A Spirited Blend

by Jay Requard

They have unearthed a Lord Vissul de Bludridge.Scion to one of the oldest aristocratic families in the Imperial City of Hostlann, his influence reaches far into the depths of the capital’s court and underworld alike. He owns a bank, commands gangsters, stages lavish parties…And organizes the assassination of emperors on behalf of a tyrannical god.Yet from inside of her teashop, the former spymaster of one of those slain emperors seeks vengeance. Meena Prakanati, a spy of excellence, slinks from the shadows alongside the cryptographer Raga Stonecleaver and their accomplice, the assassin-thief Keeper. Sworn on vengeance for the lord’s crimes, they will plumb the dark for Vissul’s deepest secrets, and when the time is right, strike at the heart of his power…If they can keep their cover amid their many foes seen and unseen.Lies, treachery, and explosive action collide in A SPIRITED BLEND, the second book in the SPYCOUNTERKILLER trilogy, brought to you by the award-winning author of Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery epics ATENIA and THIEF OF DESTINY!

166 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 20, 2023

About the author

Risen from the hills of North Carolina, Jay Requard is an award-winning fantasy author known for “heroes with genuine emotions and concerns for the word they live in” facing off against the darkest powers with little more than love, courage, steel, and magic to set things right. From the pulse- pounding heists of Thief of Destiny to the dark desert romance of Death & Dust and other tales of wonder, readers have noted his modern take on the genre feels like “diving into new hero mythology.”

After leaving the biomedical and legal industries, as well as helping to establish two independent genre publishers, Jay currently lives in New York City with his beautiful wife, a wonderful son, and a rambunctious shadow cat named Mona Underfoot. When not with his family or writing he enjoys meditating, reading, martial arts, cooking, and or course, wandering off for the next adventure.