The Night Raven: Crow Investigations Book 1

Written by Sarah Painter

Narrated by Kate Rawson

The Night Raven is the first book in Crow Investigations, an exciting new paranormal mystery series from bestselling author of magical fiction, Sarah Painter.

Lydia has always known she has no power, especially next to her infamous and more-than-slightly dodgy family. Which is why she carved her own life as a private investigator far away from London. When a professional snafu forces her home, the head of the family calls in a favour, and Lydia finds herself investigating the disappearance of her cousin, Maddie. Soon, Lydia is neck-deep in problems: her new flatmate is a homicidal ghost, the intriguing, but forbidden, DCI Fleet is acting in a distinctly unprofessional manner, and tensions between the old magical families are rising. For seventy-five years, a truce between the four families has held strong, but could the disappearance of Maddie Crow be the thing to break it?

“My favourite new urban fantasy series, clever and twisty and deliciously magical, with a shivery sense of wonder that feels utterly grounded in its London setting. Perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Genevieve Cogman or Robert Galbraith!” STEPHANIE BURGIS, AUTHOR OF MASKS AND SHADOWS

• Language: English
• Publisher: QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd
• Release date: Aug 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9781528875486

Sarah Painter

Sarah Painter writes contemporary fiction with a touch of magic. She lives in rural Scotland with her children, husband, and a grey tabby called Zelda Kitzgerald. She drinks too much tea, loves the work of Joss Whedon, and is the proud owner of a writing shed.

Reviews for The Night Raven

[doug · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I waant sure about this one at first, but once it warmed up a bit I really enjoyed it. The main character and her relationship with the family was interesting, throw in a bit of magic and mystery with just a dash of romance ... a pinch of comedy and hey presto you have great fun read. 4.5/5

[Georgiaberry Mobley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very enjoyable short novel. The reader does a great job. Looking forward to the next book!

[NicholaAnkeMillen · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is a good romp, but the mystery aspect could use some more complexities.