THIRDS

Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet introduces homicide detective Dexter J. Daley, whose career implodes after he testifies against his corrupt partner and becomes a media target. Instead of losing his badge, Dex is transferred to the THIRDS, a militarized law-enforcement unit where humans work alongside Therian shapeshifters in a tense urban setting. Assigned to a new team under jaguar Therian leader Sloane Brodie, Dex must navigate hostility, prejudice, and strict paramilitary protocols while investigating the murders of prominent HumaniTherian activists. Balancing paranormal crime procedural elements with slow-building gay romance, the novel blends urban fantasy, mystery, and military fiction as Dex struggles to earn his place in a wary, close-knit squad.

Blood & Thunder by Charlie Cochet continues the THIRDS urban fantasy series with a mix of paranormal crime investigation, military action, and slow-burning romance. After coordinated bomb attacks on a Therian youth center leave their team wounded and their partnership strained, agents Dexter J. Daley and Sloane Brodie face a new extremist group, the Order of Adrasteia, whose propaganda fuels rising violence between humans and shapeshifting Therians. As Destructive Delta tracks the bombings, they uncover a deeper agenda that forces Sloane to confront buried secrets tied to his past and the organization that trained him. The novel blends gay romance with escalating political tension, asking how loyalty, trust, and duty survive when personal history becomes a weapon.

Rack & Ruin by Charlie Cochet continues the THIRDS urban fantasy series in a New York City shaken by open conflict between the fractured Order of Adrasteia and the emerging Ikelos Coalition of Therians. As vigilante attacks escalate and civilians are endangered, Destructive Delta must uncover a traitor within their own ranks while still reeling from the Therian Youth Center bombing. Agent Dexter J. Daley’s encounter with Coalition operatives exposes a disturbing pattern behind what had seemed like random violence, forcing him and Sloane to reassess the entire case. The novel blends paranormal crime investigation, military-style action, and a developing gay romance as Dex and Sloane’s relationship is strained by secrets, shifting loyalties, and the mounting cost of the war.

Rise & Fall by Charlie Cochet continues the THIRDS urban fantasy series with a focus on the fallout from a brutal Coalition attack. With Sloane Brodie gravely wounded and Ash still recovering, Destructive Delta is sidelined while another shifter team, led by Sebastian Hobbs, takes over the hunt for Beck Hogan. Refusing to accept orders, Dex Daley secretly revives his human police detective instincts to track Hogan through a city simmering with paranormal crime and political tension. As Dex’s need for vengeance pulls him toward increasingly risky choices and hidden investigations, Sloane’s slow recovery forces both men to confront the cost of retaliation, the strain on their relationship, and the unspoken depth of their bond.

Against the Grain by Charlie Cochet continues the THIRDS urban fantasy series with a focus on Defense Agent Ash Keeler and Recon Agent Cael Maddock. After Ash’s undercover work helps dismantle a violent extremist group and leaves him seriously wounded, his carefully guarded feelings for Cael become harder to conceal. Set in a militarized, paranormal version of New York City where shapeshifters serve in a specialized law enforcement unit, the story blends crime investigation with slow-burning romance between two male teammates. As past traumas resurface and buried truths come to light, Ash and Cael must navigate shifting allegiances, personal vulnerability, and the risks of turning partnership into something deeper.

Catch a Tiger by the Tail by Charlie Cochet continues the THIRDS urban fantasy series with a focus on longtime friends and partners Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs. After a deadly attack on a Therian youth center, Calvin decides he can no longer hide his romantic feelings, forcing both men to confront what they mean to each other. Ethan, a Therian shifter living with selective mutism and severe social anxiety, struggles to adapt to this shift in their relationship while fearing the loss of the bond that defines his life. As Defense Agents on the high-risk Destructive Delta team, they must balance dangerous missions, military-style operations, and criminal threats with the fragile, evolving connection between them.

Smoke & Mirrors by Charlie Cochet continues the urban fantasy THIRDS series with a focus on hidden histories, government secrets, and a central m/m romance. After being abducted from both his home and his Therian partner Sloane Brodie, Dex Daley is interrogated by a dangerous shifter who forces him to confront the truth about his parents’ supposed accident. The revelation that John and Gina Daley were murdered pulls Dex and Sloane into a web of covert operations, military-style agencies, and criminal conspiracies. As Dex undergoes strange, unexplained changes and the investigation escalates, their relationship faces increasing strain amid escalating paranormal threats and crime-driven violence.

Thick & Thin by Charlie Cochet continues the urban fantasy romance of Dex and Sloane in the aftermath of abduction, death, resurrection, and a life-altering transformation that has left Dex half-Therian. Now engaged to jaguar Therian team leader Sloane Brodie and recruited for covert work, Dex must confront their tight-knit Destructive Delta unit with the truth about what he has become. Set in a world of shifters, military-style teams, and political intrigue, the story focuses less on external battles and more on loyalty, identity, and trust within a found family. As secrets surface and alliances shift, Dex is forced to test whether love and team bonds can withstand profound change.

Darkest Hour Before Dawn by Charlie Cochet continues the THIRDS universe with a focus on shifter team leader Sebastian Hobbs and medical examiner Hudson Colbourn, former lovers whose bond has survived seven years of separation. Their unresolved relationship is tested when Hudson becomes a target for powerful enemies both inside and outside their paramilitary organization, pulling them back into each other’s orbit amid escalating danger. As threats mount and buried truths surface, the men must weigh professional duty, personal safety, and the possibility of rebuilding trust. This urban fantasy romance blends paranormal crime investigation, military-style action, and a second-chance gay love story under intense pressure.

Gummy Bears & Grenades by Charlie Cochet follows THIRDS agent Dexter J. Daley on the eve of his wedding, determined to keep his bachelor party focused on dancing and time with friends. Set in an urban fantasy world of shifters and law enforcement, the night quickly veers into chaos as Dex finds himself entangled with drug dealers, hired muscle, and unexpected danger. Balancing humor, romance, and action, the story highlights Dex’s relationship with his fiancé, Team Leader Sloane Brodie, while he navigates crime, alcohol-fueled antics, and even a memorable bear costume. The novella blends paranormal crime elements with a light, playful tone anchored in gay romance.

Tried & True by Charlie Cochet continues the THIRDS urban fantasy series with Dex Daley and Sloane Brodie preparing for their long-awaited wedding just as a new threat erupts. As a hostile force targets the THIRDS, the shifter-human couple must balance personal vows with their duty as agents, confronting violence, political intrigue, and the risk to their found family. Secrets from the ongoing conflict with a hidden organization surface, exposing betrayal and forcing Destructive Delta into one final, coordinated operation. Blending paranormal romance, military-style action, and crime-focused mystery, this installment centers on loyalty, sacrifice, and the cost of protecting those they love.