Adam's world-weary stoicism brings Detective Lynx Wu to life, while Cass Parrish delivers Sutyu Lam's sultry sass to perfection.
The moment when Sutyu flies with bottled magic
Lynx & Fox: Got a Twenty?
Meet the villain: Sutyu negotiates with Artemis
Lynx & Fox: Let Me Be
"The worldbuilding is absolutely incredible. Sutyu steals the show, and her relationship with Lynx is the chef's kiss—filled with tension, wit, and just the right amount of romance."
"Kayan spins the plot around her fingers like she’s playing cat’s cradle. Her pacing, when not blood-pounding, is interspersed with quiet, tender moments that, likewise, take away one’s breath. Characters are deep, flawed, redeemable, and motivated properly. They do the things they do because they care— even the villains."
"A refreshing blend of cyberpunk and magic with morally complex characters. A must-read for fans of dystopian fantasy and crime thrillers."
"Sutyu is a badass woman with a questionable past, but she is undeniably likeable anyway."
"Futuristic London feels brilliantly real—like a glimpse into a future yet to come. I wish I could visit for a weekend."
Future London. There’s a killer on the loose with the Midas touch, hellbent on turning every cop into gold. Fox Wu can see the future—and he knows his brother, Detective Lynx, is the next victim. Only problem? Lynx doesn’t believe him. Fox’s visions are fickle at best, and besides, what’s Lynx supposed to do? Putting himself in danger sleuthing Midas is just part of the job.
Chasing the clues, Lynx finds out Midas wants revenge, and there’s a key witness who’s the answer to it all. But Fox has another vision, where the witness is covered in blood. Fox would do anything to prove his worth and protect the witness—absolutely out of the question, according to Lynx.
Tensions between the brothers are boiling over. Lynx might be the last good cop in London but Fox is willing to bet he could do Lynx’s job. It’s detective vs amateur sleuth. While the brothers are divided, the killer is closing in, and Fox is right about one thing: Lynx is the next golden target.
Future London: Detective Lynx Wu may have rare restoration magic, but even he can’t restore what was lost—his brother, snatched during a freak attack. Caught fleeing the scene is Lynx’s arch-nemesis, the Magic Thief. Who is she? How is she involved? Lynx only has one clue: her signature masquerade mask.
Magic Thief Sutyu Lam could have told him who did it. She’s friends with Lynx’s brother and wants him back as much as Lynx does. Instead, Sutyu takes matters into her own hands by accepting a risky deal from the kidnapper: steal Lynx’s rare magic in exchange for his brother’s safety. Stealing is her bread and butter, and seducing the handsome Lynx isn’t a bad gig.
But the masks are slipping. As Lynx gets closer to revealing the Magic Thief’s identity, his affection for Sutyu grows. She could be the key to getting his brother back, but trusting her is akin to trusting a viper not to bite.
Lynx must choose and fast: ally himself with the Magic Thief and get his brother back together, or go it alone like he always does—and risk losing everything.
When a fake ransom note sends Lynx on a wild chase through London on New Year’s Eve, every clue leads him closer to the one person he can never catch—and can’t seem to let go.
Note: this is a short story.
Iris is a mum of 2 living in Prague, Czech Republic. She has always loved crime fiction and thrillers, and find magic irresistible, so it seems natural to combine the two into her Detective Lynx Wu series featuring a British Chinese detective. She is a foodie, and before she wanted to be a writer, she once wanted to be an artist. She now makes her own art for her books (mostly because she has no money) and dabbles in origami.
