A twenty-year-old secret lies revealed. Someone wants it reburied at any cost. She's now marked for termination with extreme prejudice.
Julia Xero is in shock. At twenty-two, the introverted orphan found her dream job cleaning up after the dead and even acquired a family worth staying and fighting for. The semi-stuck-up hidden race she works for doesn't take the news that she's not entirely human well, but Julia stubbornly stands her ground despite one of them "shockingly" trying to kill her outright.
Remanded into her employer's custody, Julia is desperate to skip past these inane distractions so she can concentrate on stopping the true danger—a plot to neuter a large portion of humanity without their consent. More than willing to kick ass and take names, Julia obstinately pushes forward despite the realization that someone can't abide her very existence.
Can Julia stay alive long enough to discover and stop her new nemesis while keeping her newfound family from becoming collateral damage?
The Secret Aftermath is the fast-paced second book in The Discoveries of Julia Xero urban fantasy thriller series. If you enjoy close calls, digging for secrets, and do-or-die heroines, then you're in for an unearthed treat in Gloria Oliver's mystery adventure.
Grab your copy of The Secret Aftermath to uncover more hidden truths today!
Excerpt
The female herald removed a ring from her pocket and put it on, then touched its gemstone to the keyhole on the panel and uttered words I couldn't quite hear.
The elevator started down. None of the numbers on the board lit up or showed on the tiny screen above the doors, so it was hard to tell, but the descent seemed to take longer than usual. My ears popped just before the car finally came to a stop, which was weird. Just how deep did we go?
The doors opened, showing a stone passage only a foot wider than the elevator doors. The white natural stone had been smoothed and polished. A chalky white like how my skin will look like once I'm dead, I thought.
The female herald didn't hesitate; she stepped out of the elevator, leaving the rest of us to follow. Compared to the openness and extended visibility outdoors, the corridor felt somehow heavy, almost oppressive. Runes along the curved ceiling glowed, giving off light for us to see by.
We didn't go far, for which I was grateful. The day's strenuous events and the suddenness of being cut off from the energy had left me bone weary. Anghelescu walked beside me, and I caught the occasional half-glance coming my way, as if to make sure I wasn't about to fall on my face. The calm, even set of her expression during all this would have made the top poker players in the world proud.
Professional Reviews
Love this series!
I love how Julia is growing her emotional bubble and allowing others to get close to her. Great read, I really enjoyed coming back to Julia for a second book.
Awesome story
I can't wait to see what happens next. I love the newness of the storyline. The slow burn romance doesn't disappoint either
Fantastic!
The Secret Aftermath is the highly anticipated second instalment in The Discoveries of Julia Xero series by Gloria Oliver. I admit I squealed when I saw this book had hit my Kindle as I absolutely adored the first book, and have been anticipating what the second book might hold ever since finishing Book #1. I was part way through a fantastic Boxed set when this book arrived, and I didn’t hesitate to put the box set aside so I could dive into this story immediately. I held my breath as I set off, as I really did have high hopes that this would be as good as the first instalment. Well, I am here to admit that I really should never have doubted Ms. Oliver, as this was every bit as good as the first, if not better.
If you haven’t read the first book yet, I highly recommend that you do, as this book picks up right where the first book left off. So, knowing what happens in the first book will ensure there is no confusion as to what has happened, and what ensues from there. Plus, the first book provides character introductions, story foundations, and other important information- all of which will enhance your reading experience and enjoyment of this book/series.
Julia has made numerous discoveries since we met her at the beginning of Book #1- all of which have turned her world upside down. An orphan who had struggled to find her place in the world, seems to have finally found ‘her tribe’ after she started her new, albeit unorthodox, job. The ‘cleaning’ job not only led to her new-found ‘family of sorts, but has also been a jaw-dropping journey of discovery. All of which seems threatened now, with a sinister plot in the works, and a powerful adversary intent on eliminating the ‘threat’ she poses- making for a gripping read.
This is a fantastic urban fantasy with dramatic developments, danger, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, agendas, friendship, emotion, thrills, assassins, the paranormal, complexity, layers, secrets, quirky characters, a recurring cast, superb world building, rich details + descriptions, emotion, high stakes, and much, much more.
OMG- I seriously can’t wait for Book #3 to arrive. I need it STAT! Loving this series so hard!
Highly recommended!
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