The Evie Chester Files Series by Nita Round

A gifted slave. A cursed woman. Together can they gain their freedom?Evie Chester is a slave with a precious gift. Living in a world that both marvels and fears magic and the unexplained.Evie dreams of being free and of acceptance. When an opportunity presents itself for escape she finds herself pursued with a bounty on her head. Eyes are everywhere, nowhere is safe.An encounter with a cursed woman brings about the promise of freedom in return for her help. Everything changes... moreA gifted slave. A cursed woman. Together can they gain their freedom?Evie Chester is a slave with a precious gift. Living in a world that both marvels and fears magic and the unexplained.Evie dreams of being free and of acceptance. When an opportunity presents itself for escape she finds herself pursued with a bounty on her head. Eyes are everywhere, nowhere is safe.An encounter with a cursed woman brings about the promise of freedom in return for her help. Everything changes. Is the price of her freedom at too high a price? less

A tormented past, a demon, and a death foretold.Evie, no longer a slave, is haunted by her past. Her saviour Hesta Bethwood, who granted her freedom, wants to embark on a joint venture to set up an academy for the gifted.During a demonstration of mesmerism, they witness a demon possession. The demon aware of their presence seeks them out. When Evie and Hesta seek advice from a wise witch, a death is foretold... moreA tormented past, a demon, and a death foretold.Evie, no longer a slave, is haunted by her past. Her saviour Hesta Bethwood, who granted her freedom, wants to embark on a joint venture to set up an academy for the gifted.During a demonstration of mesmerism, they witness a demon possession. The demon aware of their presence seeks them out. When Evie and Hesta seek advice from a wise witch, a death is foretold. Together they must face the demon; failure will mean loss of free will that Evie holds so dear. Can they both survive the demon encounter, or will the foretold death prevail? less

Some fight evil with swords and force. Evie and Hesta stand against evil with no more than their will and a song.In a series of violent and horrific murders, The Butcher of Bristelle, strikes terror into the heart of the city. No one is safe. When Evie Chester encounters the remains of one such victim she knows that this is the work of no ordinary killer.With mistrust of the gifted rising, can Evie and Hesta solve the case and keep the city safe... moreSome fight evil with swords and force. Evie and Hesta stand against evil with no more than their will and a song.In a series of violent and horrific murders, The Butcher of Bristelle, strikes terror into the heart of the city. No one is safe. When Evie Chester encounters the remains of one such victim she knows that this is the work of no ordinary killer.With mistrust of the gifted rising, can Evie and Hesta solve the case and keep the city safe. Will their wits and their gifts be enough against brute force? less

Rich man, poor man, freeman, or slave. When red fever comes calling, no one is safe.Captain Ezra Burton brings a ship load of problems to Bristelle and seeks Godwyn Bethwood’s help to soothe the way. If he thought he had problems when he docked, it soon gets worse. Godwyn is dead and now he must deal with his sister and the indomitable Evie Chester. Burton’s problems seep out on to the streets of the city... moreRich man, poor man, freeman, or slave. When red fever comes calling, no one is safe.Captain Ezra Burton brings a ship load of problems to Bristelle and seeks Godwyn Bethwood’s help to soothe the way. If he thought he had problems when he docked, it soon gets worse. Godwyn is dead and now he must deal with his sister and the indomitable Evie Chester. Burton’s problems seep out on to the streets of the city. Sickness and infection spread unchecked whilst the medics and city men don’t even think there is a problem. Evie and Hesta know better. They cannot ignore the danger and must act to overcome the perils that threaten to overwhelm the city. When the city is overwhelmed and all feels lost, more extreme magical measures are needed to save them. It takes a summoner, a killer, a healer and a cleanser to attempt what no one has ever tried before. Yet there is a price to pay for this immense outflow of power. Which one of them will pay the price? less

Why, Godwyn, Why?There is only one question Hesta wants to ask her brother, and that is why? Why did he sell her? Why did he make her a slave? Why didn’t he tell her what he had done?But there is a problem; Godwyn is dead and even the voice of a siren cannot penetrate through the realms of the dead. She must be content with not knowing.A group of mediums arrive in Bristelle, they offer solace to a city suffering the aftermath of Gho Fever... moreWhy, Godwyn, Why?There is only one question Hesta wants to ask her brother, and that is why? Why did he sell her? Why did he make her a slave? Why didn’t he tell her what he had done?But there is a problem; Godwyn is dead and even the voice of a siren cannot penetrate through the realms of the dead. She must be content with not knowing.A group of mediums arrive in Bristelle, they offer solace to a city suffering the aftermath of Gho Fever. They bring kind words from the other side and promises of comfort with their proof of life beyond death.Evie doesn’t trust them. To her, the dead should be left to rest in peace. Talking to the dead is only going to invite trouble. But Hesta needs answers and persuades Evie to help by attending an evening of mediumship.Do these self-professed speakers for the dead speak true, or are they filled with false hope and lies? Will any one of them be able to give Hesta the answer she craves?Evie and Hesta must find out for themselves. But will they like what they discover? less