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We've all heard the tale of Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid'. But what if in an alternate universe the mermaid doesn't chase after the Prince due to her longing to have a soul, but instead pines after the Princess due to her closeted sexuality and longing for a female partner? Follow this retold version of the classic read to us as children, where wanting to be a part of their world is about more than just a pair of legs.

Lizzie Hudson, 29, New York City Detective. 2 months after the death of her partner, Detective Hudson is assigned to the Canary case, a group of mercenaries known for dancing the line between hero and villain and their affinity for taking the law into their own hands. With her new partner in tow, Lizzie is thrown head first into a world where violence is power and black and white isn't so simple anymore. As she digs deeper into the crimes of the canaries, she begins to wonder whether or not justice is maybe worth a little bloodshed. Hallie Carter, leader of the canaries, a group named for the single yellow feather always found at the scenes of their crimes. their calling card Their -'Catch me if you can...' No one has yet, she's sure no one will. Backed by her team of five, Carter completes the work that others wont; the kind of work that others wouldn't ever consider. Sharp tongue. Fast wit. Her reputation well deserved Good. Bad. If the money's right then she's your girl... if it wasn't for her damned conscience then nothing would hold her back. Well... that and one particularly determined cop. -Incredible cover by @pathways_end