The Woman in the Wires - Paperback

by Susan F. Banks (Author)

A cannibal demon is hiding in a mountain of black sand in Los Angeles.
The Circle of Augustus is scattered across space and time, unable to help.
The new Guardian of L.A. must summon the heat of Venus to protect the city.

"The writing style of the book is a masterclass in intricacy and captivation... The climactic showdown almost had me in tears..." --Fiverr Reviewer

"...final chapters are captivating. I love the blend of horror, sensational action, and humor. There's also genuine poignancy in [the] evocations of the characters' affections for each other. " Mark Spencer, Author and Editor

Willet Du Place is the new Guardian of Los Angeles. She feels totally unprepared for the job. The emotions of other people project onto her and tie her up in color-coded wires at the most inopportune times. But there is help. An ancient Guardian shows Willet how to perceive the energies and particles flowing beneath surface realities and forge them into protective barriers. A cat named Smoke adopts her and offers a kind of help she never could have anticipated. And the Silver Warrior stands at her side, ready to lay down his life for her or kiss her passionately if she needs that, which she does. Will it be enough to save L.A. from the carnage of a hungry cannibal?