Bad Magic and Whiskey

<p><strong>She swore off death magic a decade ago. Her family's survival depends on breaking that promise.</strong></p><p></p><p>In 1880s Colorado Territory a retired death mage has sworn off her dark powers after a catastrophic failure cost hundreds of lives. Now living quietly on a failing homestead with her found family she wants nothing more than to forget the blood-soaked years she spent hunting supernatural threats for the government. But when mysterious deaths begin draining the life from their livestock and a young agent arrives with a lucrative contract desperation forces her hand. </p><p></p><p>As shadows from her violent past resurface she's drawn into a web of magical murders in Las Vegas New Mexico Territory. Women are dying by sinister means their life essence stolen for a purpose far more sinister than simple murder. Working alongside old allies and new companions she uncovers a conspiracy of cursed artifacts necromancy and a revenge scheme designed specifically to destroy her.</p><p></p><p>Perfect for fans of Emma Bull's Territory and the dark magic of V. E. Schwab this supernatural western delivers gritty frontier justice with a paranormal twist. Strong women found family bonds and the brutal cost of wielding forbidden power collide in a tale where redemption comes at a devastating price. Some powers demand a sacrifice. Some debts are paid in</p><p>blood.</p><p></p>