If you’re into dark fantasy and strong female protagonists, you should check out the Shadow Stalker series. It’s being released in short episodes, like a magazine serial, and “Coup,” episode 22, is out today! It’s 99c or free on KU for a limited time.

Get “Coup” on Amazon here.

Book description:

Living under the tyranny of the Galvadi Empire is torture, but Auren is determined to end the nightmare, regardless of the cost to herself.

Auren is once again a prisoner of the Galvadi on Nadiria, or at least that she wants Emperor Zavix to believe. It’s the only way to get close enough to him to kill him and then take control of the people.

To succeed in her mission, she must push her new power to the limit, but the more she uses her it, the more addictive it becomes. Unfortunately, stopping is not an option, but if she can focus on her goals, maybe she won’t lose herself.

And here’s a snippet:

 A trooper who I assumed was Lieutenant Kego watched us warily as we entered the apartment. He didn’t say anything, but he was studying me as though he suspected I was up to something. As I slipped into his mind, I met a fierce resistance I hadn’t expected. I looked for the fear I thought might be the cause of his opposition, but instead, I found absolute loyalty.

I had to dig deeper, following the threads of his loyalty to sever them. I wasn’t sure if it would cause him harm, but it was necessary. I couldn’t feel remorse for those who brought suffering to others. It took more time than I expected, but I finally had him.

“Kill, Zavix.”

About the author:

Renee Scattergood lives in Australia with her husband, Nathan, and daughter, Taiya. She has always been a fan of fantasy and was inspired to become a storyteller by George Lucas but didn’t consider writing down her stories until she reached her late twenties. Now she enjoys writing dark speculative fiction.

She is currently publishing her Shadow Stalker serial, and she has published a prequel novella to the series called, Demon Hunt. She is also working on a new series of novels, A God’s Deception.

Aside from writing, she loves reading (fantasy, of course), watching movies with her family, and watching YouTube Videos with her daughter. Visit her site for more information and a free copy of Shadow Stalker Part 1 (Episodes 1 – 6): http://reneescattergood.com