Darsey Ice never thought her first trip past Jupiter would claim the lives of her crew. But then she hadn't expected to become the first person to make contact with aliens either.
Kidnapped, enslaved, and lost on the Outer Rim of a mighty civilization light-years from Earth, the only person she can turn to is her enigmatic new owner. A dishonored outcast, he is just as alone as Darsey. Exiled by his people and struggling to survive, the last thing he wants is a rebellious primitive as a slave. She complicates his efforts to hide a dangerous secret and complete a quest that is likely to claim both their lives. They will only survive if they can find enough trust to forge an unwanted alliance.
A science-fiction love story of alien romance, between a leading lady who packs a punch and her charismatic owner with a secret quest. The Iron Altar is waiting for blood. Will it be Darsey's?
Casey Lea is a mother-daughter writing partnership, which began a couple of decades ago (and counting) with the birth of Emma Casey, to Shelley Lea and Gary. A shared imagination and love of the fantastic eventually led to the creation of a growing number of books.
We write to share our passion for science-fantasy with our readers and enrich your world. Our sole goal is to send you screaming round the room, with your hair on fire and one of our stories in your hand. Metaphorically of course. Our novels are a rollercoaster, so strap yourself in.
We deliver a powerful emotional experience in fabulous settings filled with characters you love.
We achieve this with the help of our wonderful hubbies, gorgeous girls and slightly scabby cat. The dog was our most enthusiastic cheerleader and we trust she’s still looking down on us with a huge, slobbery grin.
We live a topsy-turvy life down under in New Zealand and are thrilled by modern technology’s ability to spread story and connect minds. We look forward to sharing our worlds with you…