Teaching the next generation of magical protectors should be easier than learning to be one. Cossi Fortuna is about to discover she's wrong.As Henbane Island's newest protector, Cossi has finally found her confidence-until she's tasked with training four students in her inaugural protector course. But within days, one of them is dead.Elena Nakamura, an empathic former teacher, had sensed something was terribly wrong about one of her fellow students. Now Elena's been murdered, and Cossi must keep the remaining three trainees safe while investigating which one of them is a killer.With her investigation team-Mark's detective skills, D's technical expertise, and Mrs. V's magical knowledge-Cossi uncovers lies, false identities, and a conspiracy that goes far deeper than one student's death. But in a closed circle of suspects where everyone has secrets, finding the truth means risking the lives of those she's sworn to protect.When the killer strikes again, Cossi must prove that caring about people-not just having power-is what makes a true protector.Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with magical twists, featuring academic intrigue, a determined heroine learning to lead, and just enough danger to keep you turning pages late into the night.
