To Bargain with Mortals

In the colonized nation of Viryana, Poppy Sutherland, an outcast heiress caught between cultures, finds herself entangled with the notorious gang leader, Hasan Devar, also known as the Jackal. When her fiancé's treacherous plans threaten her, Poppy escapes and forms an unlikely alliance with Hasan, whose own fight against colonial oppression intertwines with her political ambitions. This debut in the Reckoning Storm duology explores themes of politics, loyalty, and the power of uncovering hidden histories.