Vale Investigation

He's done a deal with Death herself. But unless he can send beasts back to the Otherworld, losing his life will be the least of his worries…PI Bellamy Vale's near-immortality doesn't give him a moment to rest. Completely worn down as Death's supernatural detective, he's starting to think he got the short-end of his do-or-die deal. So when a string of savage attacks grip the city, Vale abandons all hope of sleep and sets out to discover who let the Otherworld beast free…Reading dead crime victims' minds for clues, Vale attracts the very unwanted attention of a fresh-faced journalist and his jealous police officer ex. Reluctantly agreeing to let the women tag along for the danger, the investigation reveals his worst fears. It turns out letting the brutal monster loose may only be the first wave of destruction.Can PI Vale catch the puppet-master before the whole world is dragged to hell?Hostile Takeover is the first book in the fast-paced Vale Investigation urban fantasy series. If you like classic noir-style action, out-of-control mythology, and a healthy dose of sarcastic charm, then you'll love Cristelle Comby's edge-of-your-seat adventure.Independent Press Awards Winner (Urban Fantasy Category in 2019)

He's cleaning out the city's last monsters. But has he just rubbed a Jinn the wrong way?PI Bellamy Vale never wants to see another magical beast for the rest of his near-immortal life. Exhausted from hard days and long nights taking out the supernatural trash for Lady McDeath, he's relieved to get a simple missing persons case. But when he learns his new employer is from the otherworld and pursued by a spirit intent on enslaving the planet, Vale fears eternal life isn't what it's cracked up to be.Hunting down clues, Vale finds himself embroiled in an evil high-fashion scheme as he tries to catch slippery, body-hopping Jinns. And with the missing woman and two of his friends stitched up in the action, if this dangerous plot gets off the catwalk and into closets, the world is doomed.Can the tired detective recharge his skills for one last attempt to save humanity?Evil Embers is the second book in the action-packed Vale Investigation urban fantasy series. If you like paranormal mysteries, Arabian mythology, and a heavy helping of snark, then you'll love Cristelle Comby's gripping tale.

He can't be killed. But that protection doesn't extend to his friends…PI Bellamy Vale may have sold his soul to Hell, but his heart's in the right place. So when a friend reaches out for help to find his missing niece, he readily agrees. But the straightforward case takes a dark turn when he discovers deadly ancient rituals and a mysterious vigilante prowling Little Japan.Pushing hard to uncover the truth, Vale gets trapped by a supernaturally connected crime boss and faces a choice: steal a powerful rare artifact or say goodbye to his buddy. To disobey will end someone's life, but giving in could summon an underworld force that not even Lady McDeath's mighty powers can defeat…Will Vale put his immortal status on the line and save the world from a fate worse than death?Avenging Spirit is the third book in the hard-boiled Vale Investigation urban fantasy series. If you like smart-mouthed detectives, Japanese lore, and page-turning action, then you'll love Cristelle Comby's noir adventure.

A dark sorcerer. Trapped souls at sea. Can a detective with mystical skills survive the tsunami of evil that is about to be unleashed on his city?PI Bellamy Vale is determined to save Cold City from supernatural peril. So with news of a Chilean businessman's child disappearing out of his own home, Vale won't rest until he solves the case. But a sinister presence at the luxury apartment sets off his psychic sense, and the private eye fears something is grievously amiss.Teaming up with his nemesis on the force and his ex-girlfriend, Vale learns from a powerful witch that the boy is trapped on a ship run by enslaved souls. But with a bloodthirsty lizard creature threatening to permanently end his search, Vale's fury could release a skill he didn't know he had.Will he rescue the missing kid before these deadly spirits destroy everything in their path?Ghost Ship is the fourth book in the thrilling Vale Investigation dark urban fantasy series. If you like edge-of-your-seat action, otherworldly beasts, and gritty detectives, then you'll love Cristelle Comby's mysterious noir tale.