The Forever Detective Series “Catch-Up” Sale is Happening NOW

WELCOME TO THE FOREVER DETECTIVE SERIES

FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THIS SERIES, HERE’S A QUICK OVERVIEW…

It all starts in New York City, 1947. Former police officer, Rafael Jones has returned from Europe where he oversaw a special international team who gathered evidence for the Nuremberg trials. Now he’s opened up for business as a private investigator and already has two cases lined up. But little does he know that these two cases are connected… in more ways than one.

Rafael is about to discover there’s another side to the city, and the world, that he never dreamed existed. For he soon finds himself facing the supernatural in the form of a cult run by vampires. Their leader is both surprising, and yet a historical figure who was described by his assassins as almost impossible to kill.

Sensing there’s something more to our hero, he decides to make Rafael his new ‘brother’ in blood, hoping to make him part of the plan to retake Russia as a new Tsar.

However, Rafael has other plans. Although tainted by leader’s vampiric blood, he holds on to hope and humanity. Most of all, he learns to use the new abilities that come with his condition his own way, in order to keep the innocent (both human and otherworldly) safe, one case at a time.

With each new adventure (book) he learns more about the occult world, both through strange encounters, and through research with the help of friends– largely, those who had helped the Allies in the war as a covert team (code-named W. I. T. C. H. Hunters) dealing with the supernatural. In spite of everything, he remains grounded, using interviews, money trails, and other traditional procedural steps to research his cases.

If all that sounds good to you then now is a great time to grab some or even all of the books in this ongoing series during this huge sale. Just take a look at the price lists below: 

 CATCH-UP SALE PRICES:

$10.00 for book 1 in the series “Forever’s Too Long” plus $2.50 shipping and handling

Link:  “Forever’s Too Long” (Book #1)

$20.00 “Starter Set” which includes books 1 and 2 (Forever’s Too Long and Forever Haunted) plus $4.00 shipping and handling

Link:  “Catch-Up” Starter Set – Forever’s Too Long and Forever Haunted

All 5 novels $50.00 plus $10.00 shipping and handling

Link: “Catch-Up Bargain”: All 5 Novels

$55.00 for the complete set of books (all 5 novels, plus the short story collection   “W. I. T. C. H. Hunters Forever”) plus $10.00 shipping and handling

Link: Ultimate “Catch-Up” Bundle: 5 novels Plus Short Story Collection

But wait… what if you’ve already been following the series and have fallen behind? Or maybe you’ve missed one or two and have been reading them out of order (not that you have to, each story stands on its own) and you simply want to catch up?

Well, here’s your chance to grab whichever book(s) you’ve been missing at a discount price. Each volume you order will be signed (and personalized upon request) by the author herself. for just $12.00 per book (normally $15.00 each), plus shipping and handling

Link: Our Book Store

AND… if you buy 3 or more of any of the books in the above image at the listed price of $12.00 each, you can use this coupon code for an additional 25% off:

TFDS25

*REMEMBER: The code only applies to 3 or more books from this group. It will not apply to other books, bundles, or starter sets*

So go ahead and take advantage of this huge sale. And remember, the holiday season is upon us. And these books make great gifts for family and friends who are fans of vampires, wizards and urban fantasy. 

****TIMING IS IMPORTANT: If you want any of these signed books before the holiday comes, please place your order as soon as possible so we can get them out to you right away. But please be aware, while we will do everything we can to get the books to you on time, we do not control the post office, UPS, or Fed-Ex. So again ,please place your orders as soon as you can  – thank you!****

And if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us by leaving a comment below, or e-mailing either of us at:

helenkrummenacker@gmail.com

or

allan.krummenacker@gmail.com

“Forever Haunted” Has Received a Kirkus Review…

“A well-paced and quirky love letter to classic crime fiction.”

In the second installment of Helen Krummenacker’s Forever Detective series, a private investigator looks into a 20-year-old murder while also adjusting to his new life as a vampire. 

In the summer of 1947, Rafael Jones, a former cop and now a P.I., is hired by his friend Jimmy Clarke to debunk a rumor that the upstate New York family home Jimmy recently inherited is haunted, so that he can more easily sell the property. The rumor, however, is shown to be true when Rafael wakes up to a gruesome sight: a ghostly reenactment of a woman’s murder. He’s no stranger to the supernatural; a few months before, he was turned into a vampire himself. He knows that to help the woman’s spirit move on, he must identify her killer and bring him to justice. After establishing a friendly, albeit limited, rapport with the woman’s ghost through music, and with the help of clairvoyant Methuselah “Medium” Brown, he learns that her name is Phoebe Travers and that she was killed in 1925 by an ex-boyfriend who was the father of her child—a mobster named Lorenzo Russo. Rafael, with the help of friends, former police colleagues, and long-distance girlfriend Clara Thomas, gets to work tracking down Russo, finding new evidence, and going head-to-head with the mob. As he investigates, he teaches himself how to control his new vampiric abilities and use them to his advantage—all while resisting the urge to bite someone. 

In this sequel to Forever’s Too Long (2019), Helen Krummenacker presents a highly entertaining paranormal murder mystery. Rafael is a smart, compassionate protagonist who narrates his story with wry humor, especially when it comes to his vampiric condition: “It was nice to be sitting next to a pretty woman without feeling an itch around my teeth,” he says during his first interaction with Phoebe’s ghost. The cast of characters is impressively diverse and well developed, and the story moves quickly while offering sharp and detailed descriptions. Fans of vintage detective stories will enjoy this novel’s supernatural twist on a genre full of gruff detectives, organized crime, and femmes fatales.

Want to get a copy of this exciting mystery for yourself or someone you know? Here are the links, just remember to choose the one that works best for you…

E-BOOK, PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK LINKS:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0821Z6RMY

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0821Z6RMY

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0821Z6RMY

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0821Z6RMY

E-BOOK (only) LINKS:

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1488910

Barnes and Noble Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forever-haunted-helen-krummenacker/1135221417?ean=2940179262268

Kobo Link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/forever-haunted-5

Apple Books Link: https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-haunted/id6473705433

AUDIO (only) LINKS:

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-Haunted-Audiobook/B08XZQ7TCW?asin=B08XZQ7TCW

Itunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forever-haunted-the-forever-detective-book-2-unabridged/id1556807833

Audible UK Link: https://www.audible.com/series/The-Forever-Detective-Audiobooks/B08B4446LD?ref=a_pd_Foreve_c1_series_1&pf_rd_p=df6bf89c-ab0c-4323-993a-2a046c7399f9&pf_rd_r=Q47F9JCQKTNFN1FWG85F

Signed Copies of Forever Chosen Are Now Available…

Look what arrived yesterday…

This means that signed copies are now available and can be sent to you or someone on your Christmas list (although please note we cannot guarantee delivery will arrive in time for Christmas due to slow postal service and lateness of the books having just reached us).

To order, just contact my husband, Allan at: 

 allan.krummenacker@gmail.com

Signed copies are $15.00, plus $3.00 for shipping

This 5th installment of the Forever Detective Series is already gaining 5-star ratings and reviews*, so why not check it out and see what new mischief our favorite vampire detective is finding himself in his latest outing. 


*THE REVIEW:

Caroline D. Henry

5.0 out of 5 stars I’ve Become a Forever Fan of the Forever Detective

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023

Verified Purchase Disclaimer up front–I know the author and was a beta reader for this book, however that is a very different experience than just reading it through purely for the pleasure of it. I purchased the e-book of Forever Chosen two days ago, and I’ve zipped through it as a fun read. Reluctant vampire and dedicated detective Rafael Jones comes up against his archenemy Russian criminal vampire Rasputin who hopes to corrupt and co-opt the Zionist movement in post World War II New York. This guy is very powerful, and it’s a good thing Raf has the aid of a demonologist, a dryad, a sharp secretary, a NYPD cop, and maybe a Russian princess–and you will find yourself hoping that’s enough. Helen Krummenacker successfully combines the detective noir genre with elements of fantasy and legend. I can hardly wait for the next book.

Also, if you’re a fan of Smashwords here’s another piece of news…

I’m excited to announce the entire Forever Detective Book series (5 in all) will be promoted on Smashwords as part of their 2023 End of Year Sale starting on December 15! Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more! 

Again, this sale will start on December 15th and will end on January 1st, 2024. Here’s the link you will need:

https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/

*NOTE: Smashwords offers e-books in the following formats: Barnes and Noble for Nook, Kobo, Apple, Overdrive, and Scribd

**ALSO NOTE: You can have an e-book sent to someone and even schedule when it is to arrive through both Smashwords and Amazon.

HAPPY READING AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

The Wait Is Over… “Forever Chosen” Is Now LIVE!

The original baddies are back in the 5th book of the Forever Detective Series…

Once upon a time, Rafael Jones was just another guy back from the war, starting up his own business. But because that business was a detective agency, he took a case that led him face-to-face with a pair of monsters.

One of those monsters, Grigori Rasputin the legendary Mad Monk of Russia, chose him to join their ranks and made him a vampire. But Rafael struggled against their ‘gift’, drove them from New York, and has continued to seek a cure, while holding onto his humanity in spite of his new condition.But now those who turned him are back, and it seems like a new nightmare is about to be unleashed on a particular part of the city’s population.

Rasputin, the vampire with religious mania, has turned his attention to those he acknowledges as God’s first Chosen People… the Jews. And now Rafael has to race against time and find out exactly what Rasputin has planned for them, and stop him, before the body count begins to stack up again.

Available NOW in Kindle and paperback formats…

Click on the appropriate link for your region to get your copy in this growing 5-star series:

AmazonUS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMNGM2CR

AmazonUK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CMNGM2CR

AmazonCA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CMNGM2CR

Forever Festive Chapters 7, 8, and 9

Today we’re giving you another three-for, after a bit of a break due to: holidays, an awesome review about “Forever’s Too Long” from Kirkus Reviews, and threats of flooding (we’re in Santa Cruz, California so we nearly had to evacuate more than once) are all finally over. So please sit back and enjoy a little more refresher of “Forever Festive” audiobook chapters (namely 7 and 8), along with chapter 9 which was never released on this blog before.

Chapter 7 “Where the Magic Happens”

Chapter 8 “Home Cooking”

Chapter 9 “Canvassing the Building”

NEXT TIME: Chapter 10 “To the Victor”, Chapter 11 “Sol Invictus”, and Chapter 12 “Persephone and Snow”

And if you can’t wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

E-BOOK, PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK LINKS:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09KCC5HZV

Smashwords Links: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1112190

E-BOOK (only) LINKS:

Barnes and Noble Link: Forever Festive by Helen Krummenacker | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

Kobo Link: Forever Festive eBook by Helen Krummenacker – 9781005778637 | Rakuten Kobo United States

Apple Books Link: https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-festive/id1592528404

AUDIO (only) LINKS:

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-Festive-Audiobook/B09PX5RZ6D?asin=B09PX5RZ6D

Itunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forever-festive-the-forever-detective-book-4-unabridged/id1603919051

A Kirkus Review of “Forever’s Too Long”


“A tense, thrilling paranormal adventure with a striking cast.”

A supernatural crime novel set in the 1940s focuses on a private detective.

This series opener begins in 1947. The narrator of the story, Rafael Jones, has set up shop as a private investigator in New York City. Rafael has an extensive background in law enforcement (both civilian and military), and he is eager to strike out on his own. No sooner has he put the sign up for Harmony Investigations than he is approached by a British woman named Clara Thomas. Clara has been sent to persuade Rafael to work for Interpol. She is a sharp woman, with a degree in mathematics from Oxford, who knows how to handle herself in a fight. She can also fly a plane. Rafael doesn’t need that much convincing, and he soon learns that working with Clara will be fun. It isn’t long before the two become more than mere colleagues. The duo starts working on a case involving stolen Russian art and other valuables. To complicate matters, a number of bodies seem to be connected to the thefts. Rafael must also cater to an old acquaintance: a wealthy playboy, inventor, and industrialist named Eugene Marshall, who lives and works in the Empire State Building. Eugene is concerned with the recent resignation of two of his employees who have joined a cult known as the Order of Repentance. When Rafael investigates the organization, he runs into much more trouble than he bargained for. Thanks to the infamous Rasputin, Rafael winds up meeting a vampire.

As Krummenacker’s engaging caper unfolds, readers are kept in a regular state of suspense. While it may initially seem as though Clara and Rafael will embark on a quirky investigation together, things take a turn when the Order of Repentance enters the picture. A tale supposedly about a missing Fabergé egg and some flustered shop owners eventually begins heading down an invitingly dark, supernatural avenue. Even a cool customer like Rafael couldn’t have planned for the hurdles he faces. But certain aspects of the story complicate matters without rewarding the audience. For instance, readers are assured that during World War II, Rafael repeatedly requested to be assigned to combat duty. The only reason he was forced to work in a military police capacity was due to his law enforcement background. This is not a particularly exciting or captivating part of his character when bigger problems are just emerging. In addition, the dialogue sometimes relies on such stock phrases as “Where are you going?” and “You’re amazing.” Nevertheless, the tale develops quickly, with the entire story coming in under 200 pages. Not much time is wasted once the main events get going and Rafael and Clara try to stop the bad guys. And even after the gripping novel has concluded, there proves to be plenty of intriguing material left for the sequel.

E-BOOK, PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK LINKS:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSGKTDF

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RSGKTDF

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07RSGKTDF

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07RSGKTDF

Smashwords Link: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/938589

E-BOOK (only) LINKS:

Barnes and Noble Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forevers-too-long-helen-krummenacker/1131555250?ean=2940163217083

Kobo Link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/forever-s-too-long

Apple Books Link: https://books.apple.com/us/book/forevers-too-long/id1463293739

AUDIO (only) LINKS:

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forevers-Too-Long-Audiobook/B08B2QFJMC?asin=B08B2QFJMC

Itunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forevers-too-long-the-forever-detective-book-1-unabridged/id1518693545

Sound Sample Holiday Edition – Forever Festive Chapters 4, 5 and 6

Today we’re giving you a three-for (is that even a word? Well, it is now!) So please sit back and refresh yourselves with these and we WILL get you further in the book, and in a few days we’ll bring you not only chapters 7 and 8 (which is where we left off) but 9 AND 10! So stay tuned.

And remember the e-book versions of all the books in this series are only $2.99 until December 26th.  

Also, let us know if we should put the audio books on discount, too! There are so many people who don’t have much chance to sit down and read but love a good story while they are doing other things.

Chapter 4 – “Background Details”

Chapter 5 – “Heavenly Guidance”

Chapter 6 – “Winding Ways”

COMING THIS TUESDAY: Chapter 7 “Where the Magic Happens”, Chapter 8 “Home Cooking”, Chapter 9 “Canvassing the Building”, and Chapter 10 “To the Victor”

And if you can’t wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

E-BOOK, PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK LINKS:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09KCC5HZV

Smashwords Links: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1112190

E-BOOK (only) LINKS:

Barnes and Noble Link: Forever Festive by Helen Krummenacker | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

Kobo Link: Forever Festive eBook by Helen Krummenacker – 9781005778637 | Rakuten Kobo United States

Apple Books Link: https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-festive/id1592528404

AUDIO (only) LINKS:

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-Festive-Audiobook/B09PX5RZ6D?asin=B09PX5RZ6D

Itunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forevers-too-long-the-forever-detective-book-1-unabridged/id1518693545

Sound Sample Holiday Edition – Forever Festive Chapters 1, 2, and 3

I know these are reposts of chapters, but due to health issues, we didn’t share as much of the audios as we intended last year. Hopefully, we can refresh you and get further into the book and to get you there sooner we’re giving you 3 today. We’ll also be posting 2 more before the end of this week.  Hopefully, by next week we will be caught up enough to start the new chapters and get you further into the rest of the story.

And remember the e-book versions of all the books in this series are only $2.99 until December 26th.  

Also, let us know if we should put the audio books on discount, too! There are so many people who don’t have much chance to sit down and read but love a good story while they are doing something repetitive. 

Chapter 1 – “Harold T Angel”

Chapter  2 – “Appropriate Decor”

Chapter  3 – “Parental Warning”

COMING IN A FEW DAYS: Chapter 4 “BACKGROUND DETAILS” and Chapter 5 “HEAVENLY GUIDANCE”

And if you can’t wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

E-BOOK, PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK LINKS:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09KCC5HZV

Smashwords Links: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1112190

E-BOOK (only) LINKS:

Barnes and Noble Link: Forever Festive by Helen Krummenacker | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

Kobo Link: Forever Festive eBook by Helen Krummenacker – 9781005778637 | Rakuten Kobo United States

Apple Books Link: https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-festive/id1592528404

AUDIO (only) LINKS:

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-Festive-Audiobook/B09PX5RZ6D?asin=B09PX5RZ6D

Itunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forevers-too-long-the-forever-detective-book-1-unabridged/id1518693545

W. I . T. C. H. Hunters Forever is now available!

“W. I. T. C. H. Hunters Forever” is short-story collection/spinoff of the Forever Detective Series available now in Kindle and Paperback form! Within the pages of this brand new collection you’ll find some familiar faces from Rafael Jones’ adventures such as the beautiful and talented Clara Thomas, Sir Lynn Fox her brother-in-law/wizard, as well as our favorite  spiritualist accountant Medium Brown, along with many new faces (as well as a brief appearance from Mr. Jones himself during his time gathering evidence for the Nuremberg trials). 

And if all that’s not enough, here’s more:

When he heard about Hitler’s interest in seeking out artifacts and legends, British wizard Sir Lynn Fox knew he needed a group with unusual talents to do more and better. W.I.T.C.H. Hunters is that group.

This collection of stories gives us a sample of the wide variety within the group: a sympathetic healer, a hedge witch with a penchant for sleuthing, a telekinetic sculptress, a spiritualist accountant, a demonologist monk, two Antipodean adventurers, and one extraordinarily ordinary woman who wants to do her part, and an immortal cat.

So grab your copy now, and maybe one or two extra for a family member/friend who love some good fantasy adventure tales. Just choose the link that works best for you below:

Amazon US Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8YFYH8G

Amazon UK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8YFYH8G

Amazon CA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B8YFYH8G

Amazon AU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0B8YFYH8G

Until next time, happy reading everyone and thank you all for making this site and the series so highly rated.

****Smashwords, NOOK, Kobo, Apple and other e-book formats will be available soon. Just stay tuned to this blog for updates. Also, the Audible version is currently in the works and will be made available within the coming months.****

Sound Sample Saturday – Forever Festive Chapter 1

Yes, we know we ran this chapter back in December, but we only took the story so far. Plus, it was 3 months ago. So we’ll be repeating those same 4 chapters over again so you can be reminded what was going on. Then we’ll be running several more chapters that you haven’t heard yet. So please sit back and enjoy. Besides, a good performance is always worthy of an encore.  

Chapter 1 – “Harold T Angel”

NEXT WEEK: Chapter 2 “APPROPRIATE DECOR”

And if you can’t wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09KCC5HZV

Smashwords Links: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1112190

Barnes and Noble Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forever-festive-helen-krummenacker/1140442307?ean=2940165068287

Kobo Link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/forever-festive

Apple Books Link: https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-festive/id1592528404