Draft:Salt, smoke, and sorrow

Sea, Smoke, and Sorrow is a fantasy mystery novel written by Danielle Guerrero and Christian Knudsen III, published in 2024. The book follows the intertwining stories of Evie, a young woman with telepathic abilities and a mysterious past, and John Hagan, a bluecoat tasked with solving a series of murders in the city of Meridia. As Evie searches for answers about her past and her abilities, she becomes entangled with Marlowe, a cunning stranger who claims to hold the keys to her secrets. Meanwhile, John finds himself working alongside the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes to uncover the truth behind the murders, unaware that his investigation is linked to Evie's own quest for self-discovery. As the mysteries unfold, the two protagonists' paths converge in a thrilling conclusion that reveals the dark secrets of Meridia and the true nature of Evie's past.