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Maelstrom

Whyborne & Griffin #7 / 11 ✓
by Jordan L. Hawk
Maelstrom (Whyborne & Griffin #7) by Jordan L. Hawk
★ 8.00 / 1
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Between his father’s sudden — and rather suspicious — generosity, and his own rash promise to help Christine plan her wedding, Percival Endicott Whyborne has quite enough to worry about. But when the donation of a mysterious codex to the Ladysmith Museum draws the attention of a murderous cult, Whyborne finds himself in a race against time to unlock its secrets first.

Griffin has a case of his own: the disappearance of an historic map, which quickly escalates to murder. Someone is sacrificing men in dark rituals — and all the clues lead back to the museum.

With their friends Christine and Iskander, Whyborne and Griffin must discover the cult’s true goal before it’s too late. For dark forces are afoot at the very heart of the museum, and they want more than Whyborne’s codex.

They want his life.

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Release date: December 2015

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Jordan L. Hawk

Jordan L. Hawk didn’t set out to become one of the most beloved voices in queer paranormal fiction—but once they began weaving tales of haunted pasts, dangerous rituals, and fiercely loyal love, there was no turning back. Blending supernatural suspense with rich emotional depth, their stories have quietly reshaped the landscape of LGBTQ+ speculative fiction, drawing readers into worlds where magic, monsters, and romance coexist in perfect tension.

Raised in North Carolina, Hawk grew up steeped in folklore and ghost stories, the kind whispered across porches and remembered from yellowed pages. That early fascination with things lurking just beyond the veil shaped their storytelling instincts, but it was their passion for character-driven narratives that gave their work its pulse. Whether conjuring eldritch horrors or reimagining Victorian settings, Hawk always centers the fragile, complex humanity within the fantastical.

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Their Whyborne & Griffin series became a quiet phenomenon among readers looking for more than just thrills—delivering tender, sometimes harrowing explorations of identity and love, set against a backdrop of occult mystery. With each book, Hawk built a loyal following not through flashy marketing or literary accolades, but by consistently offering something rare: queer characters who are not only fully realized, but also heroic in their vulnerability.

Hawk writes with a rhythm that feels both grounded and arcane, pulling from gothic tradition while modernizing its sensibilities. Their prose can be lyrical one moment, then tightly coiled with suspense the next, mirroring the emotional push and pull between their protagonists. Beyond Whyborne & Griffin, their Hexworld and SPECTR series continue to expand their signature universe—one where love defies the odds and even death doesn’t always have the final say.

An introvert at heart and self-described history geek, Hawk balances their love of the strange with a deep respect for the past. Their work resonates with those who want their monsters complex, their lovers haunted, and their endings hard-won. Jordan L. Hawk may not court the spotlight, but for those who find their stories, the spell is lasting.

Whyborne & Griffin

Whyborne & Griffin consists of eleven primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Widdershins (Whyborne & Griffin #1)
★ 8.00 / 2
Threshold (Whyborne & Griffin #2)
★ 7.00 / 2
Stormhaven (Whyborne & Griffin #3)
★ 8.00 / 2
Necropolis (Whyborne & Griffin #4)
★ 8.00 / 2
Bloodline (Whyborne & Griffin #5)
★ 8.00 / 2
Hoarfrost (Whyborne & Griffin #6)
★ 8.00 / 1
Maelstrom (Whyborne & Griffin #7)
★ 8.00 / 1
Fallow (Whyborne & Griffin #8)
★ 8.00 / 1
Undertow (Whyborne & Griffin #8.5)
★ 6.00 / 1
Draakenwood (Whyborne & Griffin #9)
★ 8.00 / 1
Balefire (Whyborne & Griffin #10)
★ 8.00 / 1
Deosil (Whyborne & Griffin #11)
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