Serpent & Dove

In the bustling city of Belterra, fear grips the populace as mysterious deaths linked to witchcraft unsettle the streets. Lou , a cunning thief with a secretive past, maneuvers through this world alongside her friend Coco . They meet at the Bellerose, a brothel, to plot a heist targeting a magical ring owned by the affluent Pierre Tremblay. This ring is reputed to protect against enchantments, making it a coveted prize. However, the presence of Chasseurs, relentless witch hunters, complicates their plans. Lou , hiding her true identity as a witch, must tread carefully to avoid detection. Durin

Theme 1: A Haunting in the Bellerose

This thread running through Serpent & Dove gives the story its emotional weight. Shelby Mahurin weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: A Thief and a Chasseur

This thread running through Serpent & Dove gives the story its emotional weight. Shelby Mahurin weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: The Heist and the Ring

This thread running through Serpent & Dove gives the story its emotional weight. Shelby Mahurin weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Serpent & Dove

Serpent & Dove has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Shelby Mahurin's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"A Haunting in the Bellerose" — Shelby Mahurin, Serpent & Dove

About the Author

Shelby Mahurin is the author of Serpent & Dove. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.