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The Hex Files: Wicked Never Sleeps (Mysteries from the Sixth Borough Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Gina LaManna (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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If you love JD Robb, Janet Evanovich, K.F. Breene, and J.K. Rowling, this is a world you don’t want to miss.

Welcome to Wicked, the paranormal sixth borough of New York.

Wicked is home to witches and goblins, werewolves and necromancers, elves and vampires…and former Detective Dani DeMarco. Dani’s busy with the grand opening of her family’s pizza parlor, when a knock on the door leaves her face to face with the stunning, yet lethal vampire in charge of the NYPD's supernatural branch—Captain Matthew King.

There’s been a high profile double homicide in the Sixth Borough, and Dani’s peculiar ability to see spells is the only hope to untangle the web of lies and magic connecting the dead victims. As the case spirals into a pulse-pounding chase, Dani’s not sure what’s worse: the fact that a ruthless killer has his sights set on her, or that her feelings for New York’s most infamous vampire have returned…

The Hex Files is fast-paced paranormal mystery series with a kickass heroine, hilarious sidekicks, and an immersive world that will pull you in faster than you can say pizza.

★★★★★ What Readers are Saying:
“ I really recommend this book as long as you like lighter urban fantasy with some romance.”
“Clever, sophisticated, well-written, definitely magical - I loved it!”
“My best description would have to be if Twilight and Harry Potter had a baby, it would be the Hex Files.”


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Gina LaManna is the USA TODAY bestselling author of over thirty books. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her family. Visit her on Facebook or Instagram!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CMTKD8J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LaManna Books (June 29, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2283 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 293 pages
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Gina LaManna is a USA TODAY bestselling author living in St. Paul, Minnesota with her family. Visit her on Facebook or Instagram!

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Women's Fiction:

PRETTY GUILTY WOMEN

Mystery:

The Hex Files:

Wicked Never Sleeps

Wicked Long Nights

Wicked Moon Rising

Wicked State of Mind

Wicked All The Way

Magic & Mixology Mysteries:

Hex on the Beach

Witchy Sour

Jinx & Tonic

Long Isle Iced Tea

Amuletto Kiss

Spelldriver

MAGIC, INC:

The Undercover Witch (Ainsley Shaw)

Spies & Spellbooks (anthology short)

Lola Pink Mysteries:

Shades of Pink

Shades of Stars

Shades of Sunshine

Reading Order for Lacey Luzzi:

Lacey Luzzi: Scooped

Lacey Luzzi: Sprinkled

Lacey Luzzi: Sparkled

Lacey Luzzi: Salted

Lacey Luzzi: Sauced

Lacey Luzzi: S'mored

Lacey Luzzi: Spooked

Lacey Luzzi: Seasoned

Lacey Luzzi: Spiced

Lacey Luzzi: Sugared

Lacey Luzzi: Sprouted

Lacey Luzzi: Shaved

The Little Things Mystery Series:

One Little Wish

Two Little Lies

Misty Newman:

Teased to Death

Short Story in Killer Beach Reads

Chick Lit:

Girl Tripping

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Becs
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive start for new series
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2018
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While set in the same world as the "Magic and Mixology" series, this book has a slightly darker, grittier tone which suits the story and characters perfectly. It featured a solid mystery with good detective work and introduces us to an interesting, likable cast of characters.
It's almost as if this book came from a different author - the voice/tone for the book is unique and doesn't resemble any of Ms LaManna's other series - I think that's a difficult thing for a writer to achieve and I'm impressed. Not surprised though, Ms LaManna's clearly talented and I love everything I've ever read by her.
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J Armstrong
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice new witchy detective novel
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
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Crime, murder, new drugs, old romances and puzzling clues. All this and more can be found in the intriguing world this author has managed to build. Danielle os a retired detective and in her pizza shop grand opening she is approached and recruited right back into the force to tackle a mysterious murder. This world was exciting and fast paced. The book wraps up nicely and leaves us with just enough questions to whet our appetite for the next book.
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Gilly
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 a great move into paranormal mysteries
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2018
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I have enjoyed so many books for this author. They have mostly been romances with great light humor and family twists. But this series sets up the possibility of being a really good urban fantasy series. The world building is excellent, there is romantic element and tension, and the characters are building nicely. What LaManna is particularly good with though is having a light hand, and letting the humor and relationships of all sorts build very naturally. I really recommend this book as long as you like lighter urban fantasy with some romance.
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Bookgyrl
5.0 out of 5 stars How I enjoy and love her books and wish I had just ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018
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Another new series by Gina LaManna. How I enjoy and love her books and wish I had just a little bit of her enormous imagination.

We visited 'Wicked' in the last novel of The Isle-series. Wicked is one of the boroughs of New York, but an invisible one like the Isle and inhabited by all sort of magic creatures.

Danielle (Dani) is a Reserve, which means she can see the residue of magic, and she has been a Detective on the police force until something made her retire. We find out what later in the story. She has just opened a pizza restaurant when her (police officer)-brother Nash arrives with Captain Matthew King. He is her ex-boyfriend, a vampire and in need of her help with a murder scene.

The story is told in changing POV's, which I liked as we get to know the thoughts of Matthew as well. Not in the first POV like Dani's, however. But it is clear the vampire is deeply in love with Dani and had his reasons to break off their relationship. As Dani is also still in love with him, I hope we will see those two get together (soon I hope.... my romantic heart needs it).

A small but important role for the 'Hex Files' of the title. Dani requests to see those files in exchange for her help. I am very curious about those files!!

The writing is very pleasant and original, as always. I can't recommend this author enough. I always know I will have a good read when I open one of her books. I love this new series and can't wait for the next, fortunately in just a couple of weeks!
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Helen Wawrejko
3.0 out of 5 stars Great imaginative magic
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2018
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I loved the premise and the imaginative magic; the residual nature of spells as they dissipate and the people who can read them are rare. Dani has left the force to start a life change of owning a pizzeria. Asked to help with a high profile case brings her back for a consulting gig only. And this is where you ground to a halt for me. The dragging out til the end of the book almost, why she left. The title of the book...there was no part of this book exploring these files. The next to the last page, the files were given to her. No inkling of what's in them, why she wanted them, why they are closed files. I waited the entire book to see what the files entailed. Seriously, name the book something else. *** tiny not really/maybe spoiler***.......................... Captain King stating that Dani was the only human he ever fed from. Hundreds of years old, come on. No synthetic blood hundreds of years ago. Pulled me right out of the story. On the fence if I purchase the next, as I did really like her magic and its applications.
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5.0 out of 5 stars She does it again
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019
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This series from Gina LaManna is set in the same world as her Magic in Mixology, Eternal Springs,and MAGIC, Inc. series' and it doesn't disappoint. Intriguing heroine with crazy family? ✔ Handsome hero with secrets? ✔ Supernatural community setting? ✔ Charming friend/sidekick? ✔ Mystery to be solved? ✔
Then a few more twists are added so you can hardly wait for the next book, which thankfully is already available. Our lead characters have a past-future romantic relationship as well as a working partnership, and they will continue to be thrown together. The family is all mixed up in everything, and our heroine owns a pizza shop and works as a consulting detective.
All I can say is that Gina has put all the pieces of a great series together again, and I'm in for the ride.
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Penguin
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2021
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I really enjoyed this story. I am a bit confused however. I kept pausing my reading to research Lamanna’s books because I felt like I jumped into the middle of a series. I kept looking for the prequel or even another series where these characters were introduced. I’m still not sure! I will continue to read the series though!
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Gemroo
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good first book
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019
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As I started to get through this book I began to read faster and faster. It was an interesting plot and set of characters unique from other urban fantasy books I read in the past. the other does a good job defining in distinguishing each character with their own personality and you can imagine each them in your mind. I am very much looking forward to the next book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars I bought audible
Reviewed in Germany on June 7, 2020
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After listening to this story I just couldn’t get into it. The plot although seemed good it wasn’t gritty enough for my taste. The main character cane across cold and the love interest just wasn’t there.
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Elisa
5.0 out of 5 stars A magically enjoyable read
Reviewed in Australia on July 6, 2018
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Moving into a new enchanted realm from her Magic and Mixology series, Gina Lamanna introduced us all to a glimpse of the Sixth Borough in Amuletto Kiss book 4 in the magic and mixology series and now she has released the first of the Hex Files books 'Wicked Never Sleeps' I loved meeting Dani Demarco and I'm still fanning myself cool after meeting Captain Mathew King the sexiest Vampire around even though I think he is also the biggest idiot around for dumping Dani I'm hoping he comes to his senses soon but aside from the interesting main characters who have interesting pasts with each other and hopefully a wonderful future I also loved meeting some of the smaller characters Willa, Jack, Nash, Grey they were all fantastic and I just know they will all make the Sith Borough a very exciting place to visit, this first mystery was a really doozie with shifters, fangs, enchanted furniture, spells galore and of course murder.

This was a wonderful Magical read I just couldn't put down.
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serendipity5
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid start to a series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2018
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I really liked this, I just really wanted to love it too. The premise is amazing, I do love a good supernatural police procedural. It's one of my favourite tropes. However I think I need to give it another book to get into. The whole idea of a hidden borough seems great, I just found it difficult to buy into at times. Dani is certainly everything I look for in a heroine, tough, fearless and never lets go until the case is over, despite not being all powerful. The magical drug idea was a fascinating concept and I loved how all the different abilities were unique. The characters were engaging and Dani's family certainly seem worth knowing. A favourite to come into the scene was Willa, providing light hearted fun. I'll try the next out.
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Dallass
4.0 out of 5 stars Great first book.
Reviewed in Australia on July 12, 2020
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I had a lot of fun reading this. Dani has an odd brand of magic, and after taking early retirement to open up a pizza parlour she ends up being dragged back into an investigation that leads to a whole lot more than she bargained for.

Loved Dani and her talking furniture, Matthew is complicated, but worth it, Willa is a walking disaster but so sweet and funny, and then there are her brothers. Oh, and the very Alpha, Grey, who might be a potential spanner in the works for Matthew.

A lot of action, fast paced plot and unanswered questions. Can’t wait to get my hands on book 2.

4 stars ⭐️
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