Gorgoneion

by Gabriella Messina

London, 1888… The people of London live in fear of a madman dubbed "the Ripper"…Young physician Linus Hopkins' investigations into a string of East End murders brings him into the sights of a mysterious woman, who burst through the door of his consulting room one evening. His curiosity has placed him in harm's way, and he must now place his life in the hands of a legendary killer of men…Medusa, loveliest of the Gorgons, cursed by the goddess Athena, bound to walk the Earth alone… her hands, deadly weapons… her gaze, deadly to all who meet it…It is no accident that the most famous of Gorgons now roams the East End of London. Hardened by centuries of solitude, she is resigned to her fate, and embraces her unending rage… until she meets Linus. Now, she must put aside her bitterness as she joins forces with him to save the women of Whitechapel from a legendary killer of women that is much more than he seems.As the 20th century looms, and a new kind of criminal is born, the ancient world of Gods and Heroes makes a final stand.

191 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2019

About the author

Always a spinner of tales, Gabriella Messina’s journey as an author began in the realm of screenwriting. Whether writing fantasy or crime fiction, short stories, or full-length novels, Ms. Messina brings a fresh point of view and a pearl of snarky wisdom to her work, exploring science, justice, faith, and feeling in equal measure.

When not writing, she enjoys indulging in her favorite “guilty pleasures”: coffee and chocolate, watching car racing with her son, and spending too much time looking at music videos online.

You can find more information about Gabriella Messina and her writing at her website, www.gabriellamessinawrites.com.