Books in series
#1
Blood Magic
2007
Her sister was murdered, and Kirin hungers for revenge. Using the power of her "blood magic," the young necromancer creates grotesque and inhumanly strong creatures by calling men's souls back into their dead bodies. These "sweetlings," as she calls them, are utterly devoted to her, and Kirin cherishes them as if they were her own children. But while fighting a bloody war against a relentless enemy, she meets Lia Cho, a beautiful and gentle woman who can call the power of storms... and soon, Kirin learns that there is more to life than pain and vengeance.
#2
Nights Of Sin
2008
The besieged Imperial City lies inside the massive wall of the Armitage; outside, the attacking Mor have laid waste to most of the land. The Imperial Court seems unaware of their peril, but Kirin and Lia—who have barely survived the Mor and made their way to the City—know the danger all too well! When Kirin discovers a necromancer who seems to possess her power over blood, she hopes he can help her understand her strange magic. Meanwhile, the deadly Mor are assaulting the walls of the city that shelters them.
Author
Matthew Cook
Author · 3 books
Matthew Cook is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he specialized in printmaking, photography and ceramics. Matt's first Kirin novel, Blood Magic, was released in September 2007 from Juno Books. The sequel, Nights of Sin, was released in August of 2008. Both Blood Magic and Nights of Sin have been nominated for the 2009 Gaylactic Spectrum Award. Matt lives and works in Columbus, Ohio, where he shares his home with the love of his life, Amy, Grayson, his wild-haired son, a talking African Gray parrot, Zoe (the Scardiest Cat In The World), three Mini Coopers, numerous computers and countless books.
