Special Dark

Welcome to Mystic, Connecticut, where the seafood is fresh and the ghosts are restless. Meet Jack Dark, a detective whose brooding demeanor and supernatural instincts are as legendary as his super-charged, forest-green Mustang. He’s the man who chases the shadows. Then there’s Emily Harper, a bright, fiercely independent woman with a sarcastic quip for every occasion and an insatiable hunger for adventure. When a "Code Blue" at the Mystic Aquarium reports a missing prehistoric Coelacanth—a 400-million-year-old living fossil—Jack and Emily are thrown together. What starts as a bizarre theft quickly spirals into a pulse-pounding chase through maintenance tunnels. They soon come face-to-face with a terrifying, scaly guardian and a mystery far older than the aquarium itself. Their hunt for the Coelacanth is only the beginning. Special Dark is a collection of thrilling, stand-alone adventures tied together by an escalating romance. From the historic decks of the Mystic Seaport to the haunted corridors of the Griswold Inn, Jack and Emily are pulled into one supernatural mystery after another. Join them as they: Uncover a rum-runner’s secret society hidden in the tunnels beneath "The Gris". Are haunted by a sea captain's ghost who wants to pull Emily onto his spectral ship. Survive a high-stakes chase on the historic Essex Steam Train to catch a thief. Follow a pirate's compass, guided by a sea turtle, to a long-lost treasure chest. Investigate a "thrice-cursed" island, finding a pirate's map just as the tide threatens to trap them. Debunk a haunting at Gillette Castle, only to get trapped in a secret room where their own passions ignite. Are hunted by a Sasquatch in East Rock Park and escape a UFO sighting. But the real mystery is the one sparking between them. This is a high-octane blend of X-Files intrigue and Moonlighting-style romantic comedy. The danger is real, but the witty banter is sharper than any blade. As Jack and Emily dodge ghosts, monsters, and shadowy organizations, the line between professional curiosity and personal desire blurs... and then shatters. Their relationship is a combustible mix of sarcasm and undeniable chemistry, leading to steamy, intimate encounters in hidden castle rooms and passionate nights on treasure-filled beaches. If you love fast-paced supernatural mysteries, smart-mouthed heroines, brooding heroes with high-tech toys, and a romance that is both hilarious and steamy, you will love Special Dark. It's a thrilling ride through the haunted heart of New England, where every clue leads to more danger... and every shared glance leads to deeper passion.