People are already beginning to ask me what True Son of Tartarus is about. As I think I've already blogged, it's a continuation of the story I began in Judgment On Tartarus. But don't worry: if someone hasn't read Book One, True Son can stand on its own. I hate books where, if you've missed one in the series, you are totally lost!
Nine months, Terran Reckoning, after the conclusion of Judgment, Rona and Malkis still find themselves at odds with Kadris, Shakandra, and Imalda---Shakandra's daughter and only surviving child. Malkis makes plans, against their wishes, to depart Tartarus for a vitally important conference of the Interplanet Compact, which is to be held on Cytherea. He adamantly refuses to allow Rona to accompany him. Of course, she's hurt, angry, and deeply disappointed.
But Malkis is all too aware of the danger he's facing: the Compact's mortal enemies, the Gorgonians, are most likely lurking nearby, waiting to take advantage of such an opportunity. Malkis is also well aware that Rona's life is in great danger on Tartarus, since he has just barely survived another assassination attempt!
Shortly after his departure, Rona receives word that Malkis' ship has been destroyed by the Gorgonians and he is presumed dead. Gorgonians take no prisoners and leave no witnesses! Rona is forced to make a choice between her loyalty to her new world and her exalted position---and her loyalty to Malkis, whom she refuses to believe is dead!
Sound good? I sure hope so! I had a blast writing it, and I can't wait for you all to read it!
MRTighe
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