4.6 (7 ratings)

Specter Inspector: From the World of Novel (Dead and Back Again)

Name: Specter Inspector: From the World of Novel (Dead and Back Again)
Rating: 4.6 (7 reviews)
Author: C. Rae D'Arc
ISBN: 1961733099

by C. Rae D'Arc

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About this book

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Nothing is as it seems in the land of Mystery

Welcome to sleazy Shigaqua, capital of Noir, where the line blurs most between friend and foe, mentor and monster, and victim and villain.

Among the dense population of law enforcers and private investigators, Aeron Spade has a unique edge to solve crime: he can visit the dead in his dreams. With the help of his ghostly friends (including Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Auguste Dupin), Aeron is determined to use his gift to bring justice against the city's most elusive criminals. He's on track to become the newest recruit of Noir's most prestigious private investigations agency, but first, he must prove his mettle by solving the dead-end case of a young boy's murder in a haunted theater.

Lacking support from the police or his potential employer, Aeron must use his own resources to defend the accused and find the real killer. However, Aeron's few living contacts are occupied with treacherous cases that dredge up his paralyzing fears and threaten to expose his true identity. In a city teeming with mobsters and sleuths, keeping his own secrets may be more challenging than uncovering those of a vengeful poltergeist.

Join Aeron's haunted cases in Specter Inspector, book one of the Dead and Back Again series, and follow-up of C. Rae D'Arc's Haunted Romance trilogy. If you like Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Jonathan Stroud's Anthony Lockwood, or Daisuke Kambe (Millionaire Detective, by Yasutaka Tsutsui), then prepare to fall in love with Aeron Spade in this story that readers call "so clever," "fun," and "intriguing!"

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: 1961733099

Reader Reviews

A multi-genre mystery of literary proportions

October 1, 2024

Specter Inspector (Series Title: Dead and Back Again) is a second series following the Haunted Romance trilogy by C. Rae D’Arc. No prior reading is necessary, however. It is set in a magical world named Novel where each country is representative of a literary genre. Aeron Spade is a recent graduate from a Mystery school. Though he was born in Fantasy (and is thus, a Fantastic), his greatest desire is to become a detective in Mystery. A leading detective firm in Noir promises to hire him if he...

Fun Book

November 16, 2024

I really like this author, and the story is a good story. My grief is that if you picked up this book without having read the Haunted Romance series, you will be missing some of the humor and back story. Mrs D'Arc is a very creative author and keeps surprising me with her stories Read the books, your teenagers will love them. ) One person found this helpful

Spooky sweet mystery!!

September 17, 2024

This continuation in the world of novel is a fun new exploration! Little Aeron is all grown up and trying to make a name for himself away from his distinguished parents (a fantastic and a horror native). He dives into mystery headfirst. Speaking to ghosts to help solve murders may seem pretty straight forward, but Aeron is still honing his skills, and finding some flirts and romance along the way. A pleasant mix of mystery, horror, and romance, Specter Inspector is a fun, quick read with great...

plot twists and poltergeists!

December 5, 2025

Aeron is back in his best book yet! So exciting to see him all grown up and solving mysteries👀 This book is a thrilling read with red herrings and great mystery, with all the charm we’ve come to expect from Miss D’arc! Murder Mystery with a touch of Fantasy!! Don’t miss it!! ) One person found this helpful