A lost soul. An imposter. A killer.As Queen of the Underworld, Kigal’s life has at last fallen into place. Her worship has spread, she has the respect of the Heavens, and is married to a god she loves—when she finds evidence of an atrocity.When the culprit is identified as the long-dead Anzu, the Hosts of Heaven balk, saying they slew its kind along with the ancient goddess Tiamat—until Kigal discovers treachery deep within their ranks. As she and the gods discover a conspiracy hidden in plain sight, secrets come to light that have remained hidden since the formation of the world.There Kigal is met with a scheme she only began to uncover as a mortal: a plot to kill the gods, and to undo everything she’s fought for. In a conflict that will exact everything from her, that will make her question what she thought she knew about herself and others, Kigal must race against age-old evils before existence itself comes crashing down.Mother of Chaos is the final installment in the Mesopotamian fantasy Queen of Shades series. Finish Kigal’s journey today. About the Queen of Shades seriesThis fast-paced historical fantasy series is packed with demons, monsters, gods and goddesses, ancient lore, and more. If you enjoy fantasy with intrigue of mythic proportions, struggles for justice, slow burn romance, and a lot of heart – this series is for you. What Readers are Saying “If you’re looking for an evocative, thought-provoking story with girl power and just a dash of sass, give this a shot!” - Elisabeth Wheatley, author of Daindreth's Assassin and Wrath and Weeping “Fresh characters, thoughtful themes, vivid setting, and pacy plot." - Suzannah Rowntree, author of Miss Sharp's Monsters and Watchers of Outremer

A monarch. A sacrificial lamb. A traitor.As Goddess of the Dead, Kigal’s world is looking brighter. Her cult has spread, her kingdom is finally safe, and a possible romance begins to bloom. Yet when she angers the mighty god Enlil, a terrible secret comes to light, one that shocks and horrifies her—the truth of what Nergal did to her mother.With the two gods now locked in open opposition, Kigal is caught at an impasse. Risk looking weak in the eyes of the pantheon and leave her kingdom vulnerable, or exact vengeance upon the god she thought she knew—but risk destroying her heart? As cunning gods and ancient monstrosities scheme for ruin, Kigal finds herself forced to make a choice that could save herself—or damn them all.Lord of Blight is the third novella in the completed Mesopotamian fantasy Queen of Shades series.About the Queen of Shades seriesThis fast-paced historical fantasy series is packed with demons, monsters, gods and goddesses, ancient lore, and more. If you enjoy fantasy with intrigue of mythic proportions, struggles for justice, slow burn romance, and a lot of heart – this series is for you.What Readers are Saying “An exciting, fast-paced story full of magic and monsters … If you’re looking for an evocative, thought-provoking story with girl power and just a dash of sass, give this a shot!” - Elisabeth Wheatley, author of Daindreth’s Assassin and Wrath and Weeping “Fresh characters, thoughtful themes, vivid setting, and pacy plot.” - Suzannah Rowntree, author of Miss Sharp’s Monsters

A usurper. A sacrifice. A murderer.After ascending to godhood as Queen of the Underworld, Kigal has at last made her kingdom her own—until an equally powerful deity comes to steal the throne. Inanna, Goddess of Warfare and Lust. In her grasp is the one hostage Kigal would do anything to save, even if it means becoming a monster. And a monster she becomes.For her insolence, the goddess’s life is rightfully Kigal’s to claim, but as the heavens turn on each other and the lands begin to die, she finds herself fighting for a justice that even the gods cannot deliver. When the fallout of her actions threatens to bring humanity to its knees, the Queen of the Underworld is left with one question: how far will she go, and who will she damn, in pursuit of revenge? A retelling of the world’s oldest recorded myth, Consort of War is the second novella in the completed Mesopotamian fantasy Queen of Shades series. About the Queen of Shades seriesThis fast-paced historical fantasy series is packed with demons, monsters, gods and goddesses, ancient lore, and more. If you enjoy ancient fantasy with intrigue of mythic proportions, struggles for justice, slow burn romance, and a lot of heart – this series is for you. What Readers are Saying “An exciting, fast-paced story full of magic and monsters … If you’re looking for an evocative, thought-provoking story with girl power and just a dash of sass, give this a shot!” - Elisabeth Wheatley, author of Daindreth’s Assassin and Wrath and Weeping “Fresh characters, thoughtful themes, vivid setting, and pacy plot.” - Suzannah Rowntree, author of Miss Sharp’s Monsters

Eugene's kidnapper was born in ancient Macedon. With his help, she plans to die in his backyard… unless her past catches up with them first.Nineteen-year-old Eugene sustains himself on routine and anxiety, saving up for college and overmanaging every detail of his predictable life. Things are going smoothly enough—until he’s abducted by an immortal woman looking for a way to die.Yanked into Corinna’s impossible life, he is warned of two things. First, there are those on her heels who will do anything to stop her from meeting her end, and second, unless Eugene helps her find a way to die, he won’t live to see his next birthday.As a noose long-since tied tightens around both of their necks, his only hope of returning to a normal life rests on being pulled into a world where covert dealings and museum heists are the least of his worries. But how can he help kill someone he’s rapidly growing to care for? And if he doesn’t, can they prevent the ultimate cost?The Wrath and The Dawn meets Looking for Alaska in this YA fantasy tale spanning from ancient Persia to modern-day Texas, between finding a life worth living and dying for those you love.

To thwart a curse, a fake king enters a fake marriage—but his sacrificial death will be all too real. As the king of Sippar, Ahsan is surrounded by unparalleled luxury, fawning attendants, and a gorgeous wife. It’s the life he’s always dreamed of, except for three small problems. One, the palace oracle foretells of a threat that could leave the king dead and the city in ruins. Two, his marriage to the sharp-tongued priestess Nirah is already in trouble–and they aren’t even really married. Three, Ahsan is not the real king, but a criminal condemned to die in his place. Selected for the role of imposter king, Ahsan must take the fates’ wrath and assassins’ knives upon himself… and while his crown may be fake, the danger he faces is all too real. A self-proclaimed coward cursed with a monster living in his skin, Ahsan wants nothing more than to escape the deadly intrigue of Sippar’s royal court. But if he doesn’t stop the king’s would-be killer, it won’t just be one man dead, it will be everyone Ahsan knows and loves—including the pretend queen he might just be coming to care for. An ancient fantasy novel, The Imposter King is first in a richly imagined five-book series spanning empires and eons, myths and monsters. Begin the saga today.

A wanderer. An outcast. A Queen. Against the customs of the land, Kigal is amongst the few still willing to bury the dead. It is a life that has left her wandering, without friend or home, but she spreads her message of justice for the deceased wherever she can. However, when targeted by those who loathe her, she narrowly escapes execution and tumbles into the Underworld. There Kigal is met with the impossible: the souls of the dead proclaiming her as their goddess, fated to be Queen of the Underworld. Hurled into a world beyond her imagining, clashing with seductive gods and bringing demons to heel, she must fight to bring justice to the forgotten dead. Yet as an ancient evil rises in the Land of the Living, Kigal must not only fight for the lives of those who sought her ruin, but for their very souls. This omnibus edition contains all four full-length novellas by Eli Hinze, packed with demons, monsters, gods and goddesses, ancient lore, and more. If you're a fan of intrigue of mythic proportions, struggles for justice, slow burn romance, and a lot of heart, then the Queen of Shades series is for you.