Puppet Kingdoms

by James Colton

Atra was optimistic about exile. Her sins were behind her, and with Zeiran by her side, she thought she might have a chance at love.

Then those bandits attacked, and everything fell apart.

Onyxius is now free. His Shyad rule Yvyrhaust from the shadows. And Atra is confronted with the disturbing theory that Zeiran is—No, she can’t dwell on that horrid possibility. She needs to focus, needs to find a way to overthrow a corrupt government without inciting the wrath of old enemies. But who can she turn to for help when everyone wants her dead?

Zeiran, what are you?

243 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

James Colton loves supernatural horror in the traditions of M. R. James and Shirley Jackson. He also writes epic fantasy, draws pictures of ghosts, practices Renaissance swordsmanship, and studies Christian theology. You can read his work at JamesColton.com.