The Graveyard Shift is a standalone novella by Darynda Jones. It tells the story of Garrett Swopes, a mortal tasked with protecting a half-human, half-god child destined to save the world. When the child's mother disappears, Garrett seeks the help of Marika Dubois, a hellion who tricked him into fathering her own son. Despite their past, Marika agrees to help Garrett, and they must decide if they are willing to risk their hearts again. This novella is part of the 1001 Dark Nights series and can be enjoyed by both new readers and fans of the author's Charley Davidson series.