Killing Rocks

The Blurred Boundaries of Life and Death

D.D. Barant's world in "Killing Rocks" is a city where the supernatural is commonplace: vampires, lycanthropes, and golems comprise the majority, outnumbering ordinary humans. Death is not a final state, and the boundaries between the living and the undead are constantly shifting. Barant, an outsider brought in from another reality, brings her analytical skills as a forensic detective to crimes that challenge the very logic of science and magic. The intricate setting throws her into an environment filled with danger, prejudice, and cultural differences, where even the laws of nature take on a different meaning.

Unraveling Mysteries in a Supernatural Society

Barant becomes entangled in a series of murders that defy easy explanation. Victims are found in mysterious circumstances, as if killed by rocks that seem imbued with deadly enchantments. To solve this supernatural crime spree, she must work alongside a diverse cast: powerful vampires with dark agendas, enigmatic shapeshifters, and otherworldly magic-users. Every clue leads to new questions, and every answer seems to pull Barant deeper into a tangled web of secrets. Her investigation forces her to balance skepticism with an openness to magic’s rules, upending her sense of reality.

Dangerous Alliances and Betrayals

Throughout the story, alliances form and dissolve with dangerous speed. Barant quickly learns that trust is a scarce commodity. Friends may hide hidden agendas, and even allies could be tempted by personal gain. Factions within the supernatural community vie for power, and Barant’s unique knowledge makes her a target as well as a key player. As betrayals surface and enemies close in, she must make shrewd, quick decisions to stay alive, never certain if those beside her will become foes.

The Cost of Survival and Truth

The race against time intensifies as Barant faces both external threats from enemies and internal struggles with her own identity and morality. She is pushed to consider what she is willing to sacrifice to find the truth, and whether survival entails compromising her values. The concept of justice becomes complicated in a world where death is only a doorway, and the price of answers may be more than she can bear. Each choice sharpens the tension between self-preservation and doing what’s right.

Ultimately, Barant’s journey through the killing rocks culminates in a high-stakes confrontation with the forces behind the murders. She must rely on her wits, her forensic acumen, and the uneasy relationships she has built. As the layers of conspiracy unravel, she confronts the core mystery and faces her deepest fears. In this world of magic and duplicity, Barant’s courage and resolve are tested, forcing her to redefine what it means to fight for justice—and to survive against all odds.