Deadbeats

by Annie Reed

Cops have a name for dangerous wizards.

Warlock.

Warlocks use magic to kill. To kidnap. To inflict the kind of bodily harm that would drive a mere mortal insane.

Ever since she joined the police department, Willie wanted to work undercover. Pit herself against criminals who abuse women and children for their own personal gain. But Willie never dreamed her first undercover assignment would have her facing off against the city’s most powerful warlock. A master of dark magic that no mere mortal like Willie could ever hope to defeat.

And she doesn’t even have her gun.

 

See why award-winning writer and editor Kristine Kathryn Rusch calls Annie Reed “one of the best writers I’ve come across in years.”

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About the Author

Annie Reed is one of the founding members of the Uncollected Anthology. She’s been called “one of the best writers of her generation” and for good reason. An award-winner in multiple genres, her stories have appeared in five year’s best mystery and crime volumes, including an amazing three years in a row in the prestigious Best Mystery Stories of the Year from series editor Otto Penzler. In addition to contributing to nearly every issue of the Uncollected Anthology since its inception, this prolific author is also a frequent contributor to Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Mystery, Crime & Mayhem, and Thrill Ride Magazine. Annie and fellow UA member Robert Jeschonek are also the co-authors of the popular Gray Lady series of space opera novels. Find out more about her at anniereed.wordpress.com. Sign up for her newsletter at https://anniereed.wordpress.com/newsletter/