Circle of Nine: Mercy in the Mist

The danger was supposed to be over

The sacred treasures are safe.

The enemies banished to the Otherworld.

But Brigit Quinn's dreams tell a different story.

The condemned return to haunt her sleep--pleading, accusing, refusing to be forgotten. Something is still wrong, even if the rest of the Circle of Nine insists the threat has passed.

When anonymous warnings surface and the police begin asking questions about the missing, Brigit's visions intensify, blurring the line between dream and prophecy. The Circle is unraveling. Shadows are gathering.

To restore what's been broken, Brigit knows they must return to the Otherworld and seek answers from the immortal Elders--knowing that to question them is to risk everything.

In this spellbinding fourth installment of the Circle of Nine series, ancient magic, mortal danger, and Brigit's quest for the truth collide in a journey that will test the bonds of loyalty, love, and the fragile trust between gods and mortals.

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PRAISE FOR CIRCLE OF NINE: MERCY IN THE MIST

"A mysterious and twisting tale full of magic, Irish lore, and a touch of romance."

- Silvia Acevedo, award-winning author of Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course

"Mercy in the Mist delivers spellbinding suspense. Positively enchanting!"

- Tracey S. Phillips, award-winning author of Forewarned

"Heros, sorcerers, good magic and evil test Brigit's sense of self, her resourcefulness, and her family's bonds."

- Evelyn Ann Casey, author of Candlewood

"A gripping collision of prophecy, peril, and betrayal --this spellbinding installment is riveting, immersive, and unforgettable."

--Laurie Buchanan, The Sean McPherson Novels

"An enchanting and suspenseful read."

-- Jeannée Sacken, award-winning author of the Annie Hawkins series

"... a well-written young adult urban fantasy with action, fun, adventure, magical realism, and cozy moments. I was hooked from the beginning."

-- 5-Star Review from Reader Views

"Original and deftly crafted . . . a clever, fun and compelling read from cover to cover."

-- Midwest Book Review

INSPIRATION FOR THE STORY

Necessity is the mother of invention … and I promised that this book would be ready for a debut at Milwaukee’s Irish Fest 2025. So once those words were out of my mouth, I had a firm deadline, but not a firm outline for this story.

I knew generally what my plot would be, but I hadn’t yet figured out all the fun subplots and nuances. But even with my tight timeline, I had so much fun writing this story. I made myself write a very loose chapter outline, knowing that would help me write quickly; however, I also left room for the writing magic. And there were plenty of ah-ha moments where I knew I could twist or turn the plot and (hopefully) make a very enjoyable read for everyone!

It took 47 writing days (not consecutively) to complete the rough draft—then another 47 days or so of editing. Luckily, I just made my deadline and the author copies arrived at my house with about 10 days to spare before Irish Fest.

If you’re curious . . . there’ll be two more books in this series for sure!

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