A gripping urban fantasy laced with fantastical thrills and ominous dangers.
From award-winning author Elizabeth R. Jensen comes a gripping story laced with fantastical thrills and ominous danger.
Upon discovering a box of journals, Elyse Hutchinson finds herself haunted by thoughts of her family. She knows little more about them than they were horse ranchers, like her, dating back over one hundred years long before the virus changed the whole world.
Elyse meets Josh on a blind date. Yet their encounter is far from a coincidence. As a double agent for The FBI and the anti-government organization Hellfire and Chaos, Josh's loyalty will be tested when both have a particular interest in Elyse and the magical talents she is rumored to have. Duty requires he turn her over to them. However, the feelings the pair have developed for each other have him ready to protect her at all costs.
Can Elyse find the truth about her ancestry in time to save them both? Or will Josh be forced into a betrayal that will ruin their lives and chance at happiness forever?
What People Are Saying
“There are some strong seeds of creative worldbuilding that can power future series entries, especially the ideas of magical abilities emerging from virus exposure in the womb and an American landscape torn between pockets of high technology and nature’s post-devastation regrowth. The author’s knowledge of ranching comes through well, and journal entries from the pre-COVID-50 era deepen the narrative. A solidly satisfying ending builds to a strong hook for the sequel.
Takeaway: Surprising urban fantasy of feds, vampires, and Atlanta 150 years in the future.”
— BookLife Review
"Elyse was a really interesting main character to follow and I enjoyed getting to go on this journey with the characters. Elizabeth R. Jensen does a fantastic job in writing this type of book and was everything that I hoped for from the description. I was engaged with the story and going through this in the genre. I’m so glad I got to read this and look forward to more."
— Kathryn M.
“An enthralling tale that blends a mysterious family legacy with a world of magical talents and adds a complex web of espionage just to keep things spicy. The characters, particularly Elyse and Josh, are well-crafted, and the evolving dynamics between them are compelling. I was especially impressed with the dialogue techniques that underpin all their suspenseful encounters, offering a natural progression of their relationship under quite extraordinary circumstances. The novel's blend of the supernatural and espionage creates a unique and engaging narrative that keeps the reader invested until the very end. I loved the way the scenes and chapters shifted in a cinematic style, bringing fresh perspectives and new atmospheres that turn the mood on a knife-edge. Overall, Jensen delivers a thrilling and imaginative tale that seamlessly blends genres, making Hoodwinked in Hotlanta a captivating read that I would not hesitate to recommend.”