Shadow

by Diesel Jester

After the Great War and subsequent Cataclysm, nations lay decimated across the globe. Borders fell, economies were ruined, and lawlessness prevailed. Amid chaos and uncertainty, the Jaeger Consortium rose up as the beacons of chivalry, truth, and justice. They were the international investigators, police, judges, and executioners with the sole purpose of hunting those who sought to oppress the weak. Charity Carmichael, Countess of the Theocracy of Dixie and heiress to the Carmichael fortune, returns home from University to find she is to be married to Baron Edward Spence III at summer’s end. Charity does not love, or even like, Eddie. She longs for real love and adventure, but she must do what her parents and society expects of her. But while dolefully planning her wedding, she is surprised to learn that her bank accounts have been drained. Charity requests permission to travel to the tropical island of Elysium to visit her best friend, Ayla, while the investigation into her lost finances takes place. What was to be a simple last vacation as a single woman, quickly becomes the type of adventure in lust and love that she’s yearned for. Ayla introduces Charity to her dangerously handsome and flirtatious accountant, Lucas Wolverton. As a favor to Ayla, Lucas uses his position within the Consortium to conduct his own investigation of Charity’s accounts, while attempting to win Charity’s affection. As the investigation deepens, Charity cannot resist Lucas’s charm and she begins developing a strong desire for him—a desire she has only read about in the erotic novels she secretly enjoys. Charity struggles to resist while Lucas shows her a world wholly different from the Theocracy of Dixie; a world of passion and intrigue, where people are encouraged to follow their hearts and desires, not society’s expectations. Shadow, the first book in the Jaegers Consortium series, is a story of romance, lust, crime, and mystery that’s set in a world of steam-powered transportation and elaborate décor. Join Charity as she navigates her way through the danger and conflict.

158 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2015

About the author

DieselJester is the internet pen name of a gamer and free writer who is now journeying into the world of steampunk erotica. He has been writing creatively in the forums of fan fiction, play by email, and other venues since the age of 12. He has written a variety of stories for LitErotica.com and developed a strong fan base due to his creative plots (sexy vampires and more!) and unique steampunk elements.

Reviews

[Boris Slocum · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up on a whim, and it was pretty good. Well written, very well edited, it was my first venture into steam anything. Overall a fun tale, but much, much racier than I generally like. I wouldn't describe it as erotica (not quite), but it does have a strong sensual sub plot. If you like that kind of stuff, you'll like this.

[Gabrielle Olexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first erotica and steampunk-themed book I've read, and I have to say, I was impressed. It wasn't just about sex and all the kinky things that happen behind closed doors or even public spaces, like theaters in this book's case. There was plenty of that and it was done well, but there was also a plot and an effort to build an interesting and believable world with fascinating characters.

I liked the growth of Charity throughout the book. Without spoiling it, she learns a lot about herself and where she comes from. It changes her, obviously, but it's more of an evolution than a complete 180, which I found to be a more realistic approach.

Other pluses include action and intrigue! There really is a little of something for everyone within these pages.

This is a great start to which is currently a trilogy. The book easily stands alone, but it also provides a path forward to follow the characters and see where they go from here.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met this author at a Steampunk Convention in March. So I bought one of his books. I really wasn't expecting much. But- surprise! - It was really good!! Lots of action, mystery, love, sex, interesting futuristic world! I Am going to get more of Diesel Jester's books!

[Diesel Jester · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my own book and so it would be unfair of me to review my own work. ;) -Diesel Jester

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

It started slow, but give it a chance. It picked up by the end of the second chapter. I found it to be a fun romp that fulfilled all my expectations by the end of the book.