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The Color of Deception
When Bart McFadden, expert in ancient languages, attempts to save the life of his goddaughter, the result isn’t one he could have anticipated. Bargaining with the powerful, unearthly entity that took her is days later, he regains consciousness to find himself transformed into the likeness of the dead girl.
As Matilda Hale, he’s judged to be insane. The alien threat is still out there, so McFadden decides he must play the part of Matilda if he’s ever to be released from hospital. Then, he’ll apply to Miskatonic University, where he suspects that answers can be found within the worm-eaten pages of the dread Necronomicon. Arriving in the autumn of 1931, he’s about to discover just how difficult life could be for a female student.
As Matilda Hale, he’s judged to be insane. The alien threat is still out there, so McFadden decides he must play the part of Matilda if he’s ever to be released from hospital. Then, he’ll apply to Miskatonic University, where he suspects that answers can be found within the worm-eaten pages of the dread Necronomicon. Arriving in the autumn of 1931, he’s about to discover just how difficult life could be for a female student.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2024
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Bryony Marsh
11 books3 followersBritish writer of transgender fiction with an emphasis on plot rather than fetish. Lately, I'm fascinated by all things Lovecraftian - as you will see from my 'Matilda Hale' stories. Visit my blog for news, views, freebies and silliness.
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November 9, 2024
Top Class
In this poor and measly genre of trans fiction this is a masterpiece. Thin on sex, richer on characters, interesting in plotting and very nicely written and edited, it's a nice exploration of a magically forced gender change during less egalitarian times set in a very enjoyable occulty thriller.
In this poor and measly genre of trans fiction this is a masterpiece. Thin on sex, richer on characters, interesting in plotting and very nicely written and edited, it's a nice exploration of a magically forced gender change during less egalitarian times set in a very enjoyable occulty thriller.
July 8, 2024
I enjoyed the story I look forward to a sequel I like a good transgender Romance
September 7, 2024
Gender swapping but not trans
I couldn't see where this story was going but it had Miskatonic in the title mixed with a gender-switching element which made for a curious potential.
I look forward to a sequel. What I found missing was a more intimate reflection of the main character's inner existential crisis. I would forget most of the story that she was a originally a guy! So the gender swapping part seemed kind of pointless with regards to the plot, albeit an interesting if not emotional part of the story.
(I am reminded of Kdramas Mr Queen, which has a similar setup but highlights the alarm and curiosity and self-doubt that would assail a man (and a playboy at that) trapped in a woman's body).
I couldn't see where this story was going but it had Miskatonic in the title mixed with a gender-switching element which made for a curious potential.
I look forward to a sequel. What I found missing was a more intimate reflection of the main character's inner existential crisis. I would forget most of the story that she was a originally a guy! So the gender swapping part seemed kind of pointless with regards to the plot, albeit an interesting if not emotional part of the story.
(I am reminded of Kdramas Mr Queen, which has a similar setup but highlights the alarm and curiosity and self-doubt that would assail a man (and a playboy at that) trapped in a woman's body).
August 31, 2024
Great story
I have enjoyed this action pack adventure of old soldier that came across something that turned him into his god daughter then he got it back.
I have enjoyed this action pack adventure of old soldier that came across something that turned him into his god daughter then he got it back.
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