The Devil's Mercy is out now!
My first novel, The Devil's Mercy is out now.
It is a urban fantasy mystery novel with romance (enemies-to-lovers) elements.
It deals with topics such as manipulation, gambling addiction (in remission), what it means to do the right thing, and religion.
I am very excited and hope that you may find as much joy in it as I did while writing.
It also features a casual representation of a bisexual main character (the book doesn't put much spotlight on his sexuality, but it is part of the story).
Blurb:
"What's your principle worth when people suffer because of your moral consistency?"
In the heart of the desert city of Andoona lies the Devil's Mercy, the world's largest casino. It is named after a tradition: some of the lost souls there receive a chance to overcome their addiction. Twelve years have passed since Miles Carduroy took up that offer, and he now works at the casino as a security guard. And, between magical and regular cheaters, there's more than enough work to distract him from his past vices.
Regular work is also what he thinks of when he catches a particularly mischievous mage called Nova. However, she quickly reveals that her intentions are more than making a quick buck. With a flirty demeanour, she unveils dangerous secrets involving his co-workers, but crucially also the owner of the Mercy. Cracks form on Miles’ image of the woman who once granted him the Devil's Mercy.
With no way to tell who to trust, the only thing left to do may be the very thing that caused his addiction: relying on his gut feeling. Something that he swore never to do again when he took up his current job.
It is a urban fantasy mystery novel with romance (enemies-to-lovers) elements.
It deals with topics such as manipulation, gambling addiction (in remission), what it means to do the right thing, and religion.
I am very excited and hope that you may find as much joy in it as I did while writing.
It also features a casual representation of a bisexual main character (the book doesn't put much spotlight on his sexuality, but it is part of the story).
Blurb:
"What's your principle worth when people suffer because of your moral consistency?"
In the heart of the desert city of Andoona lies the Devil's Mercy, the world's largest casino. It is named after a tradition: some of the lost souls there receive a chance to overcome their addiction. Twelve years have passed since Miles Carduroy took up that offer, and he now works at the casino as a security guard. And, between magical and regular cheaters, there's more than enough work to distract him from his past vices.
Regular work is also what he thinks of when he catches a particularly mischievous mage called Nova. However, she quickly reveals that her intentions are more than making a quick buck. With a flirty demeanour, she unveils dangerous secrets involving his co-workers, but crucially also the owner of the Mercy. Cracks form on Miles’ image of the woman who once granted him the Devil's Mercy.
With no way to tell who to trust, the only thing left to do may be the very thing that caused his addiction: relying on his gut feeling. Something that he swore never to do again when he took up his current job.
Published on January 20, 2024 13:42
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Tags:
addiction, bisexual, enemies-to-lovers, fantasy, kdp, manipulation, romance, selfpublish, urban-fantasy
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