In the heart-pounding fourth chapter, MacBryde and Grum face a labyrinth of mysteries surrounding a coveted book. In their pursuit of answers, a gruesome fate triggers a chain of events that reveals a newcomer with insights into MacBryde’s mystic abilities. Then there’s the enigmatic Callister, who adds another layer to the intrigue, as MacBryde and Grum find out he’s also after the elusive book, promising unforeseen twists.

In a society divided by class and an almost unlivable world, Athena grapples with forbidden love, unexpected pregnancy, and a chilling revelation: she’s been chosen for a journey beyond comprehension.

As she confronts betrayal and undergoes dehumanizing trials, Athena must summon courage she never knew she possessed. Prepare to be swept away on an odyssey of uncertainty in “Exile,” where the future is a blur against the backdrop of a world on the brink of collapse.

Posted: September 9, 2024
Date the newsletter went out: March 14, 2024