The Bloodhound Files — by DD Barant

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  Dying Bites
  

  • Jul-2009
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  Book - 1
  

  Her job description is the "tracking and apprehension of mentally-fractured killers." What this really means in FBI profiler Jace Valchek's brave new world--one in which only one percent of the population is human--is that a woman's work is never don...

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  Death Blows
  

  • Apr-2010
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  Book - 2
  

  Imagine a world where only one percent of the population is human, and the rest are vampires, lycanthropes, and golems. Now imagine hunting down killers in this world. These are the Bloodhound Files... FBI profiler Jace Valchek was pulled into this ...

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  Killing Rocks
  

  • Jan-2011
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  Book - 3
  

  WELCOME BACK TO THE WORLD OF THE BLOODHOUND FILES, where vampires, werewolves, and golems are the populace you've sworn to protect ... FBI profiler Jace Valchek's ticket home from the twisted parallel universe where she's been called to duty hinges ...

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  Better Off Undead
  

  • Oct-2011
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  Book - 4
  

  Dark magic, unknown enemies, monsters of every stripe -- FBI profiler Jace Valchek has seen it all. In this bizarre parallel universe, shape-shifting werewolves and blood-thirsty vampires don't even warrant a raised eyebrow. That is, until Jace has t...

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  Back from the Undead
  

  • Apr-2012
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  Book - 5
  

  Another work day, another case for the Bloodhound Files. But this time, Jace is truly stumped: How is she, a mere human, supposed to penetrate the dark heart of a child-trafficking ring of pire orphans -- one that turns out to be part of a blood-farm...

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  Undead to the World
  

  • Dec-2012
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  Book - 6
  

  Jace's return to Kansas is an instant reminder that there really is no place like home. The tavern is still brimming with losers, practical jokers, and motorcycle chicks. Even the town's only Goth is still wearing eyeliner. But just as Jace is about ...

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Series Premise

The Bloodhound Files series follows Jace Valchek as she adapts to life in Thropirelem, a world where humans are a minority and supernatural beings hold power. Working for the National Security Agency’s supernatural branch, she investigates bizarre crimes while dealing with political intrigue, her own displacement, and growing personal ties in her new reality.

The Bloodhound Files Series Reading Order

Publication order provides the best experience for The Bloodhound Files series. Each book has a complete central plot focused on a new criminal investigation that reaches resolution, yet Jace’s personal situation, key relationships, and understanding of the parallel world carry forward. Readers who begin with a later volume will miss the foundational events of Jace’s arrival and early cases, along with the building emotional connections and cumulative revelations that deepen later stories.

Explanation of reading order types

The Bloodhound Files Series Characters

The series centers on Jace Valchek, a skilled human profiler and investigator. Key recurring figures include her golem partner Charlie, NSA director David Cassius, and the enigmatic vampire Aristotle Stoker, whose interactions and shifting alliances shape much of Jace’s journey.

Setting of the The Bloodhound Files Series

The action takes place in Thropirelem, an alternate Earth where supernatural races dominate society. Settings range from modern cities with hidden magical elements to high-security NSA facilities and dangerous supernatural territories.

Tone & Themes of the The Bloodhound Files Series

The tone blends dark urban fantasy with procedural mystery and wry humor. Central themes include displacement and belonging, trust in a dangerous world, the nature of humanity versus monstrosity, and moral choices when hunting killers.

Is the The Bloodhound Files Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy urban fantasy with strong procedural elements, a fish-out-of-water protagonist, and a mix of action, mystery, and supernatural politics.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes violence, gore from crime scenes, and mature themes; moderate romantic elements. Suitable for adult readers.

The Bloodhound Files series combines crime-solving with supernatural world-building centered on one woman’s struggle to survive and find her place. Reading the books in order allows Jace’s adaptation, relationships, and the larger threats in Thropirelem to unfold with full context.