Giftsnatcher

A dark Victorian fantasy full of secrets, spiritual gifts, and a brush with Jack the Ripper...In the shadowy streets of 1800s Edinburgh, where superstition and science collide, Alana makes a living passing as a witch, but her real power is far more dangerous. As a Giftsnatcher, she can sense, steal, and transfer the spiritual gifts of others. Alongside her ambitious older sister, Alana caters to a wealthy elite willing to pay dearly for power. But when the enigmatic Lord Tremain hires her to gift his emotionally scarred grandson, Edgar, Alana's magic fails for the first time.Desperate for a stronger gift to break through Edgar's barriers, she finds herself entangled with the brilliant and secretive Dr. Joseph Bell, whose intellect and insight hide a deeper mystery. As a chilling series of events spread from London to Scotland, the whispers of Jack the Ripper grow louder... and somehow, Alana is at the center of it all. Unseen forces draw her into a web of blood magic, ancient curses, illusions, and murder, forcing her to confront the true cost of her power and the terrifying legacy she may carry. As she edges closer to the truth about Edgar, Alana must decide what kind of woman she is... and what she's willing to become.Perfect for fans of gothic fantasy, supernatural mystery, and historical thrillers, this Christian Victorian fantasy is ideal for readers who love Libba Bray, Laura Purcell, and Sherlock Holmes... with a dark magical twist.