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Thrown together on their first case, Eleri and Donovan must deal with a charismatic cult leader and his true-believers. As Eleri and Donovan dig deeper, they'll discover that NightShade’s mysteries aren’t coincidence.

Under Dark Skies

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The supernatural isn’t hiding in the woods. It’s getting recruited into the FBI.

Their first case could break them both…

Eleri Eames thought her career as an FBI analyst was over after her last case got her committed for psychiatric help. When she’s offered a chance to be an agent with the secret NightShade division, it feels like a second chance. But her new partner may be hiding more than she is, and he and NightShade are both not what she expected.

Donovan Heath was content in the morgue, his uncanny abilities making him a sought-after medical examiner. When his wins start drawing unwanted attention, that offer from the Bureau starts looking like a solution. NightShade needs the unusual edge he brings. Donovan understands what he is makes him a target, but Eleri might just figure him out before he can decide if he even trusts her.

Thrown together on their first assignment, they’ll have to track a charismatic cult leader, solve a high-profile kidnapping, and navigate a world where nothing is as it seems. As NightShade’s mysteries grow darker, the line between what they hunt and what they are blurs.

Will their secrets save them or destroy them?

Under Dark Skies is the first book in the NightShade Forensic FBI Files, an award-winning paranormal thriller series that blends supernatural FBI investigations, atmospheric suspense, procedural suspense, and developed character arcs. This series opener has earned multiple book awards and critical acclaim, launching a fan-favorite world that only grows darker and more dangerous with each installment. From USA Today Bestselling Author AJ Scudiere, Under Dark Skies is perfect for readers who crave twistdriven series storytelling that will keep you signing up for the next case and the next…

Book Club Questions

 

  1. Many characters brought personal baggage to the case. How did their backstories change the book? 
  2. Did any of the characters’ choices make you question right versus wrong? Which moments stuck with you?
  3. What were your first impressions of Eleri Eames and Donovan Heath—how did their personalities and backstories set the tone for their partnership?
  4. Both characters harbor secrets and past trauma. How did those hidden truths affect their dynamic and your empathy toward them?
  5. Scudiere blends scientific procedure with supernatural phenomena. How did this add to the book?
  6. How did you feel about Eleri and Donovan as partners? Was their rapport believable—and did it evolve over the course of the book?
  7. How did the remote Texas locale and cult compound setting influence the mood and your immersion?
  8. The cult’s allure and devotion play central roles. What resonated most about how belief influenced the followers—and even the agents?

This novel fuses FBI thriller, procedural, and paranormal elements. How did that blend work—or did one genre feel dominant?

Tropes in this Book

Unlikely Partners
New Agent on the Job
Secret Government Division
Hidden Pasts
Found Family / Misfit Team
Science Meets Supernatural
Female Sleuths
Undercover Investigation
Paranormal Procedural

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ISBN: 9798368938875
ASIN: B00MY8JUD4
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Publish Date: by Griffyn Ink

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