The Lavender Blade

In this queer speculative fiction novel by Emma Deards, two con artist demon exorcists make a living scamming the wealthy with fake exorcisms—until one of them becomes genuinely possessed by a powerful demon. As the possessed individual’s body is twisted into something unnatural, the remaining partner must learn real magic and break the rules to save their loved one. This story combines danger, deception, and a daring romance set against a backdrop of supernatural peril.