Stuart Jaffe

OLD LOVE, OLDER HATEWhen a boyfriend from Sandra's past hires the Porter Agency to investigate a haunted firehouse, Max and Drummond know there's going to be trouble. Yet nobody is prepared for the twisted path they embark on. A path that takes them into a harrowing murder, a botched curse, and the rumblings of a witch war.But after Sandra's life is placed in jeopardy, Max throws off the gloves. To save her, he's ready to take on the toughest witches in all of North Carolina if he must - nothing will stop him when his love is on the line.Join Max, Sandra, Drummond and the rest of the gang as they battle witches, ghosts, curses, and more in another exciting paranormal mystery.

Old Power, New CorruptionMax Porter has had his share of odd cases. That goes with the territory when one of your partners is the ghost of a 1940s detective. But the idea of being hired by a witch coven to save witches seems wrong from the start, and it only gets worse.Bad enough that Max can't trust anything his clients say, but his own wife is being lured closer into becoming a real witch - something that terrifies Max and sows distrust. Add to that a mysterious group of witch hunters, a long dead curse brought back to cause havoc, and power players in the shadows, and it's no wonder The Porter Agency is stretched to the breaking point.Between fighting their enemies and fighting each other, this may end up the toughest case of their lives. One that could alter the balance of power among all witches for years to come.

When Max and Sandra moved to North Carolina, they walked into a world of ghost, witches, and curses. Over the years, and with the help of the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, they have fought to build a life for themselves.But now, it all goes on the line. No fight of their past can match what awaits when the Hull family and the Magi Group go to war. Caught between the magic and muscle of these groups, Max and Sandra will have to call in all the help they can find if they are to survive.Only one thing is for sure. Everything will change.

Old Tragedies, New HorrorsMax and Sandra Porter have encountered many frightening things in North Carolina -- witches, curses, covens, and evil families to name a few -- encounters that left them broke and broken. Now, just as Max and Sandra are getting their lives back together, they meet a pregnant woman convinced her house is trying to possess her baby.But this is no ordinary haunted house.Every avenue they investigate leads Max to the same daunting conclusion -- there is no ghost doing the haunting. Yet something supernatural clearly is involved. Along with his trusty partner, the ghost of a 1940s detective named Drummond, Max will use all his skills and the aid of those he cares about to uncover the truth. But a long-hidden truth is a dangerous thing.For Max and Sandra, it might even be deadly.

Old Wars, New BattlesFighting ghosts, witches, and curses is nothing new for Max and Sandra Porter. But when a Civil War ghost gets tethered to their teenage son, J, everything is new. And terrifying.With the help of their partner and ghost, Marshall Drummond, the team will be up against serious and deadly problems - dealing with the head witch of North Carolina, raising ancient bones from the bottom of lake, breaking forgotten curses, and far more.But worse than that, they will have to face the most difficult challenge of all - J starts dating.

Times are rough for Max and Sandra. They've lost their income, live in a trailer, and struggle to make ends meet - all due to the resurrected Tucker Hull. To make matters worse, the ghost detective, Marshall Drummond, refuses to move on and resides in their trailer.Barely able to afford food, they are desperate to get back on their feet. So, when Max's sole client is murdered in the mysterious Baxter House, he knows they've reached the breaking point. And there's only one way out - push on through.Max, Drummond, and Sandra will face secret societies, stolen gold, hidden codes, the darkest magic, and of course, the Hulls. The only question - will they live through it all?Mixing real North Carolina history with ghosts, witches, magic and more, Southern Gothic continues the supernatural thrills and mystery you've come to expect from Max Porter.

Delve into a world both Real and Supernatural when North Carolina history mixes with the paranormal in this pulse-pounding series. The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries is a highly addictive series that'll keep you turning pages late into the night. Fun, funny, suspenseful, and scary, this omnibus edition includes the first THREE books in the best-selling series and is over 600 pages of mystery and excitement "Southern Bound gets it right A great blend of ghosts and gumshoes. If you like haunting mysteries you'll love Southern Bound " - Edgar-nominated author, Joel Goldman SOUTHERN BOUND (Book 1)When Max and Sandra Porter moved down to North Carolina, they thought they were getting a new beginning - good job, good pay, and a lovely little place in Winston-Salem. But the family that hired him to research land deals in North Carolina is not all that they seem. And when Max discovers that his office is haunted by Marshall Drummond, PI - a ghost from the 1940s - what started as a simple research job sinks him neck-deep in a world of old mysteries and dangerous enemies. One in which ghosts, witches, curses, and spells exist. One in which something as innocent as a book can turn deadly. SOUTHERN CHARM (Book 2)When Max and the gang are hired by an art forging ghost to find a lost painting, Max thinks it'll be easy money. But villains old and new come out, and the race is on for the painting and the secrets it contains. A race that will lead Max into a mess of magic spells, haunted houses, ancient curses, and even Blackbeard the Pirate. SOUTHERN BELLE (Book 3)Max thought he had enough trouble dealing with one witch in Winston-Salem. But a new case brings to light an entire coven of witches. Angry, cursed, dead witches. Lucky for Max he has the aid of his partner, the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, and his sharp-witted wife, Sandra. Together, they'll face enemies at every turn, and things only get worse when the mysterious Hull family and the FBI start poking into Max's life. He'll need all his team can give with a case that involves the theft of a cursed bell, dark magic, spirit possession, and ghastly murders. All in all, just another day at the office for Max Porter.

OLD CRIMES, ANCIENT CURSESWhen Max and the gang are hired by an art forging ghost to find a lost painting, he thinks it'll be easy money. But villains old and new come out, and the race is on for the painting and the secrets it contains. Since his partner, the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, is now free to roam around North Carolina, Max has an ally stronger than ever before. Along with Max's wife, they will follow the clues into a mess of magic spells, haunted houses, ancient curses, and even Blackbeard the Pirate.The only question: Are they prepared for what they'll find?

The thrilling conclusion to The Ridnight Mysteries After returning to the East, Zev Asterling attempts to put away his Master-Solver days and rebuild his life. Political tensions have run high since the events at Ridnight Castle, and a summit between the Frontier and the East is a sliver of light that many cling to.But when a politician's daughter is kidnapped, Zev is called upon to do what he does best. With the help of Axon, Pilot, and Bellemont, they must find the daughter in order to avert an all-out war. Along the way, his companions will have to resolve their feelings about the gods, their nations, and each other if they want to make it out alive.Zev will have to set aside long-held grudges and family issues to deal with a threat the likes of which no one has ever encountered before, as his investigation takes him deep into the bowels of the city, pits him against a bizarre cult, and forces him to battle rogue witches who have the power to destroy the entire East.Waterfire is the final chapter in The Ridnight Mysteries, a stunning high fantasy mystery trilogy from Stuart Jaffe, author of The Max Porter Paraormal Mysteries.

The thrilling conclusion to The Ridnight Mysteries After returning to the East, Zev Asterling attempts to put away his Master-Solver days and rebuild his life. Political tensions have run high since the events at Ridnight Castle, and a summit between the Frontier and the East is a sliver of light that many cling to.But when a politician's daughter is kidnapped, Zev is called upon to do what he does best. With the help of Axon, Pilot, and Bellemont, they must find the daughter in order to avert an all-out war. Along the way, his companions will have to resolve their feelings about the gods, their nations, and each other if they want to make it out alive.Zev will have to set aside long-held grudges and family issues to deal with a threat the likes of which no one has ever encountered before, as his investigation takes him deep into the bowels of the city, pits him against a bizarre cult, and forces him to battle rogue witches who have the power to destroy the entire East.Waterfire is the final chapter in The Ridnight Mysteries, a stunning high fantasy mystery trilogy from Stuart Jaffe, author of The Max Porter Paraormal Mysteries.

The Shield of Taladoro. A mythic artifact recovered by the valiant efforts of Axon Coponiv along with brave adventurers from the East and the Feral Lands.But now, during the unveiling celebration at Ridnight Castle, the Shield has been stolen. The King tasks Zev Asterling, master-solver, with finding it.The guests, representatives from either side of the world, point fingers at each other, and Zev must navigate the lies and treachery behind someone who has taken the Shield but is still in the castle. Tensions mount as he interviews all those who had a hand in finding the Shield and getting it to the castle. If he doesn't solve the case and find the Shield fast, a war is going to begin. Right there in the ballroom.The Waters of Taladoro is the second volume of The Ridnight Mysteries, a stunning new high fantasy mystery trilogy from Stuart Jaffe, the author of The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries.

The Shield of Taladoro. A mythic artifact recovered by the valiant efforts of Axon Coponiv along with brave adventurers from the East and the Feral Lands.But now, during the unveiling celebration at Ridnight Castle, the Shield has been stolen. The King tasks Zev Asterling, master-solver, with finding it.The guests, representatives from either side of the world, point fingers at each other, and Zev must navigate the lies and treachery behind someone who has taken the Shield but is still in the castle. Tensions mount as he interviews all those who had a hand in finding the Shield and getting it to the castle. If he doesn't solve the case and find the Shield fast, a war is going to begin. Right there in the ballroom.The Waters of Taladoro is the second volume of The Ridnight Mysteries, a stunning new high fantasy mystery trilogy from Stuart Jaffe, the author of The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries.

When a team quests to destroy the evil Beast of the West, death is to be expected. But murder by one of their own? Nobody expected that.Zev Asterling, a brilliant yet strange man, is asked to go undercover and join this group as a new adventurer in hopes to discover the truth. But the murderer is clever and dangerous, and the truth is not always desirable. Especially when everyone is a suspect.The Leader -- though raised to be a princess, she chose to be a warrior. She's the best hope to defeating the Beast for she alone possesses the power to wield the Water Blade. But how far would she go to gain the glory of an entire kingdom?The Right Hand -- a burly beast of a man who has served the team well for years. He is trusted, respected, but also cold and calculating. He would do anything to serve the greater good and those he follows. Perhaps even murder.The Wild Man -- a former soldier of the East, a charming smile, and a deadly hand. With charisma to match his viciousness, he could be the warmth of the team or the first to cull the weakest link. Especially if that weakness got in his way.The Witch -- stolen from her family in the West and raised in the East, she is the only one of the group capable of casting spells. And the only one with divided loyalties.The Water Blade is Book One of The Ridnight Mysteries, a new fantasy mystery series from Stuart Jaffe, author of the Nathan K novels and the Max Porter Mysteries. The Ridnight Mysteries blend fantasy and mystery elements in a way that will have readers clamoring for more.

When a team quests to destroy the evil Beast of the West, death is to be expected. But murder by one of their own? Nobody expected that.Zev Asterling, a brilliant yet strange man, is asked to go undercover and join this group as a new adventurer in hopes to discover the truth. But the murderer is clever and dangerous, and the truth is not always desirable. Especially when everyone is a suspect.The Leader -- though raised to be a princess, she chose to be a warrior. She's the best hope to defeating the Beast for she alone possesses the power to wield the Water Blade. But how far would she go to gain the glory of an entire kingdom?The Right Hand -- a burly beast of a man who has served the team well for years. He is trusted, respected, but also cold and calculating. He would do anything to serve the greater good and those he follows. Perhaps even murder.The Wild Man -- a former soldier of the East, a charming smile, and a deadly hand. With charisma to match his viciousness, he could be the warmth of the team or the first to cull the weakest link. Especially if that weakness got in his way.The Witch -- stolen from her family in the West and raised in the East, she is the only one of the group capable of casting spells. And the only one with divided loyalties.The Water Blade is Book One of The Ridnight Mysteries, a new fantasy mystery series from Stuart Jaffe, author of the Nathan K novels and the Max Porter Mysteries. The Ridnight Mysteries blend fantasy and mystery elements in a way that will have readers clamoring for more.

As a private investigator in North Carolina, most of Marshall Drummond's cases involve that other world - the one with ghosts and spells, the one with witches and curses, the one most people never see or want to see.Welcome to the Marshall Drummond Case Files. Stories that explore the dark mysteries and thrilling adventures of 1940s PI, Marshall Drummond, before he died and became the ghost detective found in the bestselling Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries.This second installment details four harrowing cases that follow one terrible decision and its repercussions. Witches, spirits, curses, magic, and danger. It's all here. It's all waiting for you.