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Obsidian’s Command: Ash Born Book Two
Darkness devours freedom. Rage consumes her.
Convict Lola Cabello is on a mission to assassinate the fallen angel who shattered her life.
Her bloodline plays a key part in the mysterious ash drug’s purpose, pushing her limits. Whispering words from the beyond call her name, promising a at what cost?
Deep dive into the conspiracy rabbit hole with legends of old. Mythos, the Wicked, fast-paced action, and tense twists are packed in this gritty novel.
The Crystal Moths poison the economics and government. Their influence in scientific progression fuses the unthinkable as part of the fallen angel Mastema’s divine plan for a New World Order. An oracle painter’s esoteric work encodes hidden messages warning reptilian hunter Scalebane of the Moth gangsters, linking to Cabello.
The military tie Detective Iglesias’s hands and he plummets into the rabbit hole Lola did. Cabello reunites with the last balancer, Synarion, while roping in Iglesias and a shapeshifting double agent. How can she trust them if she cannot trust herself?
She is running out of time.
Power calls to Lola. Scalebane’s loyalty is in question. Iglesias buys the conspiracy.
What’s right and what’s just cannot coexist.
Blood will spill at obsidian’s doorstep.
Recognition: ● Second Place in Urban Fantasy for the 2024 DBT Literary Awards
● BookRead Bestseller Fantasy October 2024
Praise for Obsidian's
"The conspiracy-driven plot is also exceedingly well-paced and matches the dark fantasy elements and shadowy secrets well, showing Lavery's ability to craft a story that is both intense and thought-provoking, leaving readers eager for more."
★★★★★ K.C. Finn of Readers' Favorite
Convict Lola Cabello is on a mission to assassinate the fallen angel who shattered her life.
Her bloodline plays a key part in the mysterious ash drug’s purpose, pushing her limits. Whispering words from the beyond call her name, promising a at what cost?
Deep dive into the conspiracy rabbit hole with legends of old. Mythos, the Wicked, fast-paced action, and tense twists are packed in this gritty novel.
The Crystal Moths poison the economics and government. Their influence in scientific progression fuses the unthinkable as part of the fallen angel Mastema’s divine plan for a New World Order. An oracle painter’s esoteric work encodes hidden messages warning reptilian hunter Scalebane of the Moth gangsters, linking to Cabello.
The military tie Detective Iglesias’s hands and he plummets into the rabbit hole Lola did. Cabello reunites with the last balancer, Synarion, while roping in Iglesias and a shapeshifting double agent. How can she trust them if she cannot trust herself?
She is running out of time.
Power calls to Lola. Scalebane’s loyalty is in question. Iglesias buys the conspiracy.
What’s right and what’s just cannot coexist.
Blood will spill at obsidian’s doorstep.
Recognition: ● Second Place in Urban Fantasy for the 2024 DBT Literary Awards
● BookRead Bestseller Fantasy October 2024
Praise for Obsidian's
"The conspiracy-driven plot is also exceedingly well-paced and matches the dark fantasy elements and shadowy secrets well, showing Lavery's ability to craft a story that is both intense and thought-provoking, leaving readers eager for more."
★★★★★ K.C. Finn of Readers' Favorite
745 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2024
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About the author
Konn Lavery
33 books155 followersKonn Lavery is a Canadian author whose award-winning fiction has reached the bestselling charts on Amazon and in his hometown, Edmonton.
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● GOLD Medal in Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards 2023 Fantasy/Contemporary Category
Fugitive Lola Cabello is hellbent on avenging her mother's death in this multi-award-winning adventure.
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His work has been described as uncanny and immersive and frequently falls under the Dark Fantasy and Horror genres. Each of his stories are housed within the expanding universe known as the Macrocosm spanning across time and space.
He has been recognized by reviewers such as Reader Views, Readers’ Favorite, Literary Titan, and by award programs such as indieBRAG, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, eLit Awards, and Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards. His work has also been curated into the Edmonton Public Library’s Capital Press collection.
Konn started writing stories at a young age while being a homeschooled vegetarian, enthralled with storytelling. After graduating college, he began professionally pursuing his writing with his first release, Reality, in 2012 while balancing his graphic design business. Konn’s visual communication skills have been transcribed into the formatting and artwork found within his publications, supporting his fascination with transmedia storytelling.
Konn's Recommended Release
Read More
● GOLD Medal in Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards 2023 Fantasy/Contemporary Category
Fugitive Lola Cabello is hellbent on avenging her mother's death in this multi-award-winning adventure.
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His work has been described as uncanny and immersive and frequently falls under the Dark Fantasy and Horror genres. Each of his stories are housed within the expanding universe known as the Macrocosm spanning across time and space.
He has been recognized by reviewers such as Reader Views, Readers’ Favorite, Literary Titan, and by award programs such as indieBRAG, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, eLit Awards, and Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards. His work has also been curated into the Edmonton Public Library’s Capital Press collection.
Konn started writing stories at a young age while being a homeschooled vegetarian, enthralled with storytelling. After graduating college, he began professionally pursuing his writing with his first release, Reality, in 2012 while balancing his graphic design business. Konn’s visual communication skills have been transcribed into the formatting and artwork found within his publications, supporting his fascination with transmedia storytelling.
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October 26, 2024
I received this ARC from Booksirens and am happy to leave this review .
I was now familiar with the world and style of writing. This read went by very fast for me. There was so much going on all the time and I felt the time lines meshed very well. This was a great second in the series. I am excited the story does not end here. If you are not familiar with this authors works it's definitely worth getting your toes wet. I will be seeking out more of this author's work.
I was now familiar with the world and style of writing. This read went by very fast for me. There was so much going on all the time and I felt the time lines meshed very well. This was a great second in the series. I am excited the story does not end here. If you are not familiar with this authors works it's definitely worth getting your toes wet. I will be seeking out more of this author's work.
October 25, 2024
“Obsidian’s Command” starts off with a scathing review of Canadian prison systems, in the eyes of Lola Cabello. The anti-heroine from Book 1, "Crystal Moth Conspiracy", has done her time and is released into the world.
She makes her way across Canada to try and reveal the truth about the Crystal Moths, what they’re doing with the Ash drug, and why – all this while trying to stay hidden and get her Ash fix.
The whip-smart characters with real (and old) world problems are wonderfully written. Addiction, loss, revenge, and, yes, even a bit of hope, are themes in the book, shown through the rich, developing personalities throughout.
Familiars like Detective Iglesias, mysterious nymph Synarion, and the dastardly crime lord Mastema compliment the main Lola storyline (I also really like Scalebane, she’s a badass reptilian with a mission. Respect).
We get some new characters, my personal favourite being Disk, who becomes instrumental in the story without overpowering it. They’re also a huge nerd. More respect.
Coming back to Detective Iglesias - what he struggles with, powerlessness, corruption, and letting your child grow up, are very relatable. He’s the ultimate straight man in a world of urban fantasy old-world creatures, which is a great balance for this book.
Speaking of those old world beings, the way they describe humans and analyze them is akin to a David Attenborough special. They're described themselves as creatures, even though they are the humans.
An added interesting layer are the documentary-style interviews with the questionable CAMB TV station. It breaks up the book and is well thought out, and it was intriguing to see issues from an outsider's POV.
I would highly recommend reading the first book in the series, but this can be picked up and read as is. This is an engaging and surprising read that brought out some emotion in me – sadness, rage, laughter, and surprise. Many things happen that you would not expect. It seems like no one can trust even their closest allies.
She makes her way across Canada to try and reveal the truth about the Crystal Moths, what they’re doing with the Ash drug, and why – all this while trying to stay hidden and get her Ash fix.
The whip-smart characters with real (and old) world problems are wonderfully written. Addiction, loss, revenge, and, yes, even a bit of hope, are themes in the book, shown through the rich, developing personalities throughout.
Familiars like Detective Iglesias, mysterious nymph Synarion, and the dastardly crime lord Mastema compliment the main Lola storyline (I also really like Scalebane, she’s a badass reptilian with a mission. Respect).
We get some new characters, my personal favourite being Disk, who becomes instrumental in the story without overpowering it. They’re also a huge nerd. More respect.
Coming back to Detective Iglesias - what he struggles with, powerlessness, corruption, and letting your child grow up, are very relatable. He’s the ultimate straight man in a world of urban fantasy old-world creatures, which is a great balance for this book.
Speaking of those old world beings, the way they describe humans and analyze them is akin to a David Attenborough special. They're described themselves as creatures, even though they are the humans.
An added interesting layer are the documentary-style interviews with the questionable CAMB TV station. It breaks up the book and is well thought out, and it was intriguing to see issues from an outsider's POV.
I would highly recommend reading the first book in the series, but this can be picked up and read as is. This is an engaging and surprising read that brought out some emotion in me – sadness, rage, laughter, and surprise. Many things happen that you would not expect. It seems like no one can trust even their closest allies.
October 24, 2024
Konn Lavery always delivers and Book Two in the Ash Born series is no different. There is never a dull moment in this captivating story as you are immediately dropped into a world of creepy conspiracies, creatures and convicts. Join Lola Cabello on her journey of twists and deadly revenge- you will not be disappointed.
November 4, 2024
This is an intricate, and mind-blowing book
This book is unique in my experience! Almost none of the characters like each other. But sometimes they have to work together, even though they don't see each other's point of view.
I just have read these two books by this author, and I'm going to read all the rest of them!
This book is unique in my experience! Almost none of the characters like each other. But sometimes they have to work together, even though they don't see each other's point of view.
I just have read these two books by this author, and I'm going to read all the rest of them!
November 18, 2024
Konn never disappoints in his writing. It's like he has thought of every detail and loose thread, and then some. There is never a lose end somewhere that leaves questions.
He had me almost throwing my tablet this time. 10/10
He had me almost throwing my tablet this time. 10/10
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