The Poison Within: An Order Universe Short Story (Inspector Skaer Book 1)
Black clouds of xenophobia gather over Radvadur, the western province of the Empire. The political climate is strained and fragile. A surge of Nymph refugees has stirred widespread hostility towards non-humans. When the investigation of a gruesome triple murder linked to the refugee camp ensues,...
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Black clouds of xenophobia gather over Radvadur, the western province of the Empire. The political climate is strained and fragile. A surge of Nymph refugees has stirred widespread hostility towards non-humans. When the investigation of a gruesome triple murder linked to the refugee camp ensues, it takes Inspector Käyru Skaer and his lover, Count Ellydhar Finn-Jánn, along an unusual path, at the end of which a precious gift awaits.Käyru and Elly are worlds apart in social standing, but they have found common ground in the bedroom—up against the wall and the stable doors, too. The arrangement between them ought to have been temporary and of no consequence. As their circumstances change, will they find the courage to risk their hearts?(Warning: Contains mentions of off page sexual assault)
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Format: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B06XFGX3BT
Publish date: 2017-03-18
Pages no: 40
Edition language: English
Well, what do you know, now I am an addict :)I love everything in this story! Love that the author drew the ideas from RL, events we all can relate to and reflect upon. Love the female characters, who are - a breath of fresh air - wholesome, love the social differences, love a vulnerable character o...
FOUR HEARTS--And once again, I'm impressed with this author's writes. Two for two, both short stories that left me wanting more but enjoyed the hell at what was given.Set in the Order universe, a fantasy based world with supernatural beings and humans coincide, The Poison Withinis another creation...