4 stories
The Mercy of Gods
The planet Anjiin is invaded by a a powerful alien race calling itself the Carryx, and a group of researchers is taken prisoner.
The Walshes
Stories about a family of 5 daughters from suburban Dublin, each novel following one daughter. Watermelon - Claire, the eldest, returns to Dublin from London when her husband leaves her the day her daughter is born Rachel's Holiday - after an accidental overdose in NYC, third overlooked daughter Rachel returns to Dublin to enter rehab, even though she "knows she doesn't need it." Angels - Maggie, the "arselicker" second eldest, upends her sedate married life in Dublin to spend a month in Los Angeles with her friend. Is Anybody Out There? - Anna, dreamy and floaty fourth daughter, is back in Dublin from NYC with horrific injuries - coming to terms with what happened is like peeling an onion. Mystery of Mercy Close - Helen, wild child youngest, is a private investigator
The Dagger and the Coin (series)
Sir Geder Palliako is a mocked and unpopular minor knight in the Imperial Antean Army during the capture of the Free City of Vanai who becomes an accidental hero, leading him to the discovery of the Cult of the Spider Goddess and the priest, Basrahip. Cithrin bel Sarcour is the ward of the Medean Bank in Vanai who flees the invaded city entrusted with the bank's assets into the city of Carse. She falls in with a band of unlikely allies. Sir Dawson Kalliam is a noble member of the Antean Court and childhood friend of King Simeon who ends up knee-deep in court intrigue, along with his wife, Clara Annalise Kalliam. Captain Marcus Wester is a former war hero now a mercenary looking for other work for pay, but discovers a higher purpose. Master Kit is the master of a troop of actors performing in Vanai before the Antean Army appears. Kit and his troop join the caravan with Marcus Wester that leaves town prior to the siege.
Strong Poison
When novelist Harriet Vane is accused of murdering her former lover, Lord Peter Wimsey, gentleman detective, takes it upon himself to prove her innocence (and win her affections).
