A necromancer with an attitude meets a killer with a vendetta. After facing off with a Jinn, a Minotaur, and a siren, necromancer Octavia Hollows thought she'd seen the most vicious creatures in existence. Until she learns of a depraved serial killer hunting young women. One of his victims is still missing while someone close to Octavia is being held by police in connection to the crimes. Flanked by hot-as-sin wolf-man, Reid, and her undead pig, Bacon, Octavia races to stop the killer and clear her friend's name. Yet as she risks her neck for those she loves, she may land on the chopping block of a merciless madman... ***CLIFFHANGER ENDING*** "Stacey Rourke is an expert wordsmith. She has a way of captivating readers and never fails to deliver an unforgettable story. Fate Worse Than Death contains all the necessary ingredients for a truly enjoyable read -romance, action, suspense, and even a pig! I simply couldn't put this book down!" - Mary Ting, Benjamin Franklin Award-Winning Author "A thrilling murder mystery with True Blood and Dexter vibes. Octavia's latest journey brings her closer to the darkness than ever before." -Award-winning author Tish Thawer "Holy undead pig! This is a non-stop thrill ride of wicked badassery. Stacey grabs you by the gumballs and never let's go. Hands down one of the best books of the year!" -USA Today Bestselling author Rue Volley