Beneath a Sun Deprived Sky

For fans of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and The Expanse comes a tale of love and resistance from a new, must-read novelist!"A gorgeous and electrifying salute to the power of empathy and friendship." -Carrie Jones, New York Times best-selling author of the NEED series"Sci-fi fans craving deep world-building and conflicted heroes will be hooked." -P. J. Hoover, award-winning author of The Hidden CodeOn a storm-battered world controlled by a ruthless mining guild, a maze of city-warrens sprawl outside colony walls, its inhabitants exploited for labor, but excluded from any support. A doctor fleeing her past. Phantom pain from the psychic gift her powerful family repressed drives Del Marks to pursue a calling as a charity doctor. Del brings crucial medical aid to a city warren, Balter's Den, but she learns that serving this community means sharing its very real dangers. Plagued by fears of failure in a system designed to produce just that, she finds comfort and reassurance with fellow outsider, Tam Lyn, an enigmatic stealth worker. Will their alliance be enough to shield Del from the forces uniting against her and Balter's Den? A spy with a deadly secret. Tam Lyn conceals his half-alien heritage to avoid brutal discrimination. Intrigued by Del's aura, Tam helps her, but finds himself dragged into her mission, imperiling his secret and challenging his self-imposed isolation. As warring gangs thrust Tam and Del into their power struggles, can he allow himself to love Del in the way that he wants and that she needs? Snag this brand-new epic featuring unforgettable characters, a thrilling ride through an exciting new world, and a beautiful love story that will make this book hard to put down!More praise for Beneath a Sun Deprived Sky: "An extraordinary literary debut, Lenore transports readers to a place that they will never forget and into a realm where even the most vulnerable individuals find strength in their humanity." -Amanda Moore, Book Reviewer and Author of Reflections and The Corner Man "The romance is tense, slow-burning, and never overshadows the gripping plot." -P. J. Hoover, award-winning author of The Hidden Code "The characters furiously bleed, love, and emerge on the page. Lenore is a rare talent." -Carrie Jones, New York Times best-selling author of the NEED series

About the Author :
Kara Lenore is an alumnus of the Viable Paradise Workshop. Beneath a Sun Deprived Sky is her first novel. Her short story "Climbing" appeared in the Mixed Bag of Tricks anthology under the name Kara Stockinger. Kara spent part of her youth living in Japan and earned a doctorate in Japanese studies, experiences which influence her work. She now resides in Austin, Texas, with her beloved husband and two children, working in the tech industry and escaping to science fiction worlds whenever possible. Join her mailing list at karalenore.com.

Review :
"A gorgeous and electrifying salute to the power of empathy and friendship. The characters furiously bleed, love, and emerge on the page. Lenore is a rare talent." -Carrie Jones, NYT best-selling and award-winning author of the NEED series."Kara Lenore delivers an immersive sci-fi tale in Beneath a Sun Deprived Sky, where a storm-ravaged world and an oppressive mining guild set the stage for a story of survival, sacrifice, and quiet rebellion. The world-building is stunning-every detail of the warren-like settlements and the stark divide between the privileged and the forgotten adds weight to the characters' struggles. Del Marks is a doctor running from her past, but she can't escape the harsh reality of Balter's Den, where helping others means putting herself in danger. Her drive to do what's right despite overwhelming odds makes her an instantly compelling protagonist. Meanwhile, Tam Lyn-half-alien, a master of shadows, and tangled in his own secrets-wants to keep his distance but finds himself drawn into Del's fight. Their romance is tense, slow-burning, and never overshadows the gripping plot, which is full of shifting alliances and ever-present danger. At its heart, Beneath a Sun Deprived Sky is about doing what's right, even when the cost is high. Del and Tam's struggle to break free, to protect each other, and to stand against forces greater than themselves makes this a riveting, emotional read. Sci-fi fans craving deep world-building and conflicted heroes will be hooked." --P. J. Hoover, award-winning author of The Hidden Code"Kara Lenore catapults readers into a world where notions of bravery and a longing for survival are only surpassed by lasting friendships and a love for a forgotten community. An extraordinary literary debut, Kara transports readers to a place that they will never forget and into a realm where even the most vulnerable individuals find strength in their humanity." -Amanda Moore, Book Reviewer and Author of Reflections and The Corner Man