Upon the blurred line of morality and at the mercy of circumstance, two souls meet. Again. And again. And again. So, is it simply a coincidence or something more? When a young Mariel leaves home, she is instructed to lead a quiet, ignoble life. Forever. And so, determined to remain overlooked, she toils endlessly, disguised as all things plain. But they say still waters run deep, and even the ordinary are not who they appear to be... So, what would it take for those waters to ripple? Enter the raucous and free Axtapor, a nobleman turned pirate. Dashing through life like a tempest, he is resolved to live on his own terms, allowing none to stand in his way. But a pirate's curse is a pair of wandering eyes, a boundless appetite for more, and a fascination with the unknown. Waters disturbed, the two upend one another's lives with misunderstanding hands and misguided compassion. The balances of fate tip dangerously and they quickly find themselves pitted against the same foe: time. The world's watchful eyes fall upon them as night coats the skies and something unexpectedly new begins to emerge. Hope. Little do they know just how dangerous something like that can be. *Contains mature themes, such as violence, gore, suggestive scenes, and offensive/triggering language, please read with care and at your own discretion.*

A teenage boy vanishes without a trace, and an arsonist begins launching attacks in the streets. Now, lives are at stake, and as heroes and villains make their first moves, no one knows where to put their trust. Sophia Colbo is an agent of the Watch, an organization that patrols the city of Harmont to gather intelligence on emerging threats. Working alongside an elite syndicate of soldiers known as the Guard, they fight to uphold the peace and quell disorder in their society. But when an investigation goes awry, a cult of vigilantes takes Sophia hostage. Their intentions are unknown, but they soon prove that they are a threat unlike any other she has faced. Meanwhile, Harley Manalis, Sophia's nineteen-year-old sister, finds herself caught in the fray when she ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Not only does she become the prime suspect for the high-stakes murder of a Guardian, but secrets that should have stayed hidden come unraveled. Consequently, her friends and family, as well as Harley herself, are all in danger. In the midst of all the chaos, one of the vigilantes takes an interest in Sophia, and an ex-agent reaches out to Harley in secret. The sisters are each offered a choice: Harley, the chance to clear her name, and Sophia, the chance to uncover the answers she needs to put an end to this new adversity. Reluctantly, they accept the aid. But if they aren't careful, one mistake could turn the city upside down. [BOOK ONE OF THE HARMONT HEROES SERIES] "A spy thriller vibe that dives into the dark side. Punchy, sense-tingling prose, excellent world building, and an edge-of-the-seat plot blend together for a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts." - @guywortheyauthor