After the Flesh

Fannie Price writes After the Flesh, a novel blending urban fantasy with detective fiction. The story follows Detective Veronica Sykes in Chicago as she hunts a serial killer. This pursuit reveals her cambion heritage, connecting her to demons and dragons. She teams up with Lachlan, a dragon liaison for the Predator Crime Unit, to stop the demon. Their goal is to prevent the demon from freeing his master from hell. The narrative examines Veronica’s struggle between embracing her lineage or saving her soul. Price qualifies as an author of supernatural fiction by weaving mythological elements into a police procedural plot. This book suits readers who enjoy genre mashups involving law enforcement and occult lore. It may not appeal to those seeking pure historical horror or non-fiction accounts of demonology. The text focuses on character-driven conflict rather than extensive world-building manuals. Veronica’s internal battle forms the core of the narrative arc. The setting remains grounded in contemporary Chicago despite the supernatural revelations. Price uses the detective genre as a framework for exploring identity and heritage. The story does not rely on complex footnotes or academic references. Instead, it presents the mythology through direct action and dialogue. Readers interested in character development within high-stakes scenarios will find this engaging. Those preferring slow-burn atmospheric horror might find the pace too fast. The plot moves quickly from investigation to supernatural confrontation. Veronica’s bravery drives the resolution of the central conflict. The ending hinges on her choice regarding her demonic ancestry.