Authors: Morgan Kelley

Oracle Rising

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The Phoenix Files ~Book One~

By Morgan Kelley

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Content Advisory:

This book is intended for mature audiences and contains graphic violence, explicit sexual activity and disturbing imagery

Other works by Morgan Kelley:

Standalone Thrillers

The Junction

Serial Sins

The Blood Betrayal

FBI Romance Series

The Killing Times (Book 1)

Sacred Burial Grounds (Book 2)

True Love Lost (Book 3)

Deep Dark Mire (Book 4)

Fire Burns Hot (Book 5)

Darkness of Truth (Book 6)

Devil Hath Come (Book 7)

Consumed by Wrath (Book 8)

Redemption is Here (Book 9)

Dead Shall Speak (Book 10)

Pledging to Die (Book 11)

Slay Bells Ring (Book 12)

Croft & Croft Romance Adventure Series

Celestia is Falling (1)

Vegas is Dying (2)

Christmas is Killing (3)

Love is Bleeding (4)

Heaven is Weeping (5)

Hell is Burning (6)

Littlemoon Investigations

Blood Red Rage (Book 1)

Lost & Broken (Book 2)

Unthinkable Games (Book 3)

Truth is Found (Book 4)

The Carter Chronicles Trilogy

Sinner Repent (1)

Sinner Realized (2)

Sinner Reborn (3)

Oracle- The Phoenix Files

Oracle Rising (1) -
Juliett Deveraux & Rhett Longfellow

The Harcourte Vampyre Society series

Dangerous Revelations (1)

Dangerous Choices (2)

Dangerous Misery (3)

Dangerous Retaliation (4)

Behind Closed Doors Anthology

Illegal Fantasies ~ Behind Closed Doors (1)

Romance Under Arrest~ Behind Closed Doors (2)

Holiday Reinforcements ~ Behind Closed Doors (3)

~~~~ About the Author ~~~~

Morgan Kelley lives in the beautiful Pocono Mountains with her husband and two children. After attending college at Penn State University and studying Criminal Justice, Morgan knew her only true passion in life would be murder and books. She put them both together and began her career as a writer. Other than books and writing, you can find Morgan hanging out in her garden and digging in the dirt.

Her other works include: The Junction, Serial Sins, The Blood Betrayal, The Killing Times (1), Sacred Burial Grounds (2), True Love Lost (3), Deep Dark Mire (4), Fire Burns Hot (5), Darkness of Truth (6), Devil Hath Come (7), Consumed by Wrath (8), Redemption is Here (9), Dead Shall Speak (10), Pledging to Die (11), Slay Bells Ring (12) Blood Red Rage (1) Lost & Broken (2), Unthinkable Games (3), Truth is Found (4), Celestia is Falling (1), Vegas is Dying (2), Christmas is Killing (3), Love is Bleeding (4), Heaven is Weeping (5), Hell is Burning (6), Dangerous Revelations (1), Dangerous Choices (2), Dangerous Misery (3), Dangerous Retaliation (4), Sinner Repent (1), Sinner Realized (2), Sinner Reborn (3), Illegal Fantasies (Anthology 1), Romance Under Arrest (Anthology 2), and Holiday Reinforcements (Anthology 3)

Please feel free to visit Morgan at her website: www.morgankelley.com, email her
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, or visit her blog at
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Case File One

The Phoenix Files:

Juliett Deveraux

Save me! My name is Juliett,

and I’m being chased...

I am Oracle.

You don’t know me, but I see you. It’s my job to wander the night, seeking those who need my help. I can slip into your dreams, find your fears, and keep you safe. Don’t be afraid. It’s what I was born to do. This is my destiny in life.

I am a ghost.

I hide in the midst of the chaos.

I was forged in the belly of the governmental beast, made, created, and given life by the desperate people who call out my name. I exist to help you. I am here to beat back the demons that chase you, threatening to pull you under.

I am your safety net.

You aren’t alone, and neither am I.

I am only one of a team.

Nathaniel Carter, Director for the FBI, is the love of my life. He has sworn to protect and serve, and he’s doing just that. It isn't only my life that he’s concerned with, but now yours too. He’s the one man I trust to always have my back.

You can trust in him too.

I swear.

He’s powerful, strong, and knows my job is important. Nathaniel is my greatest ally in the fight for your life and soul. When you call for me, he’ll be at my side, ready to do anything it takes to save you.

He’s not the only secret weapon on our team.

We have more.

Maura Gaines-Mars is a force to be reckoned with. She’s a military badass with a great propensity to love. She’s quick, smart, and willing to sacrifice it all to do the job. When the chips are down, she’s going to rise above it all.

She won’t let you down.

I promise.

With her at your back, no one will hurt you. She’s going to do whatever it takes to bring you home.

Then there is Lucas Mars.

Some think he’s a joker, a loose cannon, or a sexy playboy, but he’s so much more.

On the outside, yes, he looks like he rolled off the beach, but underneath it all, he’s a cop to the core. Don’t let his laughter fool you.

He’s tough.

He’s focused.

He’s going to watch your back and mine too.

Luke is going to use his brains to make sure a solution to your problem is found. In the end, you want him in your corner. He’ll make you laugh and do anything it takes to keep you safe.

You have my word.

They aren’t the only people who’ll creep alongside me in the shadows of your life. I have one more person by my side. He, too, is dedicated to the mission.

Captain Jagger Armstrong is many things, but he’s known for his military background. He’s killed for our government, and now he’s going to serve and protect. He may not say much, but know that he’s watching, waiting, and ready to step in to help save you.

He’s going to save your ass, and likely mine—again.

We’re here for you.

You have nothing to worry about.

When you feel like no one else is out there.

When you believe you’re alone.

Know that we’re waiting. When the time comes, I’ll know your name, and we’ll move. We won’t let you fall.

We won’t let you die.

Whatever hunts you wants you dead. It craves your blood and pain. From here on out, there is only one team who can save your life.

It’s us.

I’m Oracle, and I’m a powerful weapon. Once I was used for the government only, but now I’m yours.

You can use me.

You’re now part of my life. You, my scared friend, are part of the Phoenix Files, and destined to cross my path.