A FEAST FOR FLIES

Cover art by Vitaliy Ostaschenko

Zira once had a life. A girlfriend. A favorite bar. A hairstyle. And a secret. But when her father sells her out as a Reader, she has to leave every part of that old life behind. Now she’s forced to work for law enforcement, reading and erasing memories of those who violate the Golden Nova’s few and corruptly enforced laws. She’s hated and feared by everyone who would prefer to keep their memories private and intact. The only thing making her new life bearable is her working partner, Bea, her service dog who has the ability to shut out all the thoughts of the people around her.

When Zira makes the decision to omit a memory from a report to protect a stranger, it arouses suspicion. Suddenly she’s in trouble at work, and a vindictive casino boss and the queen of a massive drug empire are vying to get her under their control. Caught between three corrupt factions and the vacuum of space, can Zira keep her loved ones safe, and be able to live with herself in the end?

PRAISE

Set in a beautifully-crafted, cyberpunk Las Vegas-like spaceship, and touching on themes of autonomy, community, and capitalism, this dreamy mystery is a fun and fascinating read. Gripping, lovely, and thrilling all at once.

—Joan Tierney, author of The Killing Grounds

Harlen knows how to write relationships in compelling ways. It’s not just the queerness, but the way characters interact with each other. The tensions of an antagonistic relationship, the publl of a romantic relationship, the honesty of a deep true friendship.

—Alex Brown, Locus Magazine

This novella honors the stakes of a noir and the world-building intricacy of ship-bound space sci fi for something truly thrilling.

—Jo “Ladz” Ladzinski, author of Ice Upon a Pier

WHERE TO BUY

Available in paperback and ebook through most bookstores or order directly from the publisher Dancing Star Press

QUEENS OF NOISE

In Queens of Noise, Mixi fronts the Mangy Rats, a motley found family of queers, crust punks and werecoyotes. Mixi and their band know they’re gonna win the Battle of the Bands final showdown, no matter what it takes. But to make that happen, they’ll also have to contend with poser goths, murderous chickens, and a bullshit corporate takeover ruining the best bar in town.

PRAISE

“…readers will appreciate the sensitive, nuanced treatment of the LGBTQ pack members and the moments of humor. Anarchic, bighearted, and fun, this scruffy tale will appeal to fans of urban fantasy and queer paranormal romance…” – Publisher’s Weekly

“The beautiful prose had me wanting to curl under the blanket and read forever! Beautiful prose, spot-on colourful, descriptive characters packed into an electric, lively novella.” – Tlotlo Tsammase

“Gorgeous with grit. A yip-yowling punk adventure with funny moments and feeling moments that gush together into a story as rich as your bloodstream.” – Meg Elison

“…a queer punk power anthem; it sings, it stops, it pushes you into a bathroom stall and kisses you with tongue (but only with your explicit consent). It’s a queercore dirtbag ballad with sharp teeth and a soft heart.” – Nino Cipri

Where to Buy

You can buy it from most bookstores or you can order directly from the publisher Neon Hemlock!