Deep Hydra: Cover Reveal and Excerpt

With publication approaching, I'm very excited to announce that Deep Hydra will soon be available. Once again the talents of Michael Lam will be on display for the cover, and within you can find the conclusion to the Orion Spur series.

Cover art by Michael Lam

Michael Lam is a great artist. I invite you to check out his website at www.michaellamart.com.

Deep Hydra is the conclusion to the story that began with Blood Siren. Deep Hydra immediately follows the events of Eye of the Abyss, but you don't have to have read the previous books to get into this one (though it helps fill in the background). From the back cover:

Following the narrow escape from Zov, Nero Graves and his allies make their way back to the capital to complete their mission, but unknown to them, the political climate on Kosfanter has changed.

Cylus Keltan is on his way to seizing total power, but is his meteoric rise a result of Baroness Sophiathena's diabolical plans... or something even more sinister? And just what part is the Daedalus AI playing in all of this? Is it the protector of the Confederation, or the architect of its downfall?

The final conflict has arrived and the answers lie within a place no human eyes have ever seen...

Deep Hydra.

Below is an excerpt from Deep Hydra. Enjoy! And remember to watch this blog for further announcements! Deep Hydra should be available on or around March 5th (I'll do my best).


From the upcoming 2019 sci-fi novel, Deep Hydra, by Michael Formichelli:

“Of course,” Baroness Cronus said, “there are some loose ends to tie up.”

“What do you mean?”

“Should Zalor discard Cylus he will still have support. His personal tragedy and recent events may draw some of the others to him. It might be enough to interfere in your reelection plans, especially if my mother and aunt get involved.”

“Of course they’ll be involved,” Dorsky said. “What do you have in mind?”

“My mother and aunt are sympathetic figures in their own right, and many of the barons feel guilty about not supporting Mitsugawa Yoji’s motion after his death. No doubt the Cronus sisters could pull more of them to Cylus’ cause. Without them, his chances of going the distance alone are…” She raised her eyebrows and inclined her head to the side.

“I see.” Dorsky frowned in concentration. “Don’t think for a moment I don’t see you angling to bring IntelSys into your hands.”

“I only want what is best for the Confederation, and for you.”

Dorsky snorted.

“It’s a good plan,” Baroness Vargas said. “He’s close to them?”

“Cylus? Yes.” Sophi nodded.

“Then it’s a very good plan,” Vargas said.

“More murder? This is not the way,” Baron Xitar buzzed. “We don’t need to do this.”

“Don’t go getting a guilty conscience now, Baron.” Dorsky licked his lips. “We need to take drastic action. If Baron Keltan is distracted by the Cronus’ deaths—”

“He’ll be devastated,” Baroness Cronus said.

Bitch, she’ll even betray her own family, Cygni thought.
Across the room, Giselle crossed her arms and tapped her elbows.

Deep Hydra will soon be available here.