I have a new 2-part fantasy series called Birds of Erishum coming soon! The Mudlark (book 1) and The Gutter Shrike (book 2).
I will be doing a cover reveal on my next book, The Mudlark, in the next few weeks. However, this image is the inspiration for the cover. Keep an eye out for more details soon! Birds of Erishum. The Mudlark is scheduled to go live on November 17th, and the second book, The Gutter Shrike, in December.
Below is the book blurb for The Mudlark:
In the bustling Kingdom of Erishum, where the city walls protect the denizens from the Dying Wilds, lives Nyssa, one of the kingdom’s many mudlarks. Each day, she ekes out a meager living by scavenging the muddy banks of the River Assur.
When she unearths a mysterious but valuable object that could buy her a ticket out of the slums and fulfill her dream of a baking apprenticeship, she accidentally sets on a path of unseen threats, deceit, and political intrigue.
Through lively marketplaces and clandestine dealings – all the while evading the menacing Enumerii priests and the king’s shrikes – Nyssa’s survival instincts as a gutter rat are put to the test. Could this object put everyone she cares about in danger?
Against the backdrop of an opulent festival and familiar city streets, Nyssa is pulled into a world of danger, betrayal, and sacrifice. Soon, Nyssa must make a choice: save her future or save an old friend.
The Mudlark is a captivating tale of courage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of dreams against all odds. It’s a whirlwind ride, coursing through the riveting life of an intrepid young heroine who challenges her fate with every rising sun.
Posted September 30th, 2023 by Gwen Demarco
