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Unlocking the Devil: A Moira Rothrock Dark Retriever Novella
Moira Rothrock comes from a long line of dark retrievers, a profession that requires regular interaction with demons and other-worldly beings, as well as frequent trips into Hell. It also means she’s on "friendly" terms with Lucifer, with "friendly" really meaning a love/hate/flirtatious relationship. It's safe to say interacting with the Devil is interesting and complicated. And wildly dangerous.
However, when Moira's new client turns out to be a local London priest, the handsome Father Basil Holt, their chemistry surprises her, but she's more intrigued by his unusual his dying parishioner claims to have sold their soul to the devil and he needs Moira's help in retrieving it.
As Moira spends time with the young priest while bickering with Lucifer about the technicalities of soul ownership, she realizes she might be in over her head. Father Holt gives her mixed signals, the dying parishioner refuses to tell the truth, and Lucifer happily throws obstacles in her way. What's a dark retriever to do?
While Moira refuses to make a deal with Lucifer, she isn't above playing dirty to get to the truth. As things begin to look hopeless, Moira wonders if the answer lies in unlocking the reasons behind why Lucifer wanted the soul in the first place.
Unlocking the Devil (A Moira Rothrock Dark Retriever story) is a stand alone 23,000 word urban fantasy novella. Be sure to check out "Sleeping with the Devil," which was featured in Pulphouse Fiction Magazine Issue #6.
However, when Moira's new client turns out to be a local London priest, the handsome Father Basil Holt, their chemistry surprises her, but she's more intrigued by his unusual his dying parishioner claims to have sold their soul to the devil and he needs Moira's help in retrieving it.
As Moira spends time with the young priest while bickering with Lucifer about the technicalities of soul ownership, she realizes she might be in over her head. Father Holt gives her mixed signals, the dying parishioner refuses to tell the truth, and Lucifer happily throws obstacles in her way. What's a dark retriever to do?
While Moira refuses to make a deal with Lucifer, she isn't above playing dirty to get to the truth. As things begin to look hopeless, Moira wonders if the answer lies in unlocking the reasons behind why Lucifer wanted the soul in the first place.
Unlocking the Devil (A Moira Rothrock Dark Retriever story) is a stand alone 23,000 word urban fantasy novella. Be sure to check out "Sleeping with the Devil," which was featured in Pulphouse Fiction Magazine Issue #6.
76 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2019
About the author
Kelly Washington
45 books39 followersA third-generation soldier, Kelly Washington isn’t afraid to push boundaries in real life and in her fiction. Regardless the genre--fantasy, science fiction, or romance--her writing style packs a powerful punch by featuring strong and independent, yet flawed, characters.
She’s the author of the Falling for Him trilogy, the four-volume fantasy series, Reclaimed Souls, several Moira Rothrock novellas (Unlocking the Devil), a stand-alone military romance novel, Collide Into You, and Claiming the Heart of Vraithe, a bonkers science fiction alien romance.
Her short fiction has appeared in spillover mag, Fahmidan Journal, Pulp House Fiction Magazine, Kaleidotrope, Heart’s Kiss, Fiction River, and in more than a dozen anthologies throughout her writing career. Her short story, “The American Flag of Sergeant Hale Schofield” was a 2016 Year’s Best Crime and Mystery Story. She was also an Assistant Editor for the inaugural issue of “Tales from the Year Between, Vol 1: Achten Tan Land of Dust and Bone.”
When Kelly isn’t writing, she’s spending time with her family in Virginia. You can find her on the web at, www.kellywashington.com and on Twitter and Instagram @kellywashwrites.
She’s the author of the Falling for Him trilogy, the four-volume fantasy series, Reclaimed Souls, several Moira Rothrock novellas (Unlocking the Devil), a stand-alone military romance novel, Collide Into You, and Claiming the Heart of Vraithe, a bonkers science fiction alien romance.
Her short fiction has appeared in spillover mag, Fahmidan Journal, Pulp House Fiction Magazine, Kaleidotrope, Heart’s Kiss, Fiction River, and in more than a dozen anthologies throughout her writing career. Her short story, “The American Flag of Sergeant Hale Schofield” was a 2016 Year’s Best Crime and Mystery Story. She was also an Assistant Editor for the inaugural issue of “Tales from the Year Between, Vol 1: Achten Tan Land of Dust and Bone.”
When Kelly isn’t writing, she’s spending time with her family in Virginia. You can find her on the web at, www.kellywashington.com and on Twitter and Instagram @kellywashwrites.
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