Scales: Book 1 of the Fate and Fire Series

by Amity Green

When Tessa Conley earns a scholarship to study in London, she's locked in an ancient bookstore and transformed into a living, breathing gargoyle in this thrilling dark fantasy tale of magic, myth, and destiny. “With SCALES, newcomer Amity Green kicks off the exciting new FATE AND FIRE series in big way. Wild, creepy, and deeply imaginative dark fantasy. Highly recommended.” —Jonathan Maberry,  New York Times  bestselling author of V-WARS and GLIMPSE  She’s finally found a way out. Or so it seems…  Or has she simply traded one cage for another?  A trip to study in the UK triggers the impossible when Tessa Conley learns that beneath the skin and scales she’s not just an ordinary Southern Belle from Austin.  A Celtic demigoddess has fused her existence with Tessa, and much to Fate’s delight, mayhem ensues as Tessa struggles to embrace her new existence as a gargoyle with strong goddess tendencies.  The fight for her life is real.  Tessa’s inner conflict grows with the body count. Is killing still a sin if it’s done in the name of greater good?  Scales. Book One of the epic supernatural Fate and Fire series. Urban fantasy suspense you won’t want to put down.

316 pages, Paperback

Published March 2, 2019

About the author

Marie Whittaker is an award-winning essayist and author of horror, urban fantasy, children’s books and supernatural thrillers. Writing as Amity Green, her debut novel, Scales, the first in her Fate and Fire series, debuted in 2013, followed by Phantom Limb Itch in 2018. Her supernatural thriller, The Witcher Chime, was a finalist for the Indie Book Awards in 2017. She is the creator of The Adventures of Lola Hopscotch, which is a children’s book series concentrating on getting sensitive childhood issues out in the open between children and adults. Many of her award-winning short stories appear in numerous anthologies and publications. She is currently working on a new supernatural thriller, titled (working) Little Boy Lost.

Marie enjoys teaching about publishing, writing craft, and project management for writers. She works as Associate Publisher at WordFire Press and is Director of Superstars Writing Seminars, a world-class writing conference concentrating on the business of writing. Marie is a proud member of the Horror Writers Association and keeps steady attendance at local writer's groups. She is currently pursuing a certificate as a Project Management Professional.

A Colorado native, Marie resides in Manitou Springs, where she writes and enjoys renovating her historic Victorian home. She spends time hiking, gardening, and indulging in her guilty pleasure of shopping for handbags. She is fond of owls, coffee, and all things Celtic. A lover of animals, Marie is an advocate against animal abuse and assists with lost pets in her community.