Consort of War

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 a 32,000-word novella, the second in the Mesopotamian fantasy Queen of Shades series.

About the Queen of Shades series

This fast-paced historical fantasy series is packed with demons, monsters, gods and goddesses, ancient lore, and more. If you enjoy diverse fantasy with intrigue of mythic proportions, struggles for justice, enemies-to-lovers, and a lot of heart – this series is for you.

What Readers are Saying

"An exciting, fast-paced story full of magic and monsters, this nonetheless got me thinking deeply about death, grieving, and rituals surrounding grief. If you're looking for an evocative, thought-provoking story with girl power and just a dash of sass, give this a shot!" - Elisabeth W., Amazon

"If gods, demons and mythical creatures are up your street, you're in for a treat. There were definitely a few moments where the action took a completely unexpected twist." - Gem J., Amazon

"Hinze manages to build a world that is rich and believable in its details, and compelling in its mythology. The book never loses a kind of charmingly other-wordly feel."  - Heather D., Amazon