Fey Matter Series by Craig Comer

The year is 1882 Scotland, and the auld alliance betwixt king and fey has long been forgotten. Men of science, backed by barons of industry, push the boundaries of technology. When Sir Walter Conrad discovers a new energy source, one that could topple nations and revolutionize society, the race to dominate its ownership begins. But the excavation and use of this energy source will have dire consequences for both humans and fey. For an ancient enemy stirs, awakened by Sir Walter's discovery... moreThe year is 1882 Scotland, and the auld alliance betwixt king and fey has long been forgotten. Men of science, backed by barons of industry, push the boundaries of technology. When Sir Walter Conrad discovers a new energy source, one that could topple nations and revolutionize society, the race to dominate its ownership begins. But the excavation and use of this energy source will have dire consequences for both humans and fey. For an ancient enemy stirs, awakened by Sir Walter's discovery.Outcast half-fey Effie of Glen Coe is the Empire's only hope at averting the oncoming disaster. Effie finds herself embroiled in the conflict, investigating the eldritch evil spreading throughout the Highlands. As she struggles against the greed of mighty lords and to escape the clutches of the queen's minions, her comfortable world is shattered. Racing to thwart the growing menace, she realizes the only thing that can save them all is a truce no one wants. less

With heinous cults and unruly mobs all around, Effie--descendant of the Seily Court--must become something more than herself lest Scotland fall into devastation.Thrust into the public eye as the "Green Lady," Effie of Glen Coe has become a living legend, the fey woman who saved Scotland from devastation. But to some, she's a threat to human existence and a traitor to fey-kind... moreWith heinous cults and unruly mobs all around, Effie--descendant of the Seily Court--must become something more than herself lest Scotland fall into devastation.Thrust into the public eye as the "Green Lady," Effie of Glen Coe has become a living legend, the fey woman who saved Scotland from devastation. But to some, she's a threat to human existence and a traitor to fey-kind.Determined more than ever to forge a peace between fey and humans, Effie finds herself navigating a realm increasingly divided. The lords of London have other plans, and once again Effie is pulled into a quagmire of politics and greed. She must stand against plots to remove her kind from the shores of the empire and madmen who murder fey without regard.Even worse, heinous cults have arisen, enthralled by an unseen enemy. With violent thugs and unruly mobs all around, wits and courage are not enough. Effie must become something more than herself, an Oak Seer, a fey mantle long lost. But can she survive long enough to claim it?"Comer weaves a riveting tale of intrigue, magic, and romance in a steampunk-flavored Scotland packed with evil creatures, scheming politicians, and vicious bigots. But the real highlight of OAK SEER is its heroine. Effie of Glen Coe is one feisty freedom fighter!" - Wendy N. Wagner, Hugo Award Winner and Author of Pathfinder------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AUTHOR INTERVIEWQ: Why do you write?A: I've always had an active mind and a passion for creating my own puzzles. Story and character spring from this dynamic, and I'm constantly wondering how different people would deal with different situations or, ultimately, with each other when thrust into those situations. I was writing scenes and snippets of stories from a young age, before I even realized I could be an author. And now I get the joy of finding new, amazing readers who want to share in the experience!Q: What do you write?A: I tend to write character and idea first, before considering genre. My current series, A Fey Matter, is set in 19th century Scotland but with fey races and other mythological beasts fighting for their place in society. I've published literary short stories and epic fantasy, and am currently writing the first novel of a cozy murder mystery series. I love world building, whether it's flushing out a very recognizable modern San Diego or a far off realm full of waring gods and soulless vagabonds.A FEY MATTERTHE LAIRD OF DUNCAIRN (book 1) OAK SEER (book 2) Q: Why should readers pick up your book?A: OAK SEER picks up where THE LAIRD OF DUNCAIRN left off, with half-fey Effie now the figurehead of a movement to dismantle centuries of institutional prejudice. There is action and mystery aplenty, with nefarious alchemical plots, dashing knaves, and militant gnomes. But at its heart it's about a young woman holding true to herself while the world around her unravels. I think readers can identify with this--the strength it takes to stand one's ground and the desperate hope for a stable happiness.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to scroll up and hit that BUY NOW button to jump into a world of adventure, fantasy, and of course, fey! less

With a treaty to bring peace to the Scottish fey hanging in the balance, Effie of Glen Coe must claim her place as the heart of the Seily Court, if she is to defeat the dark madness of the Barrow Witch.The treaty that will bring peace to the fey of Scotland is within Effie of Glen Coe’s grasp. Yet the lords of London will not consent to such an accord until the madness spreading across the empire is halted, and its source destroyed... moreWith a treaty to bring peace to the Scottish fey hanging in the balance, Effie of Glen Coe must claim her place as the heart of the Seily Court, if she is to defeat the dark madness of the Barrow Witch.The treaty that will bring peace to the fey of Scotland is within Effie of Glen Coe’s grasp. Yet the lords of London will not consent to such an accord until the madness spreading across the empire is halted, and its source destroyed.As Effie and her allies hunt for the ancient being known as the Barrow Witch, they uncover her sinister plot. The Barrow Witch has found an alchemic means to transform fey into devilish creatures bent on her will. Using these marauding bands, she seeks to enslave not only the empire, but all of fey kind.Effie’s fight takes her from haunted cities to ruined castles, but it is not until Caledon, Steward of the Seily Court, is captured that she must finally confront her own self-doubts, and the legacy of her family’s treacherous past. For only by accepting she has become the very heart of the Scottish fey, can she learn to unravel the schemes of their enemy and rally the empires of man and fey toward an ultimate confrontation with the Barrow Witch. less