4.6 (7 ratings)

Specter Inspector: From the World of Novel (Dead and Back Again)

Name: Specter Inspector: From the World of Novel (Dead and Back Again)
Rating: 4.6 (7 reviews)
Author: C. Rae D'Arc
ISBN: 1961733099

by C. Rae D'Arc

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About this book

Welcome to the rain-slicked streets of Shigaqua, a noir-soaked metropolis where the shadows have teeth and the dead have much to say. Aeron Spade is no ordinary investigator; he possesses the chilling gift of communing with the departed in his dreams. Guided by the restless spirits of history’s greatest fictional detectives—Holmes, Poirot, and Dupin—Aeron is determined to carve out his own legacy in a city that eats the righteous for breakfast.

His path to joining an elite agency hits a gruesome snag when he is tasked with solving a murder inside a notoriously haunted theater. As he peels back the layers of a spectral conspiracy, Aeron finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of mobsters and vengeful poltergeists. With the police standing in his way and his own dark history threatening to surface, he must decide who to trust in a world where the line between mentor and monster is razor-thin.

Blending gritty urban fantasy with a slow-burn dark romance, this atmospheric tale is perfect for those who crave a haunting mystery with a supernatural edge. Dive into this gripping paranormal odyssey where justice is a ghost story, and survival requires more than just a keen mind.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: 1961733099

Reader Reviews

A multi-genre mystery of literary proportions

October 1, 2024

Specter Inspector (Series Title: Dead and Back Again) is a second series following the Haunted Romance trilogy by C. Rae D’Arc. No prior reading is necessary, however. It is set in a magical world named Novel where each country is representative of a literary genre. Aeron Spade is a recent graduate from a Mystery school. Though he was born in Fantasy (and is thus, a Fantastic), his greatest desire is to become a detective in Mystery. A leading detective firm in Noir promises to hire him if he...

Fun Book

November 16, 2024

I really like this author, and the story is a good story. My grief is that if you picked up this book without having read the Haunted Romance series, you will be missing some of the humor and back story. Mrs D'Arc is a very creative author and keeps surprising me with her stories Read the books, your teenagers will love them. ) One person found this helpful

Spooky sweet mystery!!

September 17, 2024

This continuation in the world of novel is a fun new exploration! Little Aeron is all grown up and trying to make a name for himself away from his distinguished parents (a fantastic and a horror native). He dives into mystery headfirst. Speaking to ghosts to help solve murders may seem pretty straight forward, but Aeron is still honing his skills, and finding some flirts and romance along the way. A pleasant mix of mystery, horror, and romance, Specter Inspector is a fun, quick read with great...

plot twists and poltergeists!

December 5, 2025

Aeron is back in his best book yet! So exciting to see him all grown up and solving mysteries👀 This book is a thrilling read with red herrings and great mystery, with all the charm we’ve come to expect from Miss D’arc! Murder Mystery with a touch of Fantasy!! Don’t miss it!! ) One person found this helpful