Hunger and the Green: A Peridot Novella

by R J Theodore

Overview

This description and this book contain spoilers for the author's Peridot Shift series. It is recommended that you read FLOTSAM and SALVAGE first!

A gothic horror set in the world of Peridot, Mary Shelley's influence permeates this magic-infused tale of hubris, horror, and obsession.

Following the events of Peridot Shift Book Two, SALVAGE, a Yu'Nyun gas released on the trade winds is tearing people's  souls from them, leaving their bodies violent, anguished husks. Ada's brother, Elias, is one of many of the foul winds' victims.
Launching a desperate plan to bring him back, Ada hires a bounty hunter to procure an empty body for her brother's preserved quintessence. If Ada can re-bond Elias's soul to this new body, they can help the other citizens of Peridot who were similarly devastated.

But when the bounty hunter brings her a mermaid, one of Onaya Bone's soulless experiments, Ada's plan for redemption spirals into a hellish nightmare. The flesh-eating mermaid may not have a soul, but she won't allow Elias to have her body without a fight.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940163590063
Publisher:	Creative Jay
Publication date:	10/22/2019
Series:	Tales from Peridot
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	618 KB

About the Author

R J Theodore is hellbent on keeping herself busy. Seriously folks, if she has two spare minutes to rub together at the end of the day, she invents a new project with which to occupy them.

She enjoys design, illustration, video games (mostly spectating, for she is not as adept at them as she would prefer), reading, binging on media, napping with her cats, and cooking. She is passionate about art and coffee.

R J Theodore lives in New England with her family. She co-hosts The Hybrid Author Podcast and writes non-fiction as Rekka Jay.

Table of Contents

1. Ada receives a visit from Captain “Frankie” Vitnir

2. Ada’s visitors

3. Liara, Serit, and Yuna prove themselves competent help

4. The mermaid and the silk scarf

5. A body for Elias's soul

6. The mermaid builds an automaton

7. The nature of a mermaid

8. Desperate for help, Ada writes a letter

9. New hope, too late

10. Ada and Frankie concoct a plan

11. Bad news from the docks

12. Frankie and Ada run some errands

13. Zhook finds Ada's letter to Amos Ekinax

14. Awakening the Simula

15. The tattoo won't work

16. The new model Captain Vitnir

17. Battle for Fairwind

18. Her Brother’s Cause

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Also by R J Theodore

Editorial Reviews

Praise for HUNGER AND THE GREEN

“I’ve always said Fantasy didn’t have enough unethical surgery. Thank goodness for Dr. Theodore.” — John Wiswell, author of The Tentacle and You

“With swift, turn of the scalpel action and tension that kept me gasping for air, R J Theodore’s lush writing and wonderful characters really build a monster of a horror novella.” —Jordan Kurella, author of Jewel of the Vashwa

Praise for The Peridot Shift series

“Combining the best elements of steampunk and space opera, placed in a lavishly detailed and imagined world, FLOTSAM will hold you firmly till the final page.” —Cat Rambo, author of the Tabat series

“A powerfully imagined world which sucks you in, and a cast of characters that make the journey enjoyable.” —Alan Brenik, NetGalley Review

Praise for R J Theodore

“R J Theodore is a fresh voice who will soon be on your must-read list!” —Jennifer Foehner Wells, author of the Confluence series

“This author can paint a picture as vividly as if she had acrylics and a brush in hand and she isn’t afraid to use a cutting sense of humour.” —Tracey Stuart, Goodreads

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