and witch, and wondering when we will learn more about the hex files this series is named after. Well, we finally get some answers for one of them!
After the end of the last book, we knew Dani was a target of some evil big bad. This book starts with a big attack (it seems Dani’s apartment is always under threat) and also outs Matthew’s overprotectiveness that is a surprise to nobody except Dani. This book revolves around a bit of a mystery - if Matthew is the only vampire in the borough, who could be responsible for a werewolf murder by vampire except him?
This book appears to be where Dani starts to really dig into the hex files mystery. We learn more about them than just “my ex-boyfriend, who I killed, brought them up once.” For the longest time, I couldn’t really understand what the big deal about them is, but now we see that they are a kind of curse that can either bring in the big evil or big good to Wicked. With 6 people to identify, I’m here for this adventure for Dani and company. For this book, however, we get a good intro to the files, solve the very obvious mystery that points to someone other than Matthew for murder, and tiptoe around the potential love triangle thing (ugh). The big reveal for this smaller big bad starts the ball rolling in the paranoia game. Trust no one, and all that!
Best book from this series to date. While each book has a crime (or event) that gets solved within the book, there is a underlining mystery that extends through the series. It's best if you read them in order, but you can read as stand alone's if you don't mind not having the complete story. This book in particular deals with that underlining mystery more than anything else. It's a pretty crucial part to the story as a whole. Someone or something is wrecking havoc on Wicked. Dani (the Protagonist) and all her close friends seem to be under attack, and the blame is being put on each other. It all has to do with The Hex Files. There is a little more violence in this book. More deaths. A little more heartache. The characters are written perfectly. While there are some slower, more serene, paced scenes, the majority move quickly. A fast paced adventure to be had. This is a supernatural book, but aside from the 'magic' involved, it has a 'real life' feel. Real emotions and real bonds. If you are familiar with this authors, you will get a pleasant surprise in the form of cameo appearances by a couple other magical folks. ;)
Once you start this 4th book in the series, you just can't put it down! Dani is obsessed with finding out about the Hex Files which turns into a major problem for Wicked and her as well. The death of a new werewolve, apparently by a vampire, begins on a series of events that Dani may not be able to control which causes her life to be in danger as well. With Matthew, the top detective in Wicked being implicated in werewolve's death, he is sidelined in the investigation and Dani needs to try and solve the crime. There are so many twists and turns and we learn more about Grey and the Hex Files and what they mean and what they entail. We also see Lily and Ranger X who come to help and Matthew and Dani go to the Isle to help put together what the Hex Files mean. There is so much going on with killings, dopplegangers, werewolves against vampires, Dani being followed and so much more. You get addicted to this series and can't wait for more. I received an ARC from the author, but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Another great read but I hope it gets to the good part soon. Bit disappointed who nearly everyone on the police force turned against Matthew even though he had been with them for years. Especially as I guessed the bad guy half way through. An attack on her has her nearly dying but things get worse when a new werewolf is killed and Matthew is suspect number one. Then when he is attacked Danni goes on the attack to find out what is going on. Is the Prophecy true? Is someone trying to kill the people that are named. As she finds parts of the puzzle (the files) that name the people who will save the Borough from evil she starts to feel a glimmer of hope. This is soon squelch ed by attacks not only on the aggressive NYPD detective but also Sienna and Willa's mother. Can they find the person responsible? Will it lead to the answers or will there still be questions left?
Dani DeMarco is back and The Hex Files are about to go critical.
Vampires are biting werewolves, werewolves are attacking vampires, innocent people are being hurt is it multiple bad guys working together or just one very clever bad guy???? Detective Dani Demarco has more questions than answers and time is running short to solve this latest puzzle especially when she has been pulled from all of these cases because she is the girlfriend of a vampire, the only vampire who resides in the borough...
Tempers are frayed, clues are not coming together and everything is just getting crazier, this was a wonderfully wild adventure, I loved the crossover bits with the Isle and New York and the ending left things up in the air but that just makes me crave the next installment even more.
All hell has broke out in Wicked, and Dani is right in the thick of it. This time an unknown perp is targeting people a little too close to home. It all starts with Dani narrowly escaping attack in her home, and a newly turned werewolf is found murdered. The only evidence points to vampire killer, but Dani is dating the only vampire in Wicked. Slowly, Dani's loved ones are viciously attacked by what appears to be werewolf retribution. Dani is pulled off the case due to her personal involvement with the victims. As emotions run high, it becomes evident someone wants the Hex files at any and all cost. Will Dani solve the case before it's too late, or will she fall victim?
Gina LaManna has done it again. A nail biting, page turner that I couldn't put down. I always walk away wanting more!
This series based is the secret 6th district of NY, in the paranormal realm that usually we normal human folk don’t get to visit, and it is really starting to heat up.
We have been getting to know the citizens of Wicked (the 6th district), especially Vampire police captain Matthew King, the mysterious Werewolf - Grey, and Witch & police detective Dani DeMarco; but the mystery of the Hex Files is deepening and tensions are raised. The citizens of Wicked are on edge as someone or something seems to be on the hunt.
This is a gripping and suspenseful story, with so many secrets to uncover, I can’t wait for the next instalment as this captivating tale unfolds.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
I am hooked on this series! From the sophisticated cover art to the attention-getting prologue, you can tell you are in for a good story. The author is a very imaginative writer - talking furniture indeed! I found this book to be very suspenseful - we are finally getting into the meat of the Hex Files (great build-up by the author to get to this point) and I could not turn the pages fast enough! I really liked the crossover with the author's Mixology series - it was not overdone, it had a purpose and it enhanced the story - very well done. My only complaint is that I am done reading this one and can't wait for the next!
3 1/2 stars. The stakes are high when Dani is attacked and Matthew ends up in the hospital life-threatening injuries. More attacks occurs and it is all traced back to the Hex Files. Nice to find out more information about the Hex Files and exactly why they are important. I miss the humor of the talking furniture. A cohesive story with lots of action and good relationships. I know this story is a little bit more serious for Dani because her love is at death's door and her best friend's mother dies but I do miss the humor and the interactions between some of the quirky characters that really makes this series stand out from the rest.
This is a great book; this is the third book in the Mysteries from the Sixth Borough series written by Gina Lamanna. When Detective Dani DeMarco is attacked in the middle of the night, she’s more than a little disgruntled. However, she soon discovers that things aren’t as simple as they seem, and that everyone she loves is in great danger. The battle for The Hex Files has officially begun, and Wicked is under attack. Two werewolves are dead. A rogue vampire is on the loose. The love of Dani’s life is teetering on the edge of death. I am looking forward to the next book in this great paranormal series.
The characters of the Sixth Borough seep into your soul creating a story that kept me entertained from beginning to end! Detective Dani DeMarco is locked into a desperate race to catch a killer that is threatening her family, friends, & the entire magical realm. I became so immersed in the story that I found myself crying, laughing, & exasperated with everything Dani & friends were going through. There is a nice crossover between this book & another of Gina LaManna’s series. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Dani, Matthew, Grey, Willa, & Jack
I'm so hooked on this series. My heart aches for Dani. So many things happening in this book. The Hex Files prophecies are coming to light effecting all the characters.. Especially Dani and Matthew. Some characters from The Isle are called in. Thank you Lily! 🙌 One of my favorite parts of the story was learning more about Grey. 💜 him! I don't want to give any spoilers. Trust me when I say this book will blow your mind. Hopefully Gina is writing the next book so we can get back to Wicked quickly. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Things are definitely never what they seem in New York’s Sixth Borough - Wicked.
The Hex Files start unraveling and Detective Dani Demarco has her hands full trying to save those she loves from heartbreak and/or death.
I love how fast paced these stories are and how in-depth they get into the magical realm.
This book in particular was a great story for me because it had some crossovers from The Isle (Magick & Mixology series). It’s always great to visit The Isle!
Grab the first book of you haven’t yet and set off on an adventure!
Dani & Matthew do it again. Well, actually Dani. Those darn Hex Files are the bane of her existence. Except this time she learns a whole lot more about them. And Willa, and Grey. So much magical craziness! We also get some time with Ranger X, Lily, and her cousins. As well as a brief visit to the Isle. We get answers but is that all? I received an advanced copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I don't know how she does it, each book is better than the last! Another awesome addition to the Hex Files series. I love that there were some cross overs from the Magic & Mixology series. Would love to see more of that. I read this book very quickly and it left me wanting more of these awesome characters and their stories. I can't wait for the next book!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
Solid 4 star rating. The storyline was very interesting. The author created a great plot with this installment to keep you wondering who the culprit was. As the Hex Files come into play and you learn more about it, it will make you want to know who all the key characters are. I'm looking forward to the next installment. So far this series has been good and keeps me wanting to continue.
Enjoyed the book. It is getting interesting now that they Hex Files are coming becoming the main focus outside of the murders. The usual cast of characters are all there, as well as the twists and turns. I did like the crossover with The Mixology characters, Lily, X, Poppy and Zin visiting Wicked. The only thing I am not a fan of is cliffhanger endings...hate the long wait between books. Received an advanced copy from the author for an honest review; however, all opinions are my own.
This time her vampire boyfriend, and police captain Matthew is accuse of killing a newly turned werewolf. He is not allowed on the case and neither is Dani, technically. Then Matthew is attacked, by a werewolf, and is in critical condition. Then there are two more murders and one more attempted murder, and they are all tied to the Hex Files.
Good book, gives background on the Hex Files and gives a lot more information on the files.
This series is *finally* getting into its swing. I understand others' frustration with the Hex Files not playing a large role in the story until the fourth book. I particularly enjoyed how the side characters are starting to become more fleshed out. As with the other volumes, I could do with more story, and less time wasted on a love triangle I don't buy or care about, especially with a vampire and werewolf (yaaawwwwn).
Or at least thats how it seemed, even though someone was getting attacked it seemed every other chapter, this book did not keep my attention as strongly as the previous books did. Dani and Matthew are fighting for their lives in this book, and the lives of their friends. We get plenty of answers to the hex file mystery while still keeping details close to the authors chest.
I can’t think of a single thing I dislike. As with the other books it is riveting! It’s one of those books that I hate to put down because I need to sleep. All the characters although not human are human! Being human is being able to love, except love, fear, anger and a host of all emotions! So just because one is immortal or has other powers doesn’t make them less than human.
Finally explain some of what hex files are. And her apt, I was actually upset by that. I've become attached to the objects that supply amusement. Wonder if she can be a soulmate 4 both male leads?
And a cool cross-over w/a guest star of Lily, et al. from her Magic & Mixology series. (I'll have to read that series next)
i like willa & her new powers should add some spice to the stories.