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Lumen Reese

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror

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Writer of science fiction, fantasy, horror and contemporary fiction from Michigan.
I think a story should be entertaining, but should handle social and class issues in order to be an accurate portrayal of our world. I value honest resolution over shock-value, and happy endings wherever possible, especially for my LGBT characters. None of my books will ever use artificial intelligence, because AI is theft. You can find me on Instagram @ZoominLumen
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The Crocus Trilogy will continue in 2025 with Book Two: THE GRAVEDIGGER KNIGHT & THE SAILOR OF ENDLESS SEAS.

And the Honoré Sloane series will continue in 2026 with: TWO SPARROWS FOR A PENNY.

Also coming in 2026: RED RIVER; a southern-gothic horror.

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Satan Hides the Hook is out now. It's book 2 in the non-linear Honoré Sloane series. (It does not need to be read in order, but it wouldn't hurt.) I decided to release it on Valentine's Day because it's the probably the closest thing to a capital-R Romance I'll ever write. That being said, it's also low-key horrifying and sad and really really weird. Because that's life! Hope you like it.

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