In the border town where the echoes of conflict resonate, two youths emerge from the chrysalis of adolescence-Qira and Zeya. A nation beset by war stands juxtaposed with its neighboring aggressor, an alien force ruling by conquest. The land quivers under their tyranny, as suffering befalls the conqueror's own populace. The war, albeit sporadic, rains shells and bombs, stealing lives of loved ones.
Qira and Zeya's friendship blossoms amidst this tumult. Amid moonlit escapades, like exploring abandoned houses, deep forests, they discover kindred spirits. Zeya's allure and adventurous spirit counterbalance his occasional transgressions. Qira's virtue anchors them both, guiding Zeya toward goodness through thought-provoking conversations. Qira unveils the cosmos and human nature, igniting a journey of self-discovery.
Initially skeptical, Zeya's skepticism bends to faith, kindled by Qira's queries. His spiritual odyssey unveils ethereal feats and a newfound reverence for nature. Qira orchestrates influential connections and paves a path for Zeya's political aspirations. As Zeya leads a small faction and propels his nation toward triumph, he faces opposition, a battlefield of blame games. Qira's counsel counters the onslaught.
Intermittently, Zeya seeks solace in nature's bosom, his introspective respites fueling his connection to the divine. Propelled by divine whispers, he conquers political heights. As the war escalates, Zeya matures into a warlord, his empathy a beacon in darkness. His leadership attracts allies, but greed tarnishes some.
At the zenith, victory is achieved, but some things are revealed to Zeya that rocks his world. Amid viral revelations, everyone goes against Zeya. What happens to Zeya after that? Stayed Tuned and Find Out!
Frankenstein's Guide (Book 1, the LiteraTours Cozy Mystery Series)
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Jessica "Ike" Wordsworth can dive into books, but she isn't prepared for a monster - and a ruthless murderer killing her tourists.
Ike is fighting the aftermath of a nasty divorce that left her husband in custody of her homesitting business - and her beloved cats.
With nothing but a turquoise construction trailer to call her home, Ike invests her last quid and becomes partner in a tour company specialising in bespoke trips for book-lovers. When the guide hired to take on the first tour drops out at the last minute, Ike has to take over and steer her guests towards the cradle of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein".
All to soon she realises there truly are monsters on the loose, one of them a ruthless killer who's targetting her tourists.
To unearth the truth, Ike will have to cooperate with her moronic partner, Gary Sands, 13th Baron of Nettlehole and founder of LiteraTours. When they don't succeed in stopping the killer, she realises she'll have to take the plunge and draw on some rather unusual skills her family has been hiding from the world . . .
"Frankenstein's Guide" is the first instalment in the "LiteraTours Cozy Mystery series".
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