Monkey Sea, Monkey Drown
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Last published Wed, Jul 19, 2017
T H E C I R C U I T :
Her father is an undefeated champion, spilling blood to keep her alive. When he disappears, she takes his place and - under the guidance of a young cyborg with a neuro A.I. interface - becomes Xanath Rose, girl champion.
P E T R A :
The mysterious face of the revamped Terra revolution, who welcomes Xanath into a world of secrets and dependence. Determined to put the Circuit behind her by finding solace in needles and substance, Xanath becomes Sola Rose, anti-Rainflayer operative.
G R E Y B O W :
On a mission to collect a valuable new recruit, Sola is intercepted by the notorious bounty hunting guild and is plunged headfirst into her gruesome past. Imprisoned by a blood oath she never gave and terrorized by victims of her past identity, Sola becomes Xanath Rose - murderous bitch.
R A I N F L A Y E R :
Owner of virtually everything on the water-ridden world, Emory Rainflayer is a force to be reckoned with. Xanath, fueled by anger and loss and fear, becomes the reckoner.
Notice: mild language and violence, vague implications of sexual violence.
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