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Malice
A family. A loss. A purge that sweeps the world.Life couldn't be better for Story Rhys. As long as she ignores the choking anxiety caused by a murderer's random visits, a surgical schedule that's a race against the clock, and her younger sister Lark's declining health. A surprise upends her life, forcing a change in her plans and demanding new security measures.
Despite these overwhelming odds, Story pushes forward. She's determined to save as many Irontrace as possible, proving with each successful surgery that her method can save Lark too. Then a crisis sweeps the world in the form of a familial purge. Homes are torn apart and society is reshaped overnight. Story's husband, Ivan, leads a team, racing to stop the chaos. His fight becomes personal when the purge hits the Rhys family in a way no one saw coming.
Fresh consequences stack against his beloved wife and new lives, leaving scars that will last a lifetime. When time-tested strategies fail to find a fix, Ivan is pushed to work outside of The Irontrace to bring his beloved Story back from the brink, clinging to the truth that keeps him his love for her is unconditional.
As the most beautiful parts of Ivan's world are torn away, he's left to answer an impossible question by himself. What do you do when Malice threatens to consume you?
This is book two of The Irontrace Saga. It's a fabulous standalone, but I'd recommend reading Malformation, book one, first to learn more about the characters and world.
Despite these overwhelming odds, Story pushes forward. She's determined to save as many Irontrace as possible, proving with each successful surgery that her method can save Lark too. Then a crisis sweeps the world in the form of a familial purge. Homes are torn apart and society is reshaped overnight. Story's husband, Ivan, leads a team, racing to stop the chaos. His fight becomes personal when the purge hits the Rhys family in a way no one saw coming.
Fresh consequences stack against his beloved wife and new lives, leaving scars that will last a lifetime. When time-tested strategies fail to find a fix, Ivan is pushed to work outside of The Irontrace to bring his beloved Story back from the brink, clinging to the truth that keeps him his love for her is unconditional.
As the most beautiful parts of Ivan's world are torn away, he's left to answer an impossible question by himself. What do you do when Malice threatens to consume you?
This is book two of The Irontrace Saga. It's a fabulous standalone, but I'd recommend reading Malformation, book one, first to learn more about the characters and world.
466 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2026
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T.S. Night
2 books20 followersT.S. Night is a storyteller, world-builder, and queen of cliffhangers that leave readers breathless. Drawing on careers spanning nursing, tech, and writing, she crafts novels filled with hope, resilience, intelligence, and above all, love.
Her stories are for anyone who loves plot twists, all night reading sessions, and characters fighting for love in impossible places.
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Her stories are for anyone who loves plot twists, all night reading sessions, and characters fighting for love in impossible places.
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This ripped my heart apart in the best way possible! TS Night puts you in the story and it feels like you are right there with Story & Ivan. Not giving away any spoilers but this is a must read for lovers of romance, medical thrillers, and dystopian fiction.
March 11, 2026
This book beautifully shows an accurate representation of someone battling anxiety and loss. I was personally touched in a way I never expected while reading. The way the protagonist carries on through tragedy and heartbreak is an inspiration.
March 10, 2026
A clean medical thriller that keeps you guessing! Not what I expected, and had a fairly sad end.
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