Books like Dead Witch Walking (Rachel Morgan, Book 1) by Kim Harrison

Cincinnati’s night is ruled by vampires, witches, and a host of other creatures that have made the city’s own “Hollows” their secret haven. In this city‑wide network of predators, rabid competition and hidden dangers abound. Rachel Morgan, a practical witch with a sharp edge, is the city’s only honest bounty hunter—and her job is to enforce the delicate balance that keeps the supernatural community from tearing itself apart. With a talent for uncanny insight and an unshakeable determination, Rachel must bring her targets back—alive, dead, or undead—while navigating betrayals, politics, and the very real threat of the night’s survivors. The novel blends dark humor, action, and a touch of romance in a richly imagined urban fantasy setting, introducing readers to Rachel’s world of danger, intrigue, and the unbroken bonds that keep her moving forward.

First publish date: 2004