A hit man. An apocalyptic cult. A demon with a grudge.

Keith Murphy's on the run after botching his last hit, fleeing Adelaide with a necromancer's soul in his pocket and an apocalyptic cult on his heels. Seeking a hiding spot where magic can't trace him, Keith heads for the one place nobody expects: home.

Thirteen years ago, Keith left the employ of the demonic crime boss Sabbath, disappearing into the night without a word. Now he's back, and Sabbath demands a toll before Keith can take refuge on Sabbath's turf — assassinate three of the demon's enemies, or Keith forfeits his life.

Keith doesn't want to be a killer anymore, but he's all out of choices and things have changed for the worse back home: his best friend has gone to the dark side, his ex-girlfriend is running a club for supernaturals, and it seems like Sabbath isn't the only one who wants Keith dead.

A fast-paced Australian urban fantasy thriller full of magic, supernatural creatures, betrayal, and deals with the devil. If you ever wanted a little John Constantine blended in with your John Wick, you're going to love Keith Murphy.

PRAISE FOR THE KEITH MURPHY SERIES

"All the grit and growl of the golden age detectives let loose upon the monsters and magics that keep us fascinated (and occasionally afraid) as we curl up on the couch at night. Ball is masterful in his use of tension, with a knack for keeping readers glued to the screen or page. His ability to showcase emotional connections and complications without devolving into self-pitying monologues or poetic meanderings give the stories an action movie vibe that adds tension and focus to the stories." Kylie Thompson, HushHushBiz