[Book Nine of the "Patrons' World" series.] In the city of Adrasusk, Captain Bilain 'Bil-Hook' Grasall had protected The Sprawl for much of her adult life as a member of the Ward Watch. When a Senator is murdered, she finds herself tasked with seeking out the people responsible and bringing them to justice. As the investigation becomes ever more complex and deadly, Bilain is drawn into a conspiracy that could threaten the entire city, her beloved Ward and her family. Navigating the complexities of a diverse city, politics and an untouchable wealthy society, Bilain sees her skills stretched to the limit. And when a mysterious, powerful vigilante stalks the streets, roofs and alleyways of The Sprawl, Bilain's life only becomes ever more complicated. Cover created in Canva, using an AI generated picture.

********* Following the death by suicide of the author, all the tomes of The Last Blue Mage are available through this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JRySg3-18PhZ5gpnv0cxCOt3_zV3eCot?usp=drive_link Please note that the story is unfinished but for those of you who'd like to know the end, there's a file called "Plot Summary" where you'll find it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading TLBM. This brought me a lot of joy to know that you liked this story in which I poured my very soul. Life had just become too hard to bear. So long, Aurélie Wen aka A. H. Wen ********* Ash, a woman in free fall who lives as a recluse, has to overcome her inner demons to save a magic-run world on the brink of annihilation. Under the protection of the goddess Teshbi, Ash will embark on a quest to defeat Tardar, the genocidal king who's at work to destroy their queendom. She'll receive the help of Nessia, a powerful nymph, and Myra, a warrior princess groomed to avenge her late father. Alternative titles for The Last Blue Mage could be: - The Epic of a Damaged Lesbian (But It Gets Better) - The Accidental Chosen One (It's Not a Guy)

Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.