Enemy (On the Bones of Gods Book 1)

On the border of the Illhari Republic…Snowdenaelikk, conjuror and heretic, lives on the edge of the Republic--and the law--as a cartel enforcer. Then a smuggling deal goes bad, a village burns, and she finds herself on the wrong side of a legion patrol.Veiko Nyrikki is an outlaw and an outlander, just trying to survive……until his sense of honor--and his ax--get between Snow and the legion. Now he’s got new enemies and new allies and survival’s gotten complicated. But Snow and Veiko soon discover the legion is the least of their problems.The Republic is built on the bones of a banished dragon god, and she has come back for revenge.Praise for K. Eason's Books"This story delights from cover to cover. The political intrigue never fails to surprise, each character is layered and compelling, and there’s a perfect balance between science-fiction action and fairy-tale fantasy. Do not, under any circumstances, miss out on this." —Kirkus (starred review) on How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse"Eason adds a feminist modern twist to fairy tale and sf tropes while presenting an intergalactic adventure that enthralls in its own right, striking that ideal balance between original and familiar.... A delightful start to what promises to be a smart, unique series." —Booklist (starred review) on How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse"Exquisitely written with complex characters, sardonic wit, and immersive worldbuilding. Highly recommended." —Library Journal (starred review) on How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse“Readers seeking a genre-blending tale will enjoy Eason’s no-nonsense tone as she sets the plot of a thriller within her established world of science fiction and fantasy.” —Booklist on Nightwatch on the Hinterlands“Eason has a real talent for building engrossing and intricate worlds that feel both whimsical and real at the same time.” —The Quill to Live on Nightwatch on the Hinterlands“Splendid stuff!” —Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling author on Nightwatch on the Hinterlands“[This] is a perfect blending of sci-fi and fantasy with a pair of the most unlikely and enjoyable detectives you’ll ever meet.” —Stephen Blackmoore, author of the Eric Carter series on Nightwatch on the Hinterlands

From the Publisher

This is not your stereotypical fantasy tale—in fact, debut author K. Eason has written a novel that turns tried and true into new and exciting. There are no beautiful, noble elves, wise wizards, or ugly orcs, and it’s not set in a land of sprawling castles. Rather, Enemy is full of soldiers and senators; wild, bearded northmen; gangsters; and dark sorcerers. The heroine is an assassin, her partner happens to be an outlaw, and, unfortunately, they’re the only ones who can save the land. Enemy starts out with a thrilling chase scene, and the cinematic action never lets up from there. We meet Snow and Veiko, two people on the run, whom fate has seen fit to throw together. She’s smart, light on her feet, and quick with a knife. He’s the strong, silent type and can talk to the dead. Together, they form a wonderful sort of Mulder/Scully partnership (that is, if Mulder and Scully wore leather and furs instead of black suits and ties and wielded knives and axes instead of Glocks). That partnership is tested to its limits when a conspiracy that will overturn the peace is revealed, and Snow must make a choice. A violent goddess, whom the Republic has turned its back on, is out for revenge, and she has no shortage of supporters. Through the battles, the betrayals, the losses, and the wins, we feel Snow and Veiko’s bond growing stronger. As the pair traverses snow-filled mountains, trying to stay one step ahead of the war on their tails, Snow’s reluctant leadership draws new allies, and her magical abilities become more important. By the time they reach the end of their road, she is forced to fight for what she never knew she always wanted. And we’re rooting for her all the way. - Adrienne Procaccini, Editor

About the Author

K. Eason started telling tales in her early childhood. After earning two degrees in English literature, she decided to stop writing about everyone else’s stories and get back to writing her own. Now she teaches first-year college students about the zombie apocalypse, Aristotelian ethics, and Beowulf (not all at once). She lives in Southern California with her husband and two black cats, and she powers everything with coffee.

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