Spirits of the Veil — Jon Davis

When a stranger appears from a dangerous fog, dare Elspeth offer to help him? Elspeth Jones is a woman searching for hope during a grim holiday season. And yet, when she discovers a badly beaten stranger, she still reaches out to offer hope. But help can bring a high price. Following the stranger, appears a monster from humanity's darkest nightmares. To defeat it, Elspeth must save the stranger, and ally with ancient spirits to uncover the hidden secrets of Christmas. From Chicago, through the halls of mad lords, to the fearsome defense of children throughout the world, Elspeth finds herself on a terrifying ride that will change her very soul. To lose will cost her not only everything she loves but the world itself will die. Author's warning: This story contains subjects that can have emotionally triggering effects from talk of depression, suicide, and miscarriage.