Master of Hounds

"Master of Hounds" introduces Clint Mercer, who is unexpectedly drawn into a world of magic and danger after surviving an attack. Recruited by wizard Arlo Dandridge to recover a powerful ancient relic, they race against a sinister warlock and his followers, with the fate of a city hanging in the balance. This dark urban fantasy blends magic, monsters, secret societies, and conspiracies, marking the beginning of the Pickman Files series.