Disgraced and deemed a pariah, the once-celebrated sleuth Leon Song is now a recluse. When a dead body appears in his home, suspicion falls on him. Meanwhile, Wendy Cain, an ice cream shop worker, finds her mundane life shattered when the enigmatic Leon, her routine customer, breaks his silence and offers an adventure that will redefine her world.

Esmerelda Sleuth, an investigator of the mundane turned paranormal, faces her most bizarre case yet: a client claims a ghostly presence in his attic. But as she delves into the unknown, a familiar, dark shadow from her past re-emerges, threatening to unravel not just her new career, but her very existence and the fragile hope of reuniting with her time-displaced husband, Lance. Can Esmerelda solve the mystery without losing herself in the process?

Step into the bewildering world of Esmerelda Sleuth, a sharp-witted investigator with an unusual gift: the ability to glean impressions from objects and places. Her latest case, the disappearance of a socialite at a secluded country estate, plunges her into a reality far stranger than she could have imagined. As she navigates a house steeped in ancient secrets and encounters a captivating, enigmatic host, Esmerelda must confront not only a baffling mystery but also the possibility that her unique abilities are tied to a destiny beyond her wildest dreams. Prepare for a thrilling journey where the past, present, and parallel dimensions collide, and the line between reality and the supernatural blurs.

Trapped between centuries and torn between two loves, Esmerelda's journey back to the future is fraught with peril. With enemies still lurking in pre-Civil War Virginia, she fakes her death, leaving her new husband, Lance, behind. Now, she must find the magic box he left—their only link—before time, and dangerous secrets, unravel everything. Can she reunite with Lance and escape her past, or will she be lost forever?

Esmerelda, a paranormal private investigator, finds herself entangled in a web of love, loyalty, and lurking danger. With her soulmate Lance back and her former lover Killian still in residence, Esmerelda grapples with conflicting emotions while diving into a new case. But secrets run deep, and a return to the past might be the only way to save her parents and secure the family fortune from a dark lord's grasp. Can Esmerelda navigate the complexities of her heart and the supernatural world, or will the truth shatter everything she holds dear?