The Staves of Warrant Series by Morgen Rich

Even pacifists have their limits.Being a partner in genocide is unimaginable for a peaceful, inept shape shifter like Grainne. But when her husband Slyxx holds her medieval homeland hostage for a seemingly worthless ransom she doesn't have, the inconceivable happens. Despite growing despair, Grainne can't let go of believing that survivors do exist, and it's up to her to find them... moreEven pacifists have their limits.Being a partner in genocide is unimaginable for a peaceful, inept shape shifter like Grainne. But when her husband Slyxx holds her medieval homeland hostage for a seemingly worthless ransom she doesn't have, the inconceivable happens. Despite growing despair, Grainne can't let go of believing that survivors do exist, and it's up to her to find them. When she detects an error in translation of a set of mysterious scrolls penned by a missing order of priestesses, she resolves to find the women she believes can lead her to survivors.What Grainne doesn't realize is that she already knows the missing priestesses, and some of them are working to stop her from uncovering a secret alliance threatening her world. Even worse, the key to saving her world is inside of her, and someone will stop at nothing to have it. Grainne is about to learn just how naïve she really is when she discovers the stars aren't what she thought they were . . . and neither is she. less

Gráinne’s search for survivors begins in earnest, but she and her companions don’t even make it to their first stop before their freedom is jeopardized. To make matters worse, they’ve landed in a place filled with corruption, subterfuge, and danger, but none of the survivors they’d hoped to find. Despite their best laid plans, the trio isn’t prepared for what they do find... moreGráinne’s search for survivors begins in earnest, but she and her companions don’t even make it to their first stop before their freedom is jeopardized. To make matters worse, they’ve landed in a place filled with corruption, subterfuge, and danger, but none of the survivors they’d hoped to find. Despite their best laid plans, the trio isn’t prepared for what they do find. Her journey will take her underground in more ways than one, and Gráinne will have to decide between the only security she has and someone else’s freedom. Seeking is Part 2 of 4 in Incorrigible: Secrets Past & Present, Book One of an epic science fantasy set in the Shifting Worlds Universe. ***IMPORTANT. Please read: The Shifting Worlds Universe is the setting for a serial story. Please be aware that "serial" means some parts are just that: parts. They are meant to be read in sequence, and they do contain some cliffhangers. That's why the parts are being published in rapid succession. I don't want readers to have to wait overly long to find out what happens. For those who don't enjoy serial publications, there is another option. Readers who would rather read each book as a complete volume will be able to buy each novel (all parts in one book) before the subsequent book's first part is published. That way, they'll have time to catch up before the story continues. less