A longer fall - Charlaine Harris

"A Longer Fall" by Charlaine Harris is the second book in the Gunnie Rose series, which blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and alternate history. The series is set in a version of the United States where history diverged, creating a fractured country full of magic, political intrigue, and danger.

The story follows Lizbeth Rose, a "gunnie" (a tough, independent woman who is skilled with firearms) in a world where magic and violence coexist. Lizbeth works as a bodyguard for hire, and in "A Longer Fall", she is tasked with a high-stakes mission. She must accompany a group of people—including the Governor of New America—on a journey to retrieve a large sum of stolen money. The job seems straightforward, but Lizbeth quickly finds herself caught in a web of betrayal, political maneuvering, and magic.