Meet Manny, an arch-mage and a spy-master with his hands full between his cheeky paramour, a mysterious smuggling ring, and an elusive source of political turmoil. Nothing an arch-mage can't handle, unless there's a vague warning of unforeseen danger. Thwarting a smuggling operation is easy – until it’s not… Manny’s job is simple, apprehend smugglers and confiscate their mysterious contraband. Plans are set, his team deployed, the trap poised for execution. But intrigue swirls like magic as the planned raid nears. Who warned Manny of danger? Why did his team lead enter the warehouse too soon? All is not as it appears for a simple raid. When unforeseen danger erupts, will Manny escape? An arch-mage confronts intrigue with his wits, magical talent, and a vague warning of danger. This debut story spins a fresh take on epic fantasy in a gaslamp setting where “magical world-building and brilliant characters” weave the tale of a hero who battles sudden personal loss tangled with rising threats from a mysterious criminal mastermind. This is Volume 0.1 of The Cursed Mage Case Files. The next book is: The Order of the Dark Rose Future releases include: The Unseen Hand, Volume 2 of The Cursed Mage Case Files (late summer 2022 release - still a fluid date) The Nine Jewel Heist, Volume 3 of The Cursed Mage Case Files (fall of 2022 release - very fluid date) At least three more novel - length books are planned for this series as well as a possible anthology of minor cases and a few more prequel short cases and adventures. Author's note: this series is a Gaslamp Fantasy set in an alternate world all its own. It contains elements of steampunk, private detective mystery, espionage, urban fantasy, and magic realism as a mashup into a high concept world of magic and intrigue. While Manny and Wish are characters with a strong nod toward Holmes and Watson, the cases do not always flow the same way. For more insight into these characters and their world of magic, check the author's series webpage for a growing list of supplemental material. This book can be found in these categories: Paranormal & Urban Fantasy, Magical Realism, Fantasy Adventure Fiction, Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy, Steampunk Science Fiction, Movie & Game Tie-In This is the updated, 2nd edition of The Changeling Incident.