Talios Codex A MM Fantasy Lega

**2025 Small Spec Book Awards Semi-Finalist!**

Is love worth destroying his reputation?

Ten years ago, the theft of his codex destroyed Talio Rossa’s career as a magistrate in the four cities. But when his ex-wife—finally willing to forgive finding him in bed with a man—presents him a long-shot legal case, he has the chance to get his career back on track.

While fighting to rejoin the legal community, Talio uncovers a conspiracy so big it threatens the origins of the four cities themselves. Their prosperity is only thanks to their connection by magical floating waterways and the brilliance of their legal system, now regarded as near scripture.

To save his career, Talio must work with both the one who doomed his marriage and the hooded, heretical man who sets his heart aflame but is determined to plead guilty to a murder he didn't commit. To stand a chance of winning the case, saving his career and the man of his dreams, Talio will have to uncover an explosive secret destined to blow the legal system apart.

Find out what happens in Talio’s Codex by J. Alexander Cohen!

Genres: Fantasy / Thriller / Legal / Adventure / Gay / LGBT

Market: Adult

J. Alexander Cohen graduated from law school in the early 1990s and worked in legal publishing for several years. He still looks upon his legal education somewhat fondly, even though he never practiced law. He's also surprised as to how much he actually remembers of what he learned. His first novel, Bear Like Me, was published in 2003 and reprinted in 2011. After 16 years as a caregiver for his elderly parents, he returned to fiction writing with the Lavender Tavern podcast telling gay fairytales. He lives in Toronto, Canada and works as a technical and marketing writer. To read more of his works, visit www.jalexandercohen.com