License to Curse (The Merlin Mysteries Book 1)

Name: License to Curse (The Merlin Mysteries Book 1)
Price: 0.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (3221 reviews)
Author: Kim Richardson

by Kim Richardson

Mystery Thriller Fantasy

4.6 (3,221)

4.6 stars from 3,221 reviews. Top 68% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: May 10, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love snarky protagonists who mouth off to authority and survive through wit as much as magic.
You want paranormal mysteries with actual stakes, found family, and a broody love interest who doesn't overshadow the plot.
You're after that sweet spot between magical world-building and character-driven investigation that keeps you guessing.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer slow-burn romance where the relationship is the main storyline.
You want cosy mysteries without genuine danger or moral complexity.
You need your protagonists to be likeable from page one without friction or flaws.

About this book

Rhea Morven is a rookie Merlin agent with a cursed bloodline that makes her a walking magical anomaly and an outsider to those around her. On her first day, she is assigned to Gallows Gate, a hidden town concealing secrets and supernatural creatures, to locate three missing paranormals before the community destabilizes. The missing individuals are the children of the town's ruling council, complicating her investigation. Rhea must navigate vampire politics, witch rivalries, and council members skeptical of her success. She relies on her sharp wit and dangerous magical abilities to navigate the case. A shifter with gold eyes repeatedly intervenes to save her life, creating a distraction from her work. Rhea was sent to fail, but she is determined to complete the assignment. The series centers on found-family dynamics, magical suspense, and snarky characters.

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Currently #8,138 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Sales have softened 184% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 3,221 reviews

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