Tiff is called in early to the police station only to discover her friend, Lynn, had been killed with Tiff’s address crumpled up in her pocket. What had Lynn running to see her? She’s too close and the police won’t allow her to be involved. Of course that doesn’t stop Tiff and Royal from investigating on their own and what they eventually uncover is huge.

Carrie, a ghost from the prior book--the only one that Tiff knows of that can travel from the area she died at--suddenly shows up on her doorstep and adds a nice twist to the story.

For those who aren’t familiar with the series, “demons” are merely the word Tiff uses when encountering a race of beings from another dimension or “world.” Tiff is psychic with the ability to see the otherness of these people. She also sees the ghosts of those who died a violent death and works as a police consultant to solve their murders. Royal is a Gelpha from this other world who she first meets as a police detective she doesn’t trust. Through him and the relationship that develops, we learn about this other world. From the author’s comments, this apparently is the last book in the series. Start at the beginning, Along Came a Demon, to better enjoy this story.

As always, the characters and storyline are interesting and I would have read the book in one sitting if I hadn’t started it so late in the day. I was immediately sucked in. The ending is startling; I don’t see how anyone would be able to guess it.

My only complaint is that the story could have been tighter. Some of it felt a little scattered and another aspect was somewhat repetitious. But on the whole, definitely a worthwhile read.

If you’ve read the other books, you definitely aren’t going to want to miss this one. ( )