Book excerpt: Detective Mara Lawson has seen her share of brutal crimes, but nothing could prepare her for the gruesome murder that would change everything. A lifeless body, carved with strange occult symbols, lies at the center of a mystery that defies logic and reason. As Mara digs deeper, she uncovers a trail of ancient rituals, demonic forces, and a secretive cult known as The Devil’s Greenhouse—one that seeks to unleash unspeakable horrors upon the world. With the help of Hunter Eldritch, a reclusive demonologist, and a priest whose faith has been shaken to its core, Mara must confront her greatest fears. Together, they unravel a conspiracy that reaches back centuries, buried in the shadows of history. As the lines between reality and the supernatural blur, Mara races against time to stop a ritual that could bring about the end of days. But in a world where faith is tested and evil knows no bounds, the cost of failure is unimaginable. With the city—and perhaps the world—on the brink of apocalypse, Mara must decide how far she is willing to go to stop the darkness from consuming everything she holds dear. The Devil's Greenhouse is a gripping tale of suspense, where ancient horrors collide with modern-day heroism, and the fight for humanity’s soul begins.