This is How You Lose the Time War meets Ex Machina: Seth Haddon's science fiction debut, Volatile Memory, is a whirlwind novella of sapphic revenge in space."A gorgeously tender exploration of human connection in a post-human universe**."—The Washington Post**A Lambda Literary Award Finalist | An Amazon Editor's Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Pick...

Since time immemorial the warriors of the Paladin Order have harnessed arcane powers to protect their rulers. For Balen, who has given up his chance at love and fought his way to the top of the Paladin Order, there can be no greater honor than to serve his king. But when assassins annihilate the royal family, Balen suddenly finds himself sworn to serve the very man he abandoned.Now with their nation threatened by enemies both within and outside the kingdom, Balen must fight hidden t...

Saba Vasili, a scholar of the astral sea, faces a harrowing accusation: an arcane device he designed has malfunctioned and an entire district of the city has been obliterated and a foreign dignitary has been killed. Charged with murder, Saba is incarcerated on the orders of Byrengrad's ruling council, the Triad.Ambassador Luan Zek of the Rezwyn Empire is dispatched to take custody of the alleged murderer of his countryman. But seeing Saba's pathetic state, Zek questions whether Sab...

When the Rezwyn Empire mysteriously cuts diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of Usleth, merchant lord Oren Radek is sent to investigate. But when he discovers a coup brewing against the emperor, Radek's life and his country's safety is suddenly under threat.Izra Dziove, visionary advisor to the Rezwyn Emperor, is trying to hold the turbulent Rezwyn court together while being plagued by dreams of his fated man. But when Izra's adversaries launch an attack on the diplomatic party from U...

Since time immemorial the warriors of the Paladin Order have harnessed arcane powers to protect their rulers. For Balen, who has given up his chance at love and fought his way to the top of the Paladin Order, there can be no greater honor than to serve his king. But when assassins annihilate the royal family, Balen suddenly finds himself sworn to serve the very man he abandoned.Now with their nation threatened by enemies both within and outside the kingdom, Balen must fight hidden ...

This is How You Lose the Time War meets Ex Machina: Seth Haddon's science fiction debut, Volatile Memory, is a sapphic sci-fi action adventure novella."A gorgeously tender exploration of human connection in a post-human universe**." —The Washington Post**“Providing growing confidence to Wylla's voice and depth to Sable's, narrator Bouchard **make...

Saba Vasili, a scholar of the astral sea, faces a harrowing accusation: an arcane device he designed has malfunctioned and an entire district of the city has been obliterated and a foreign dignitary has been killed. Charged with murder, Saba is incarcerated on the orders of Byrengrad's ruling council, the Triad.Ambassador Luan Zek of the Rezwyn Empire is dispatched to take custody of the alleged murderer of his countryman. But seeing Saba's pathetic state, Zek questions whether Sab...

When the Rezwyn Empire mysteriously cuts diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of Usleth, merchant lord Oren Radek is sent to investigate. But when he discovers a coup brewing against the emperor, Radek's life and his country's safety is suddenly under threat.Izra Dziove, visionary advisor to the Rezwyn Emperor, is trying to hold the turbulent Rezwyn court together while being plagued by dreams of his fated man. But when Izra's adversaries launch an attack on the diplomatic party from U...

In Null Entity, sequel to the tender and bloody Lambda Literary Award Finalist Volatile Memory, Wylla and Sable take their revenge to the very corporation that keeps the galaxy turning."A gorgeously tender exploration of human connection in a post-human universe."—The Washington Post, on Volatile Memory"A stunning work of science fiction."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Prince Zavrius has spent his life in the shadow of his family's power, fifth in line to a throne he will never claim. While his eldest brother Theo schemes and the court buzzes with whispers of war, Zavrius is tasked with proving his worth by demonstrating swordsmanship at a royal ceremony—a skill he sorely lacks.Enter Balen, a rising star in the Paladin Order, who stumbles upon Zavrius's struggles and offers to train him. Balen is everything Zavrius isn't: disciplined, unflinching...

In Null Entity, sequel to the tender and bloody Lambda Literary Award Finalist Volatile Memory, Wylla and Sable take their revenge to the very corporation that keeps the galaxy turning."A gorgeously tender exploration of human connection in a post-human universe."—The Washington Post, on Volatile Memory"A stunning work of science fiction."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)