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The Patient Dervish
Istanbul.
Coveted city of emperors and sultans, and home to an ancient mystery both men and monsters have died to protect. From the twisting back streets of Old City to forgotten Roman cisterns buried underground, Rev. Emil Stone and Misha “Puzzle” Kaslov follow clue after clue to unlock the greatest secret they’ve ever chased. Pitted against scholars, Sufis, clerics, and terrorists, Emil and Puzzle find themselves questioning the motives of their supposed allies… and their own orders. They soon face an unthinkable possibility.
Perhaps some secrets aren’t meant to be uncovered.
AUTHOR’S This is a companion novella to Ghost In The Machine (Shades Below, #3), but can also be read as a standalone.
Coveted city of emperors and sultans, and home to an ancient mystery both men and monsters have died to protect. From the twisting back streets of Old City to forgotten Roman cisterns buried underground, Rev. Emil Stone and Misha “Puzzle” Kaslov follow clue after clue to unlock the greatest secret they’ve ever chased. Pitted against scholars, Sufis, clerics, and terrorists, Emil and Puzzle find themselves questioning the motives of their supposed allies… and their own orders. They soon face an unthinkable possibility.
Perhaps some secrets aren’t meant to be uncovered.
AUTHOR’S This is a companion novella to Ghost In The Machine (Shades Below, #3), but can also be read as a standalone.
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Published May 30, 2020
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L.J.K. Oliva
15 books17 followersL.J.K. Oliva chases ghosts and writes urban fantasy in the ShadowVerse. She loves a good love story, and has a soft spot for magic.
When not poking the thing that lives in her closet, she enjoys exploring the shadows of the San Francisco Bay Area and searching for faeries in the creek near her house. She hasn’t found any yet, but thinks that’s because they’re better at hiding than she is at searching. She’s still waiting for one to slip up.
When not poking the thing that lives in her closet, she enjoys exploring the shadows of the San Francisco Bay Area and searching for faeries in the creek near her house. She hasn’t found any yet, but thinks that’s because they’re better at hiding than she is at searching. She’s still waiting for one to slip up.
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June 26, 2020
Imaginative third novel in this series
I really enjoy this author. All her books show a wonderful imagination and a depth in all her characters that never fails to appeal.
The continuing saga of Emil and Puzzle has adventure, some beautifully researched history, beautifully worded descriptions, and a romantic tension that somehow is resolved and yet continues to intrigue. Olivia manages to end something and yet open it up for more to come. Can’t wait to see what happens next with this dynamic duo.
I really enjoy this author. All her books show a wonderful imagination and a depth in all her characters that never fails to appeal.
The continuing saga of Emil and Puzzle has adventure, some beautifully researched history, beautifully worded descriptions, and a romantic tension that somehow is resolved and yet continues to intrigue. Olivia manages to end something and yet open it up for more to come. Can’t wait to see what happens next with this dynamic duo.
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