Life within the Serengeti Cartel is perilous, riddled with malice and intrigue that can threaten the mightiest of warriors. For Lilian – brilliant, despised and one misstep away from execution for her father’s crimes – all that stands between her and destruction is the powerful warrior Lucius Mercio.
Life within the Serengeti Cartel is perilous, riddled with malice and intrigue that can threaten the mightiest of warriors. For Lilian – brilliant, despised and one misstep away from execution for her father’s crimes – all that stands between her and destruction is the powerful warrior Lucius Mercio. In return for his protection, Lilian became Lucius' apprentice, yielding control of her body, will, and intellect. The desperate gamble has paid off. In defiance of all expectation, Lilian has survived nearly a third of her trial by ordeal, but it is far from over.
Determined to raise Serengeti to the pinnacle of power in the Twelve Systems, Lucius has ruthlessly exploited Lilian’s brilliance to achieve his ambitions. Within seasons, he will lead Serengeti to new heights with the launch of Bright Star, the first stellar exploration venture in over two centuries. With each new success, Lucius’ rivals multiply while a traitor stalks the halls of Serengeti, determined to thwart Lucius by any means. As the viciousness of her enemies escalates, Lilian is forced to confront the past and choose between betraying her oath of loyalty to Lucius and protecting the deadly secrets of her father's dark acts
Professional Reviews
InD'Tale Magazine May 2016
4 1/2 Stars
SCI-FI: The Twelve Systems are maintained by a miracle ore known as Vistrite, whose properties power their technology. The Serengeti Cartel’s leader, Lucius, fights for control of this precious ore using any means at his disposal.
Lillian is his apprentice. Her brilliant mind is not the only reason that Lucius values her. Her sexuality matches her genius and that combination is not something he can ignore. Lillian has willingly bonded herself to him in order to wipe out the shame carried by her family because of her traitorous father. Subject to the strict code of the Cartel and her fascination of Lucius, Lillian must use her wits and courage to navigate the intrigue and deception inherent in the world of the Cartels.
“Transgressions” is a fascinating read! Ms. Manetti’s gift with prose creates a compelling world which draws the reader in and holds their attention to the end. The story is somewhat slow at the beginning, but a patient reader will be rewarded by a complex story and superbly drawn characters.
How can such story-telling come from one mind? This is the question the reader will ask over and over again while reading “Transgressions”. One hungers for more after turning the last page. It is not often that a world so complex and strange can be presented in such a masterful and engaging way.
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