Shadowy Solutions Books in Order

An awkward encounter introduces ambitious police records clerk Tallus to former officer Diem, now a private investigator. Tallus pushes to help with a difficult case despite Diem's resistance, complicating their uneasy cooperation with an evident mutual attraction.

Tallus brings Diem a case involving an allegedly murderous psychic, hoping to push their casual relationship toward commitment. Diem reluctantly agrees to investigate, only to discover that both the mystery and his feelings deserve more attention than he expected.

A dying man entrusts Tallus and Diem with an object he begs them to discard. Its apparent value divides the couple, but keeping it draws them into dangerous secrets that threaten their relationship and their lives.

Facing financial collapse, Diem accepts a case involving a critically injured teenager and a mother who doubts the official accident theory. Bringing Tallus along offers support, but small-town secrets and mounting threats make the investigation increasingly personal.

A scam targeting a nursing-home resident draws Diem into an investigation involving a troubled teenager. As he and Tallus pursue the fraudster, questions about their own commitment compete with threats from a con artist determined to escape.

Diem and Tallus prepare for a small wedding designed around their shared future. Hoping to add a special touch, Diem rents a classic Camaro for the ceremony, only to discover on their wedding morning that someone has stolen it.