{"title":"Special Editions","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who love bonus materials and\/or artistic presentations! Special editions feature maps, lore articles, bonus short stories, fantasy maps and more! Special edition hardcovers feature ribbon bookmarks, foiled covers, and other bespoke features. Grab your sapphic shelf trophies today. Books with foiled covers will ship from the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pb-stars","title":"Stars and Soil - Special Edition Paperback","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #cab5e1; font-family: serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Special Edition includes full-color maps, full-color illustrations, an exclusive glossary of Ástfríðuran terms, and other bonus content!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Paperback (6\" x 9\") with complimentary ebook version included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eScions and Shadows #1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDie as a queen or live as a rebel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaitlin Peddigree faces a dire choice: accept a loveless marriage to the crown prince, or die as a traitor to the throne. While Caitlin still grieves the death of her wife, a rebellion simmers in Fayn, the streets filled with cries for the monarchy’s fall and the rise of democracy. When Caitlin unwittingly befriends a rebel leader, she believes she may have a way out of her unwanted relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarrying the prince would protect her family’s fortune, but can she also be an informant for the rebellion? Caught in a tangled web of political intrigue and court gossip, Caitlin treads a treacherous path, made more dangerous when a spirited new lady arrives at court and ignites a new fire in Caitlin’s heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut power in Fayn is ever-shifting. Whispers of magic and long-forgotten gods stir beneath the surface. Religious orders conspire against each other. New nobles scramble for power and old bloodlines seethe with resentment. The rebellion fractures into factions as they bicker over strategy. But underneath it all and unbeknown to most, dark and ancient forces are waiting, watching, and plotting. Surrounded on all sides, Caitlin finds herself a pawn in a deadly game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut she must decide for herself: remain a prisoner of her circumstances—or reclaim her own life. And she must decide fast, otherwise the flames of revolution may be put out by a force far darker than a tyrannical king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRevolutions don't just kill kings; they destroy the entire system.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/read.bookfunnel.com\/read\/en11yg1ph9\"\u003eRead a sample\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e2024 Finalist in the Indie Ink Awards for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003eWTFWN: Lesbian and Gay Representation and TFWN: Disability Representation by a Disabled Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exquisite world-building provides a smorgasbord of characters that any epic fantasy reader will adore. Dax Murray creates a convincing universe with unrivaled details of the political factions, the religious pressures, and cultural expectations, topped off with a believable need for societal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e~ K T Bowes for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/readersfavorite.com\/book-review\/stars-and-soil\"\u003eReaders Favorite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getcovers.com\/\"\u003eGetCovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Illustrations: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/etherictales.com\/\"\u003eEtheric Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daxmurray.com\/images\/pink_human_creativity.png\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eClick for content warnings:\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of fiction; the behaviors, actions, and views of characters should not be conflated or confused with the author's opinions and beliefs. The presence of these darker themes in this work is not an endorsement of them. This list is as complete as the author can make it. If you feel that something was left out, please use the Contact Me form to let the author know. Consensual intercourse, Abortion, Infertility, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Violence, Murder, Execution, Revolution, Domestic violence, Arson, Assault, Torture, Blood, Religious abuse, Consumption of alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Dax Murray","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":42005967732781,"sku":"9606785000016","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/4265\/4253\/files\/BookBrushImage3108.png?v=1771706017"},{"product_id":"hc-stars","title":"Stars and Soil - Special Edition Hardcover","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis book only ships from the UK but can be delievered worldwide. This edition has a foiled dust jacket, full color maps, character profiles, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTrade Hardcover (6\" x 9\") with complimentary ebook version included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eScions and Shadows #1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDie as a queen or live as a rebel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaitlin Peddigree faces a dire choice: accept a loveless marriage to the crown prince, or die as a traitor to the throne. While Caitlin still grieves the death of her wife, a rebellion simmers in Fayn, the streets filled with cries for the monarchy’s fall and the rise of democracy. When Caitlin unwittingly befriends a rebel leader, she believes she may have a way out of her unwanted relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarrying the prince would protect her family’s fortune, but can she also be an informant for the rebellion? Caught in a tangled web of political intrigue and court gossip, Caitlin treads a treacherous path, made more dangerous when a spirited new lady arrives at court and ignites a new fire in Caitlin’s heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut power in Fayn is ever-shifting. Whispers of magic and long-forgotten gods stir beneath the surface. Religious orders conspire against each other. New nobles scramble for power and old bloodlines seethe with resentment. The rebellion fractures into factions as they bicker over strategy. But underneath it all and unbeknown to most, dark and ancient forces are waiting, watching, and plotting. Surrounded on all sides, Caitlin finds herself a pawn in a deadly game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut she must decide for herself: remain a prisoner of her circumstances—or reclaim her own life. And she must decide fast, otherwise the flames of revolution may be put out by a force far darker than a tyrannical king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRevolutions don't just kill kings; they destroy the entire system.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/read.bookfunnel.com\/read\/en11yg1ph9\"\u003eRead a sample\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e2024 Finalist in the Indie Ink Awards for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003eWTFWN: Lesbian and Gay Representation and TFWN: Disability Representation by a Disabled Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exquisite world-building provides a smorgasbord of characters that any epic fantasy reader will adore. Dax Murray creates a convincing universe with unrivaled details of the political factions, the religious pressures, and cultural expectations, topped off with a believable need for societal change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e~ K T Bowes for \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/readersfavorite.com\/book-review\/stars-and-soil\"\u003eReaders Favorite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getcovers.com\/\"\u003eGetCovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Illustrations: \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/etherictales.com\/\"\u003eEtheric Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.daxmurray.com\/images\/pink_human_creativity.png\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eClick for content warnings:\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of fiction; the behaviors, actions, and views of characters should not be conflated or confused with the author's opinions and beliefs. The presence of these darker themes in this work is not an endorsement of them. This list is as complete as the author can make it. If you feel that something was left out, please use the Contact Me form to let the author know. Consensual intercourse, Abortion, Infertility, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Violence, Murder, Execution, Revolution, Domestic violence, Arson, Assault, Torture, Blood, Religious abuse, Consumption of alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Dax Murray","offers":[{"title":"Case Bound - PPC","offer_id":42547591643181,"sku":"9606785000023","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/4265\/4253\/files\/BookBrushImage48147_8c3b050a-6ee8-4d10-849f-45729eb37708.png?v=1718298691"},{"product_id":"pb-smoke","title":"Smoke and Steel Special Edition Paperback","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis edition includes three bonus prequel short stories and full-color maps of Sua and Ahnlisen.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrade paperback (6\" x 9\"); included is a complimentary ebook version of the book. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003eScions and Shadows #2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo secure her crown, she must lose her heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaritrah cannot allow herself to fall in love with the Oracle, a woman who cannot hold a spear and who hesitates to kill. Before their deaths during the insurrection, Saritrah's parents taught her three things: loyalty is greater than love, trust no one, and only the strongest deserve to live. Saritrah is on a quest to take back her kingdom, and her people need a warrior queen—not someone weakened by love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oracle has given her a path back to the throne: find a lost city, obtain an ancient artifact with unimaginable power, and kill those standing in her way, even if it might set a disastrous prophecy in motion. But the insurrectionists are not her only enemies. Her brother also survived, and he wants the artifact. While Saritrah seeks to avert calamity, he is courting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaritrah must give up everything—her beliefs, her vision of the future, and perhaps even her crown—if she's to save herself, her kingdom, and the Oracle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmoke and Steel\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the \u003cem\u003eScions and Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e series but can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. It is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eXena: Warrior Princess\u003c\/em\u003e who enjoy morally gray lesbians on a journey of redemption with lots of action, romance, and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/read.bookfunnel.com\/read\/omyjjpd16w\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eRead a sample\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003eNominated in the 2024 and 2025 Indie Ink Awards in multiple categories!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/getcovers.com\/\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eGetCovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Ingrid Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Illustrations: \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lizsauco.com\/\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eChapter Headers by Liz Sauco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"151\" width=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daxmurray.com\/images\/pink_human_creativity.png\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eClick for content warnings:\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of fiction; the behaviors, actions, and views of characters should not be conflated or confused with the author's opinions and beliefs. The presence of these darker themes in this work is not an endorsement of them. This list is as complete as the author can make it. Consensual intercourse, Violence, Murder, Execution, Revolution, Domestic violence, Arson, Assault, Torture, Blood, Religious abuse, Consumption of alcohol, Suicidal Ideation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Dax Murray","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":42742254993453,"sku":"9606785000047","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/4265\/4253\/files\/BookBrushImage10799.png?v=1752020166"},{"product_id":"hc-smoke","title":"Smoke and Steel Special Edition Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book only ships from the UK but can be delievered worldwide. The special edition hardcover includes a foiled cover and dust jacket, satin ribbon, full-color illustrations and maps, and three bonus short stories.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrade sized (6\" x 9\"). Included is a complimentary ebook version of the book. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis edition includes three bonus prequel short stories and full-color maps of Sua and Ahnlisen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003eScions and Shadows #2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo secure her crown, she must lose her heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaritrah cannot allow herself to fall in love with the Oracle, a woman who cannot hold a spear and who hesitates to kill. Before their deaths during the insurrection, Saritrah's parents taught her three things: loyalty is greater than love, trust no one, and only the strongest deserve to live. Saritrah is on a quest to take back her kingdom, and her people need a warrior queen—not someone weakened by love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oracle has given her a path back to the throne: find a lost city, obtain an ancient artifact with unimaginable power, and kill those standing in her way, even if it might set a disastrous prophecy in motion. But the insurrectionists are not her only enemies. Her brother also survived, and he wants the artifact. While Saritrah seeks to avert calamity, he is courting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaritrah must give up everything—her beliefs, her vision of the future, and perhaps even her crown—if she's to save herself, her kingdom, and the Oracle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmoke and Steel\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the \u003cem\u003eScions and Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e series but can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. It is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eXena: Warrior Princess\u003c\/em\u003e who enjoy morally gray lesbians on a journey of redemption with lots of action, romance, and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/read.bookfunnel.com\/read\/omyjjpd16w\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eRead a sample\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003eNominated in the 2024 and 2025 Indie Ink Awards in multiple categories!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/getcovers.com\/\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eGetCovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Ingrid Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Illustrations: \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lizsauco.com\/\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eChapter Headers by Liz Sauco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"151\" width=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daxmurray.com\/images\/pink_human_creativity.png\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eClick for content warnings:\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of fiction; the behaviors, actions, and views of characters should not be conflated or confused with the author's opinions and beliefs. The presence of these darker themes in this work is not an endorsement of them. This list is as complete as the author can make it. 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