Dead Lake

For fans of Raymond E Fiest, and E.K. Frances

Book One – Sometimes it pays to be Tricky

Damn and blast! Tricky's been kicked out of the district by that corrupt, scheming, Carter! How’s she going to get her obsidian back now?

Tricky’s heart raced as she stood outside her ransacked cottage, her time in Clancy coming to an abrupt end. The corrupt district leader, Randolf Carter, has forced her out by spreading lies and suspicion about her kind, leaving her with only three days to leave or face punishment. But this was no ordinary robbery - they were searching for something.

With her natural gifts, Tricky delves deeper and traces the energy of the burglars, spying a winged creature among them: a jackdaw. She sees it pinch her precious gemstone, a piece of black obsidian, but at whose bidding? Communicating with birds is a rare ability and she knows all who possess it.

Tricky has to act quickly. Coming up against Carter and his powerful allies won’t be easy with one of her kind in his employ, especially now she can’t risk being seen – in fact, it’ll be decidedly tricky. It’s a good thing, she is then, isn’t it?
Tricky sets out to track down the thieves and retrieve her stolen obsidian, but it’s no longer about a piece of obsidian, it’s about uncovering the truth behind her mother’s murder and seeking justice for her people.

Readers who enjoyed ‘The Riftwar Saga’ and ‘The Stand’, will love this thrilling, fast-paced magical adventure in a dark, dystopian world. Don’t wait to join Tricky on her quest - grab your copy now before the price changes!

"Miranda Kate has crafted a thoroughly believable magical world, and a protagonist that you'll want to be your best mate." Michael Wombat, Author of The Raven's Wing

"You'll be bewitched and beguiled by Tricky and left wanting to spend more time with her. An elemental fantasy with bite and attitude. I can't wait for more." Lisa Shambrook, Author of The Seren Stone Chronicles