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When firefighters start dying by impossible fire, only a fire witch with a badge can stop the killer.

Detective Sofia Vega thought joining Chicago's Arcane Investigations Unit would be the perfect blend of her magical heritage and police work. But when retired firefighter Frank Ruiz dies of apparent heart failure, Sofia's fire magic detects something the coroner missed—traces of "cold fire," the deadly opposite of her own abilities.

What starts as a suspicious death becomes a race against a serial killer with a terrifying agenda.

Marcus Brennan, a disgraced firefighter turned rogue mage, is harvesting magical abilities from Chicago's bravest. Using forbidden Winter Court magic, he's building toward a ritual that could unleash devastation not seen since the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. His targets: firefighters with hidden magical gifts they never knew they possessed.

As bodies pile up across Chicago's fire stations, Sofia must navigate department politics, La Luna's ancient protocols, and her own family's powerful fire magic to stop Brennan before he completes his deadly septagram. But when the killer turns his sights on Sofia herself, she'll have to choose between following the rules and saving her city.

Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files and Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series.

Badge & Flame delivers pulse-pounding urban fantasy with a Latina fire mage who bridges two worlds—one governed by badges and procedure, the other by ancient magic and family legacy. Set in a Chicago where magical creatures hide in plain sight and ley lines run beneath the L tracks, this is urban fantasy at its grittiest and most authentic.

"Sofia Vega is the fire-wielding detective Chicago deserves—tough, smart, and absolutely unforgettable."

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When firefighters start dying by impossible fire, only a fire witch with a badge can stop the killer.

Detective Sofia Vega thought joining Chicago's Arcane Investigations Unit would be the perfect blend of her magical heritage and police work. But when retired firefighter Frank Ruiz dies of apparent heart failure, Sofia's fire magic detects something the coroner missed—traces of \"cold fire,\" the deadly opposite of her own abilities.

What starts as a suspicious death becomes a race against a serial killer with a terrifying agenda.

Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files and Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series.

\"Sofia Vega is the fire-wielding detective Chicago deserves—tough, smart, and absolutely unforgettable.\"

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