The Merging: An Ian Dex Supernatural Thriller

The breathless first Paranormal Police novel pits a playboy police officer against a troubling threat. A routine call to contain a vampire goes sideways for the chief of Las Vegas Paranormal Police, Ian Dex, when a massive werewolf shows up. Soon, Dex’s squad of mages, were-creatures, and other supernatural beings is barely escaping from a series of shockingly powerful enemies. The department’s resources are strained as they scramble to figure out who is behind these confounding new attacks and attempt to keep nonsupernatural humans from learning about the existence of magic and mythical creatures. Dex’s boundless libido stands in for a personality and sows frustration among his female colleagues, including the department’s flirty artificial intelligence, but these conflicts and all character developments take a back seat to breakneck skirmish scenes. Light worldbuilding, however, does lay groundwork for sequels, including explanations of Dex’s nature as a type of genetically modified supernatural creature known as an amalgamite. Readers looking for breezy action who don’t mind frequently puerile jokes will enjoy this uncomplicated romp. (BookLife)