Let the Adventure—and the Friendship—Begin! When Izzy Doyle and Mae Lawson meet in graduate school, they instantly bond over their shared passion for archaeology, the mysteries of ancient relics, and tea. Fun-loving, brilliant, and inseparable, the two best friends dive headfirst into their studies, never imagining that their academic pursuits would lead them into a real-life adventure. But when a legendary death mask is stolen from their university—a relic rumored to be cursed and known for leaving a trail of bodies in its wake—Izzy and Mae find themselves at the heart of a dark and dangerous mystery. With suspicion mounting and the clock ticking, the duo must put their wits and friendship to the ultimate test. As they race to find the stolen mask, they discover that some myths are more than just stories—and some curses are terrifyingly real. Can Izzy and Mae solve the mystery before the curse claims its next victim? This thrilling prequel to the Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife is a testament to the power of friendship, the thrill of adventure, and the magic that lies just beneath the surface of the past.

One death ring. Two old friends. A lot of mayhem. Welcome to a cursed midlife! Old friends and magical misadventure collide in Cursed Companions . After Professor Izzy Doyle’s career is derailed by a treacherous colleague, she strikes out to start over, and ends up on her estranged best friend’s door step, where she realizes, life has a way of brewing up surprises. Mae Lawson dreams of joining an exclusive magical society, but disaster plagues her every attempt at spellcasting. Still, the society will forgive her inadequacies and grant her membership if she can convince Izzy, to join too. The challenge? She and Izzy are ex-best friends, and Izzy doesn’t believe in magic. Just as Mae and Izzy start to reconnect, Izzy places an ancient ring on her finger. As if midlife wasn't complicated enough, the ring sticks tight and slowly takes possession of Izzy’s finger and then her hand. The women must heal their fractured past and work together, navigate the paranormal, and confront an ancient mummy—before the cursed ring claims Izzy’s life. Perfect for readers who crave a touch of snark with their sorcery! Cursed Companions is Book One in the Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife Series. Blending the thrill of Indiana Jones with the charm of Practical Magic, Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife offers a heartwarming and spellbinding journey of friendship, love, and the quest to uncover the mysteries of the past.