Sometimes the most infuriating partner is exactly who you need.

Jayne wants to focus on finding her missing father. The CIA has other plans: Go to Rome, acquire a necromantic grimoire linked to a fire goddess, and—oh, by the way—work with an arrogant new partner who knows exactly how to push every single one of your buttons.

This book delivers:

• Enemies-to-allies tension with a new magical partner

• The Roman adventure you’ve been craving (ancient ruins, Vatican secrets, fire magic)

• Real progress on the missing father storyline

• The discovery of a secret magical society on the brink of extinction

For readers who love competence paired with banter, this is where Jayne really comes into her own. She’s not a rookie anymore—she’s a magical operative who can hold her own against terror organizations while verbally sparring with a smug magician who might actually be useful.

The grimoire count: 3 down, 2 to go. The father mystery: Getting closer.

If you loved the first two books, Book 3 gives you the Roman setting, family revelations, and proof that Jayne’s sister is just as fierce as she is.

Praise for the JAYNE THORNE, CIA Librarian series

"Vivid world-building, a page-turning mystery and a smart, adventurous heroine in the process of discovering her own power and learning from her mistakes makes for another great addition to an outstanding urban fantasy series."
—Jayne Castle (Jayne Ann Krentz), New York Times bestselling author of the Harmony series, on Master of Shadows

"A fast-paced, magical thrill ride that had me turning pages long into the night. Fans of female-forward urban fantasy with plenty of humor, hijinks, and heart won't want to miss it!"
—C.J. Redwine, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Vicious Princess and the Ravenspire series, on Master of Shadows

"Light-hearted books can get a bad rap, as though making readers smile is somehow a weakness on the author's part... Walker has a light touch with [her] prose, and the likable characters breeze through many of their interactions. Which isn't to say that Tomb of the Queen lacks gravitas. No, there's a good story here with real edge-of-the-seat moments... It's fun from start to finish, and I'm going to keep my eye out for more from this "new" author."
—Charles de Lint, The Magazine of Mystery & Science Fiction, on Tomb of the Queen

"Everything I love about urban fantasy."
—John McDougall, Murder by the Book, on Tomb of the Queen

 More Information

• Publisher: Two Tales Press

• Original Release Date: June 27, 2023

• Formats: Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, Audio

• Hardcover ISBN: 978-1948967655

• Paperback ISBN: 978-1948967662