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Dead Man's Trigger
The breathlessly-awaited sequel to "Raven's Tears!" is here!
One for sorrow, two for joy...
One winter night in the month of Vilmath, Raven and Iris face off high atop Fernwall's iconic Morrissant Bridge. It's been four months since she stole the Magun-Zak, and since he discovered the lies she'd been telling him from the moment they met. As Angelique, she can't forget him, but as Iris, she's had to spend too many nights protecting the secret that is her only defense against the ghosts of her past. That night on the bridge, injured, exhausted, and surrounded by her enemies, the Iris comes up against the one choice that will change her future forever.
Three for a girl, four for a boy...
Louis Arnot has been biding his time, watching as Angeligue descends into ill health, and her public quarrels with Vincent explode across the daily society pages. His plans for her never included the possibility that she could fall in love - or that she'd betray him again and again for the hope of a "happily ever after" with a con turned cop! As the effects of Louis' secret operations begin to make life difficult for the poor folk of the city, Vincent must use all the tools of "the Raven" to discover his plans before all of Docktown erupts in open warfare.
Five for silver, six for gold...
When Inspector Barbara Cole is severely beaten and left for dead in Docktown, it sets off a cascade of events that drive Vincent and Angelique to a high-stakes confrontation in the heart of the Merchants' Quarter. Can Raven recognize the truths between the Angel and the Iris before it's too late?
And will Iris ever forgive Vincent for abandoning them when they needed him most?
The trilogy concludes with "Seven for a Secret", a tale told in September 2016!
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Metaphor Publications, Inc. is proud to present the second book in “The Raven & The Iris” trilogy – our first urban romance series in the fantasy setting of Menelon! While the classic paper and ink version contains Vincent’s and Angelique’s entire story, we’ve taken the ebook version to the next level of “reader immersion” with active links to Menelon’s online and ever-expanding wiki. In it, we give our readers exclusive, inside access to maps, background information, cut scenes, and more, all fleshing out the glamour and the intrigues of Fernwall, the compelling characters from the stories, and the rest of the world of Menelon, too.
It’s a terrific way to immerse yourself in the great estate houses, the glittering society balls, and the dark, dangerous alleys inhabited by the “living…” “breathing…” “believable…” characters whom so many fantasy readers – and gamers – have grown to love.
One for sorrow, two for joy...
One winter night in the month of Vilmath, Raven and Iris face off high atop Fernwall's iconic Morrissant Bridge. It's been four months since she stole the Magun-Zak, and since he discovered the lies she'd been telling him from the moment they met. As Angelique, she can't forget him, but as Iris, she's had to spend too many nights protecting the secret that is her only defense against the ghosts of her past. That night on the bridge, injured, exhausted, and surrounded by her enemies, the Iris comes up against the one choice that will change her future forever.
Three for a girl, four for a boy...
Louis Arnot has been biding his time, watching as Angeligue descends into ill health, and her public quarrels with Vincent explode across the daily society pages. His plans for her never included the possibility that she could fall in love - or that she'd betray him again and again for the hope of a "happily ever after" with a con turned cop! As the effects of Louis' secret operations begin to make life difficult for the poor folk of the city, Vincent must use all the tools of "the Raven" to discover his plans before all of Docktown erupts in open warfare.
Five for silver, six for gold...
When Inspector Barbara Cole is severely beaten and left for dead in Docktown, it sets off a cascade of events that drive Vincent and Angelique to a high-stakes confrontation in the heart of the Merchants' Quarter. Can Raven recognize the truths between the Angel and the Iris before it's too late?
And will Iris ever forgive Vincent for abandoning them when they needed him most?
The trilogy concludes with "Seven for a Secret", a tale told in September 2016!
---------------------------
---
Metaphor Publications, Inc. is proud to present the second book in “The Raven & The Iris” trilogy – our first urban romance series in the fantasy setting of Menelon! While the classic paper and ink version contains Vincent’s and Angelique’s entire story, we’ve taken the ebook version to the next level of “reader immersion” with active links to Menelon’s online and ever-expanding wiki. In it, we give our readers exclusive, inside access to maps, background information, cut scenes, and more, all fleshing out the glamour and the intrigues of Fernwall, the compelling characters from the stories, and the rest of the world of Menelon, too.
It’s a terrific way to immerse yourself in the great estate houses, the glittering society balls, and the dark, dangerous alleys inhabited by the “living…” “breathing…” “believable…” characters whom so many fantasy readers – and gamers – have grown to love.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2015
About the author
Alesia Matson
7 books32 followersAlesia Matson is a passionate storyteller and one of the creative forces behind Metaphor Publications, Inc. Along with Michael, her husband and MetPub’s co-founder, she weaves narratives that reach out to readers from another world, captivating minds and touching hearts.
Alesia was born in Xenia, Ohio in 1961. From an early age, she was enchanted by the power of words. Growing up with a well-used library card and surrounded by books, she developed an appreciation for storytelling that blossomed into a passion for writing. As a teen she grew into her love of music, and pursued it, along with writing, as an undergraduate at Morehead State University in Kentucky.
She has two grown sons from her first marriage, which started in 1983 and ended in 1993. During those years she was introduced to her third passion, counted cross-stitch, and an over-arching delight in fiber-based art. She met and married Michael in 1994, and moved to California to begin writing professionally.
She and Michael share a lifelong gift for language and a vivid imagination. Her diverse background in music, literature, psychology, and creative arts enriches her work, allowing her to imbue her characters with compelling authenticity and emotional resonance. This unique blend of insight and creativity shines through everything she’s written under the Metaphor Publications banner. It is one of her core beliefs that stories are more than mere entertainment—they are bridges connecting people across cultures and generations.
As a co-founder of Metaphor Publications, Alesia champions voices that inspire empathy and spark meaningful conversations. Her own writing focuses around imaginative, speculative tales, marked by lyrical prose and thoughtful themes. They often reflect her life-long struggles with adult depression, as well as her journey through to a moderately hopeful recovery. She uses what she’s learned from mental illness in her writing, delving into the complexities of identity, resilience, and hope to develop characters who often struggle to see the world for what it is, not through the lies that depression tells.
When she’s not writing or stitching, Alesia enjoys cuddling Michael and her cat Libby, practicing mindfulness, cooking (and eating) American and Mediterranean cuisine, going on walks with her neighbor, and finding inspiration in everyday moments. These experiences fuel her creativity and remind her of the endless metaphors life offers—metaphors she skillfully transforms into stories that resonate long past the final pages in her books. Her voice is warm, insightful, and reflects a profound belief in the capacity of stories to heal and unite us all.
Alesia was born in Xenia, Ohio in 1961. From an early age, she was enchanted by the power of words. Growing up with a well-used library card and surrounded by books, she developed an appreciation for storytelling that blossomed into a passion for writing. As a teen she grew into her love of music, and pursued it, along with writing, as an undergraduate at Morehead State University in Kentucky.
She has two grown sons from her first marriage, which started in 1983 and ended in 1993. During those years she was introduced to her third passion, counted cross-stitch, and an over-arching delight in fiber-based art. She met and married Michael in 1994, and moved to California to begin writing professionally.
She and Michael share a lifelong gift for language and a vivid imagination. Her diverse background in music, literature, psychology, and creative arts enriches her work, allowing her to imbue her characters with compelling authenticity and emotional resonance. This unique blend of insight and creativity shines through everything she’s written under the Metaphor Publications banner. It is one of her core beliefs that stories are more than mere entertainment—they are bridges connecting people across cultures and generations.
As a co-founder of Metaphor Publications, Alesia champions voices that inspire empathy and spark meaningful conversations. Her own writing focuses around imaginative, speculative tales, marked by lyrical prose and thoughtful themes. They often reflect her life-long struggles with adult depression, as well as her journey through to a moderately hopeful recovery. She uses what she’s learned from mental illness in her writing, delving into the complexities of identity, resilience, and hope to develop characters who often struggle to see the world for what it is, not through the lies that depression tells.
When she’s not writing or stitching, Alesia enjoys cuddling Michael and her cat Libby, practicing mindfulness, cooking (and eating) American and Mediterranean cuisine, going on walks with her neighbor, and finding inspiration in everyday moments. These experiences fuel her creativity and remind her of the endless metaphors life offers—metaphors she skillfully transforms into stories that resonate long past the final pages in her books. Her voice is warm, insightful, and reflects a profound belief in the capacity of stories to heal and unite us all.
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