Poison and Opium, book 1
Date Published: 03-26-2025
Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing
Blood, Death, Animal death, Self-harm, Drinking, Smoking, Drug use
Daisuke’s heart has always wandered far from home, hoping for a life
beyond what he’d have as a Northern Nomad raised in slavery. One
evening, when he learns the Giahatio’s imperial military has arrived in
search of recruits, he seizes his chance to flee Okara’s plantations and
start anew. However, becoming a footsoldier isn’t the easy escape he
expected, and he soon finds himself struggling for a place within the infantry
and Giahatian society.
Obito knows he should be grateful for the opportunity to serve as one of the
Empire’s elite intelligence operatives, the onmitsu—it’s one
of few he’ll ever have in life, and the highest possible honor for a
nobleman’s youngest son. But with demons of anger and shame haunting him
as he tries to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of a scandal, any pride to
take in rank or family name is entirely hollow.
When an act of mercy is born from a senseless murder, the already unlikely
friendship between Daisuke and Obito takes an unexpected turn. Not only are
they now partnered together as onmitsu, but dark politics are on the rise,
leading them toward an ancient, furious magic.
About the Author
Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. So much inspiration is drawn from a
life-long love of martial arts, the pointy objects she’s obsessed with, and
the U.P.’s abundant nature.
She can be found on BlueSky and Instagram @5FeetofRedFury, ready to nerd out.
