The Southernmost Star

A tyrant rises in the ashes of mighty Tairngare. Bloodthirsty raiders slaughter unwitting villagers in the Midlands. Norther nobles, stripped of their titles, wealth, and livelihood invite retribution through vendetta. Rebellious Southers, seek to oust the absentee High King through war. Crises of faith and cultural identity ravage the Milesian poor... and behind all, an unseen threat prepares the board...

Held captive in her childhood home, Una is adrift in treacherous waters. The Court of Bethany is no place for the unwary. Political strife, familial infighting, unrequited love, betrayal, and religious fervor; are but a few of the perils she must navigate, alone. Torn between her mother's tragic legacy and the logic of her father's ambition, Una finds herself questioning her role in the future of Innisfail. Yet, there is little time to weigh her options. Just before the Midwinter Feast, several mutilated bodies are discovered on castle grounds. It seems, a brutal murderer stalks the halls of her father's Keep, just as a religious cult gains influence among the nobility. Soon, the Machine City is a powder keg, waiting to explode.

L.M. Riviere grew up on 80's flicks and twisted fairy tales... and it shows. Her stories flirt with the inherent darkness of the human condition, blending fable, mythology, and pseudo-historical narrative- in an effort to seduce, mystify, and unsettle readers. She'd be overjoyed to learn anyone lost sleep over one of her yarns.She is most influenced by the works of Peter Beresford Ellis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Dickens, Frank Herbert, Ann Rice, and Juliet Marillier. Her favorite book of all time, is Herbert's 'Dune'.Riviere is also a Photographer, Editor, and Marketing Professional. When she isn't writing, she's battling the elements for the perfect shot, hiking any and everywhere, or playing in myriad bodies of water.