

Books in series

#1
Silenced
2008
In the year 2146, the United States has completely collapsed, leaving the country in ruins. In this turmoil, Cybil Lewis and her inspector-in-training, Jane, fill a need. When begged by Jane to look into the disappearance of Jane's cousin, Bybil is catapulted into a world far removed from anything she has experienced so far-a world of lies and deceit. As they investigate, they move far into the reaches of the divided states and eep into the upper crest of political turmoil.
Relectantly caught up in a world of betrayal and corruption, Cybil and Jane unearth long buried secrets and survive attempts on their lives. As they move closer to the truth, they discover that the people, who are entrusted with the safety of the territories, will do anything to keep their secrets, including murder. Especially murder.
Cybil and Jane will do what they must to get to the truth.
They will never be SILENCED.

#2
Cozened
A Cybil Lewis Novel
2010
Return to the futuristic world of Washington D.C. and Cybil Lewis, private inspector, as she takes on a case that will rock the very foundation of who she is. Hired to find the missing son of a prominent woman, Cybil is pulled into a sordid political arena of a family with dark and dangerous secrets, and the determination to keep them hidden.
Author

Nicole Givens Kurtz
Author · 6 books
Nicole Givens Kurtz is an author, editor, and educator. She's the recipient of the Ladies of Horror Grant (2021), the Horror Writers Association's Diversity Grant (2020) and the two-time Atomacon Palmetto Scribe Award Winner (2021 and 2022). She's also the editor of the groundbreaking anthology, SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire. She’s written for White Wolf, The Realm's The Vela: Salvation series, and Baen’s No Game for Knights and Straight Outta Tombstone. Nicole has over numerous short stories published as well as numerous novels and three active speculative mystery series. She enjoys reading scary stories and watching true crime.