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  • Cover of: Verity Fassbinder

    Verity Fassbinder

    by brady.g.chambers
    2 items Last modified March 18, 2026

    The Verity Fassbinder series is an urban fantasy detective saga by Australian author Angela Slatter. Set primarily in a dark, alternate Brisbane, Australia, the series blends noir crime fiction with folklore‑driven fantasy. The world resembles contemporary reality but exists alongside a hidden supernatural society known as the Weyrd. This secret world includes creatures from global mythologies—fae, werewolves, vampires, witches, and stranger beings—who live among humans under a set of political agreements and uneasy truces. The protagonist, Verity Fassbinder, occupies a dangerous position between these worlds: she is the daughter of a human woman and a powerful Weyrd prince. Because of this mixed heritage, she is neither fully accepted by the Weyrd nor fully part of the human world.

    Verity works as a private investigator who specializes in Weyrd-related cases that ordinary police cannot handle. Her investigations often begin as seemingly straightforward missing‑person or criminal cases but quickly unravel into complex conspiracies involving supernatural politics, ancient grudges, and organized crime within the Weyrd community. Across the series, a larger narrative arc develops concerning power struggles within Weyrd society, the legacy of Verity’s father, and threats that could destabilize the fragile balance between the human and supernatural worlds.

    Each installment follows a mystery structure while also advancing Verity’s personal journey. She grapples with issues of identity, loyalty, and belonging as she navigates relationships with allies who may not fully trust her and adversaries who fear her lineage. The series gradually expands its world‑building, revealing deeper layers of Weyrd governance, criminal networks, and magical law.

    The books are primarily aimed at adult readers who enjoy urban fantasy with strong detective and noir influences. The tone mixes gritty investigation with dark humor, moral ambiguity, and folklore‑inspired horror elements. Critics and readers have noted Slatter’s vivid prose, distinctive Australian setting, and the way the series integrates mythological creatures into a grounded modern environment.

    What makes the Verity Fassbinder series distinctive is its fusion of classic hard‑boiled detective storytelling with rich fairy‑tale mythology. Instead of the typical urban fantasy metropolis, Slatter situates supernatural intrigue in Brisbane, giving the setting a unique regional flavor. The result is a character‑driven series that explores identity, power, and survival in a world where magic and crime intersect in dangerous ways.

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  • Cover of: Verity Birdwood by Jennifer Rowe

    Verity Birdwood by Jennifer Rowe

    by Melissa
    5 items Last modified February 1, 2022
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    David roberts

    by Hedy Walker
    4 items Last modified January 7, 2025

    Lord Corinth

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    Kunne tænke mig

    by gitski
    2 items Last modified March 28, 2020
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    sara wood

    by Alexisbilla
    18 items Last modified May 19, 2023
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    lista

    by sergio lucio
    2 items Last modified January 14, 2013
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    Hshshs

    by kimzoya3917
    2 items Last modified December 28, 2021

    Gsgs

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    To be Read

    by Lisa Schoop
    12 items Last modified July 6, 2013

    Books to read on my list

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    BESTIARI

    by El Ragde
    10 items Last modified May 30, 2013
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    Want to Read

    by Shms Shms
    12 items Last modified April 8, 2017
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    Romance

    by Anita graham
    6 items Last modified August 13, 2014
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    Now now

    by Graciemee2
    7 items Last modified April 4, 2022
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    Just for fun Romances

    by D Gilbert
    21 items Last modified March 20, 2018

    They don't fit any category but they are just fun to read.

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    l

    by Lauren Brown
    10 items Last modified November 28, 2015
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    Want to read

    by Deanna L Mead
    20 items Last modified November 9, 2023
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    2600-3000

    by Teresa2018
    52 items Last modified April 20, 2022
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    Bones

    by SEA
    37 items Last modified July 5, 2013
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    Books to Read

    by Susan White Ragsdale
    36 items Last modified November 13, 2012
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    Interessante

    by Mia Miau757
    25 items Last modified January 19, 2024

    Novel cute

  • Cover of: Country house mysteries

    Country house mysteries

    by Tamarind
    14 items Last modified June 10, 2022