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The Cartel, The Apprentice Volume 1 5/31/2014 8:40:07 AM
A woman in trouble. A powerful man with a hidden agenda. A society where honor is revered and trust is a dangerous indulgence.
Raised to wealth and privilege, Lilian’s future was shattered when her father was convicted of terrible crimes. By law and custom she should have followed him into death to redeem her corrupt genetics. Desperate to avoid execution for crimes not her own, Lilian accepts an indenture contract with a powerful warrior. For three years he will have total control of her body, will and intellect.
Lucius Mercio’s wealth, influence, and power place him among the elite of the warrior caste. Clever, ruthless, and unforgiving of his enemies, Lucius is rumored to have sold his soul for supernatural aid. To achieve his ambitions, Lucius needs Lilian’s exceptional brilliance. To acquire it, he saves her from a death sentence. To make use of it, he must keep her alive Although it continues to surprise me, I'm often in conversations that run something like this...
Friend: Your novel sounds interesting, where can I buy it? Me: Amazon, Apple, Nook, Kobo. Friend: I don't like e-books, I like real books. Me:
While I worry a bit about the trees, the price of on demand publishing (USA distribution only) has dropped to the point where I can produce 'real' books via amazon. So I have. In the interests of the planet (and sales)the e-books are still cheaper, but now I have 'real' books. So I guess that makes me a 'real' author.
