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The Stealth Lovers
After submitting to mandatory conscription, two young men begin Basic Training, or, “Vacay in Hay.”
Xaxall Dwyer Knightly saunters onto base without a care in the worlds, filled to the brim with sass. He has the strength of five warriors and earns the distinction of being the only trainee to throw someone through a supporting wall.
Vivoxx Nathan Tirowen, son of a prominent general, carries himself with a naturally-commanding presence. Possessing an uncanny talent with weaponry, his drill sergeant is convinced Vivoxx could “trim the pits of a rodent without nicking the skin.”
When the two recruits meet, one smiles warmly while the other speaks gibberish. Little do they know the bond they feel will lead them to become the venerable military pairing known as...
...The Stealth.
Xaxall Dwyer Knightly saunters onto base without a care in the worlds, filled to the brim with sass. He has the strength of five warriors and earns the distinction of being the only trainee to throw someone through a supporting wall.
Vivoxx Nathan Tirowen, son of a prominent general, carries himself with a naturally-commanding presence. Possessing an uncanny talent with weaponry, his drill sergeant is convinced Vivoxx could “trim the pits of a rodent without nicking the skin.”
When the two recruits meet, one smiles warmly while the other speaks gibberish. Little do they know the bond they feel will lead them to become the venerable military pairing known as...
...The Stealth.
- GenresScience FictionLGBTHumor
367 pages, Paperback
First published September 29, 2019
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About the author
Cait Gordon
15 books46 followersCait Gordon is an autistic, disabled, and queer Canadian writer of speculative fiction that celebrates diversity. Originally from Verdun, Québec, Cait had worked for over two decades as a technical writer, then channelled her love for words into storytelling.
She is the author of Life in the ’Cosm, The Stealth Lovers, and Season One: Iris and the Crew Tear Through Space! Her short stories appear in Alice Unbound Beyond Wonderland, We Shall Be Monsters, Mighty: An Anthology of Disabled Superheroes, and There’s No Place. “The Hilltop Gathering” from We Shall Be Monsters stars a disabled monster and was discussed at Frankenstein-themed literary symposium at Carleton University.
In 2016, Cait founded The Spoonie Authors Network to connect with other writers in the Disability community. Her desire to find better disabled and neurodivergent representation in fiction prompted Cait to co-edit Nothing Without Us and Nothing Without Us Too with Talia C. Johnson. These multi-genre anthologies feature authors and protagonists who are disabled, d/Deaf, Blind, neurodivergent, Spoonie, and/or they manage mental illness. Nothing Without Us was part of a disability studies course at Trent University and earned a 2020 Prix Aurora Award nomination. Nothing Without Us Too won a Prix Aurora Award in 2023.
Even though her works include issues about identity and human/alien/monster rights, Cait feels humour is an essential part of world-building. “Without humour, it doesn’t feel realistic.”
She lives in Ottawa with her husband, Canadian author Bruce D. Gordon. She’s friendly, feisty, and really loves cake.
She is the author of Life in the ’Cosm, The Stealth Lovers, and Season One: Iris and the Crew Tear Through Space! Her short stories appear in Alice Unbound Beyond Wonderland, We Shall Be Monsters, Mighty: An Anthology of Disabled Superheroes, and There’s No Place. “The Hilltop Gathering” from We Shall Be Monsters stars a disabled monster and was discussed at Frankenstein-themed literary symposium at Carleton University.
In 2016, Cait founded The Spoonie Authors Network to connect with other writers in the Disability community. Her desire to find better disabled and neurodivergent representation in fiction prompted Cait to co-edit Nothing Without Us and Nothing Without Us Too with Talia C. Johnson. These multi-genre anthologies feature authors and protagonists who are disabled, d/Deaf, Blind, neurodivergent, Spoonie, and/or they manage mental illness. Nothing Without Us was part of a disability studies course at Trent University and earned a 2020 Prix Aurora Award nomination. Nothing Without Us Too won a Prix Aurora Award in 2023.
Even though her works include issues about identity and human/alien/monster rights, Cait feels humour is an essential part of world-building. “Without humour, it doesn’t feel realistic.”
She lives in Ottawa with her husband, Canadian author Bruce D. Gordon. She’s friendly, feisty, and really loves cake.
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December 17, 2019
Are you interested in reading a space opera that centres a queer romance and a gang of diverse friends who are alien (in the sci-fi sense) but with whom you can totally relate? That is touching at some moments and hilarious at others? That is an example of pro-peace military sci-fi? That is sweeping but also filled with exquisite detail? That is both lighthearted and serious, and doesn't take the easy way out? Then check out Cait Gordon's The Stealth Lovers. You won't be sorry!
December 20, 2019
Okay, so if you like to laugh then this is the book for you. It's not all laughs though. There are some genuinly touching, human moments (between characters that are not human at all). It all blends together so seamlessly, going from something that makes the reader laugh out loud, to just smile at the character interaction. This is a great prequel to Cait's other book, Life in the 'Cosm, and gives great backstory to two characters from that book who truly deserved to get their own to star in.
December 20, 2019
What's not to love in this book? Xax and Viv are fabulous, the plot is amazing and it's so very funny. I loved everything about this book from start to finish. Xax and Viv are the characters I most remember from Life in the 'Cosm and I'm so thrilled that we get a book with their story. Read this book if you want to laugh and cry and cheer. This book touches the heart in so many ways. A must read!
October 7, 2019
I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of this novel and there are times I was howling with laughter. A great mix of comedy, space opera, and some romance. I am NOT a romance reader, AT ALL. I run away from romance books as fast as possible most of the time. Really, I highly recommend this book.
December 16, 2019
My favourite characters from life in the 'cosm have a book of their own and I am so ridiculously happy with it. Witty banter, exciting battles, and interesting characters beyond the main pair.
A space opera worth reading.
A space opera worth reading.
October 7, 2019
A truly delightful prequel to Life in the 'Cosm! Full of humour and suspense, I definitely recommend it!
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