Hillary Monahan
Hillary Monahan is [author_link_8970] is also an international woman of mystery. Holed up in Massachusetts with three smelly basset hounds, she writes funny, creepy things for fun and profit.
Tanis Barlas is, in no particular order, a daughter of Lamia, a
snake-woman, a killer and a hunter, collecting men to mate with her
mother and continue the precious line. She hates it, like she hates her
messed-up family and everything that goes with it.
And now
Lamia’s favourite daughter has gone missing, and Tanis is sent into
enemy territory – the snake-haired gorgons, whose turf starts at the
edge of the swamp – to find her, starting a chain of events that will
change every part of her life.
“Ultra-twisted.” – Charlie Jane Anders on Unclean Spirits
“A high-octane thriller, rife with mythology and god-killing. Highly recommended.” – The Raggedy Author on Mythbreaker
“The hero’s profanity-laced, snarky, deeply loving, yet antagonistic relationship with her mother is delightful.” – Kirkus Reviews on The Awesome
“Monahan does a brilliant job of racheting up tension and keeping the stakes high throughout the novel.” – The Book Smugglers on Mary: The Summoning