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The Helm of Midnight

The Five Penalties #1 / 3 ✓
by Marina J. Lostetter
The Helm of Midnight (The Five Penalties #1) by Marina J. Lostetter
★ 7.00 / 1
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A legendary serial killer stalks the streets of a fantastical city in the stunning first novel in a new trilogy from acclaimed author Marina Lostetter.

In a daring and deadly heist thieves have made away with an artifact of terrible power ― the death mask of Louis Charbon. Made by a master craftsman, it is imbued with the spirit of a monster from history, a serial murderer who terrorized the city with a wake of gruesome murders.

Now Charbon is loose once more, killing from beyond the grave. But these murders are different from before, not simply random but the work of a deliberate mind probing for answers to a sinister question.

It is up to Krona Hirvath and her fellow Regulators to enter the mind of madness to stop this insatiable killer while facing the terrible truths left in his wake.

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Release date: April 13, 2021

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Marina J. Lostetter

Marina J. Lostetter's writing pulls readers into expansive worlds where the boundaries of identity and discovery stretch far beyond what is known. With a flair for blending science fiction and fantasy, she crafts narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are thrilling. Whether exploring the isolation of space in her Noumenon trilogy or the dark, intricate layers of a magical realm in The Five Penalties series, Lostetter's storytelling invites readers to confront complex questions about humanity, purpose, and power.

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Originally from Oregon, Marina now calls Arkansas home, where she lives with her husband, Alex. Her path to becoming a celebrated author wasn’t a straight line, but rather a journey marked by the kind of adventures and curiosity that fuel her writing. Before her novels, she won the prestigious Writers of the Future Award, a significant milestone that launched her into the world of speculative fiction. Her short stories, featured in top-tier publications like Lightspeed and InterGalactic Medicine Show, earned her recognition for her ability to seamlessly blend speculative elements with deeply human experiences.

Her debut science fiction series, Noumenon, explored the far-reaching consequences of interstellar travel and the quest for self-understanding, and her more recent work in The Five Penalties series, starting with The Helm of Midnight, delves into dark fantasy and horror, set against a richly constructed world where magic intertwines with intrigue and mystery. The second book in the series, The Cage of Dark Hours, continues to unravel layers of complexity, while The Teeth of Dawn promises to deliver a stunning conclusion to the saga.

Outside of writing, Marina enjoys globetrotting, indulging in board games, and immersing herself in all things art-related—activities that no doubt inspire the vivid worlds she creates. Her ability to weave philosophical musings into genre fiction gives her works an undeniable depth, ensuring they linger long after the last page is turned.

Marina J. Lostetter continues to carve a unique space in speculative fiction, where her combination of rich world-building, atmospheric tension, and poignant character studies make her a rising star in the genre.

The Five Penalties

Trilogy.

The Five Penalties consists of three books and considered as a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Helm of Midnight (The Five Penalties #1)
★ 7.00 / 1
The Cage of Dark Hours (The Five Penalties #2)
⧗ 9.50 / 2
The Teeth of Dawn (The Five Penalties #3)
⧗ 9.34 / 3


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