"Partners," he said.
They shook once. Fengel watched her eyes for the smallest hint of action, the smallest movement. They were golden, and very lovely. She watched him in turn, hunting for weakness, maybe admiring the curve of his jaw.
They did not let go.
END BOOK ONE
Acknowledgements
It's taken five years to get here. That's a long time, and there's no way I could have done it on my own. I'd like to thank my parents for fostering my love of fiction. I'd like to thank my wife, Shawna, for standing beside me and always giving me the most honest of critiques. Both of my first readers, Cheri Cross and Erik Hansen, have put up with a lot of bad writing over the years. To Willy Traub, Rachel Helmkamp, Harrison Paul, Laurel Amberdine; your input has been invaluable on this project. Thanks must be given to my editor at Indigo, Susan Defreitas, for all her hard work. And to Ksenia Mamaeva, thank you for your wonderful art.
Last, but by no means least, my Kickstarter backers. Thank you for your support and assistance, for being excited and interested in the work of a complete stranger. I hope this novel has succeeded in repaying your faith.
About the Author
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