{"product_id":"the-violently-departed-paperback","title":"The Violently Departed - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah J. Daley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlending crime fiction and dark academia, \u003ci\u003eThe Violently Departed \u003c\/i\u003eis a fast paced fantasy novel perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAn Academy for Liars \u003c\/i\u003eby Alexis Henderson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA missing nun found murdered, a school built on secrets, a haunted town. A new case for Hero Viridian: half-demon, disgraced ex-nun-turned-investigator. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the stink of demonic involvement surrounding the murder, who better to deal with it than a woman with something to prove, eyes of literal flame and a direct connection to hell? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, when those who sought her help turn against her, a vulnerable Hero must rely on an unlikely partner, Oleander Keen - a Demonhunter who has already tried to kill her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With charming wit and masterful craft, Sarah J. Daley presents your new favorite half-demon detective Hero Viridian, a uniquely complex and ferocious character I'd follow to Hell and back. Atmospheric prose, seamless worldbuilding, and clever, buddy-cop hijinks make \u003ci\u003eThe Violently Departed\u003c\/i\u003e a fast-paced fun and darkly delightful read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Salinee Goldenberg\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWay of the Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah J. Daley\u003c\/b\u003e is a former chef who lives and writes in the Chicagoland area with her husband, son and very fat cat. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eObsidian\u003c\/i\u003e, was a finalist for the 2022 Compton Crook Award. She has also published with Warhammer's Black Library and continues to churn out work featuring indomitable MCs who get dumped into impossible, and usually violent, situations. She is also a proud stepmother to three adult children who definitely don't consider her wicked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53343466520883,"sku":"9781915998255","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Q5OCeG1I199781915998255.webp?v=1778712023","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-violently-departed-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}