Be careful what you wish for is an old saying, but true. Rachel Morgan wishes to escape her job; it is dangerous, unrewarding, and the boss is out to get her. What separates her wish from the wish of several million people a day, at least, is she makes the wish to a leprechaun who wants Rachel to let her go free instead of busting the magical bartender for false rainbow sales.

Rachel decides it is a fair trade. She was supposed to get three wishes for turning a blind eye, but two of her co-workers ask to be let in in the deal; they will form their own magical detective agency with her in exchange for one wish each. Since Ivy, a living vampire, is the best of the best in their line of work and Jenks, a pixie, is no slouch either, Rachel, the witch in the group, agrees, although reluctantly.

Jenks is the only one who does not meet with resistance to their leaving. Pixies are a dime a dozen. The boss hates losing Ivy, and wants to kill Rachel. Now, homeless and with death contracts out on her, Rachel moves into an abandoned church with Ivy and Jenks' family. Their first big case could either set them off on good footing or get Rachel killed.

Ms. Harrision creates a new alternate earth that is fascinating in its detail. There are rough moments as the three personalties try to mesh with each other, but that only affects the characters, it does not slow the reading. If you enjoy Anita Blake, Stephanie Plum or Sookie Stackhouse, then you will enjoy this series as well.