The metaphysical collides with the Victorian era in this historical tale of the supernatural.
It's 1873 in New York, and monsters are stalking the rich. Adam Lawrence, skilled printer and publisher of the All-Seeing Eye, can see the dead. He is recruited by the Night Watch, a secret society hiring anyone with supernatural abilities. His first assignment is to investigate the death of Mr. Jonathan Barry.

Adam's team includes the mysterious Kennet, a spell casting, metaphysical medium. When fiery Lucille joins the team, Adam finds himself a target. No matter what, Adam's team is one step ahead of him. Can he keep up?

Elizabeth, Mr. Barry's widow, is a socialite in need of help, but what does she really want, and how much does she know about her husband's mistress, Lucille? Adam is drawn to Elizabeth, but finds himself involved with Lucille, a crucial witness to a supernatural crime.

As Mr. Barry's former mistress, Lucille has a secret. Her lover lavished her with luxurious gifts and hid her away in an apartment in the city. Mr. Barry introduced Lucille to a decadent night life, bought her fine clothes, and absinthe.

In the wake of Mr. Barry's demise, Lucille needs protection. In addition to the danger Lucille's in, she has a strange affliction that requires specialized care. Her uniqueness is hard for Adam to resist, but the Night Watch has strict regulations. According to the rules, he must choose duty over love.

Adam tries to comply, but his thoughts are picked up by the telepaths around him. When Adam tightens his resolve, a former flame shows up, throwing everything into question. As Adam's personal life becomes ensnared by the mysterious, eerie world of the Night Watch, the distant past infringing on the present.

Though Adam doubts himself, he's the only one to lead this gifted group of paranormal investigators.

This historical fiction supernatural story checks all the boxes for those interested in secret societies, the occult, and the unseen world of the supernatural!

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