Zoe Cannon
A band of outcast mercenaries bonded by more than their thirst for battle and gold. A monstrous curse of transformation that reveals a soldier’s true self. A woman chosen as a lover by the great hero of prophecy... until she meets his captivating enemy, the villainous Usurper Queen.Queer characters have often been cast as the villains, the monsters, the tragic figures--but never on their own terms. But not everyone wants to be a hero. The characters of these six dark fantasy stories choose to take the role of outcast, rebel, even monster.And this time, they plan to win.This collection contains the following short stories:The Land of the LivingBonds of BloodMonstrous FleshMortal WeaknessThe Life in the Void and the Spaces BetweenA Traitor’s Heart