Hawk & Sparrow

Hawk & Sparrow by Hawk & Sparrow is a gilded-age fantasy mystery set in the bustling city of Basalton, where enchantments are currency, status and danger all at once. If you love sharp banter, newsroom grit and high-society intrigue, this one is made for late-night “just one more chapter” reading. Nineteen-year-old orphan Vesper Evans wants nothing to do with sorcerers or their polished spells. She’d rather chase facts for the Basalton Globe—until the paper faces closure and a brutal murder lands in her path. Enter Maximilian Kite: wealthy heir, accused sorcerer, and the last person Vesper should trust. His deal is simple: help prove his innocence, and she’ll be paid more than she’s ever imagined. The catch? To get close to the truth, they’ll need to pose as a courting couple inside Basalton’s glittering elite. Perfect for readers who enjoy fantasy romance, investigative journalism, class politics, and a slow-burn, enemies-to-allies vibe. Step into Basalton and see what secrets its magic is hiding.