The Grasses of Hazma-Din: A Short Sci-Fi Romance

Juliette walks out from the Citadel on the evening of Black Sun, to be Renewal Sacrifice for the Grasses. For her Citadel of the Eighth Rise depends on the Grasses of the never-ending plains of Hazma-Din for survival, just as the Grasses depend upon their yearly human sacrifice.

A thrilling mystery, this free short dark fantasy romance from award-winning fantasy writer Jean Lowe Carlson explores the inter-connectedness of all life via sex and magic, in the style of Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy and Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander. With a deep storytelling style similar to Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles and a flavor of highland magic, this tale is typical of Ms. Carlson’s style - a deep and emotional fantasy for adults.