The Viper and the Urchin Series

An assassin with a fear of blood. A mouthy street girl. They can’t seriously be the city’s only hope? Being Damsport’s most elegant assassin is hard work. There are devilish poisons to concoct, secret identities to maintain…and tailoring to consider. But most importantly Longinus must keep his fear of blood a secret or his reputation will be ruined. When Rory discovers Longinus’s blood phobia, she makes him a deal. Train her, and she won’t ruin his reputation. What she doesn’t expect is that her new master has more eccentricities than a stray dog has fleas. And that in aligning herself with him, she now finds herself in the crosshairs of another, far more dangerous assassin. Now, not only does Rory have to keep herself and Longinus alive, she has to stop a conspiracy that threatens to bring the city to its knees. An impossible task? It's even harder with Longinus under the delusion that he’s the hero of the story. That would be funny, if it didn't make Rory want to throttle him. Do you like strong heroines, quirky characters, and unlikely friendships? Are you a fan of richly imagined worlds and snappy dialogue that's full of banter? Then you’ll love the Bloodless Assassin. Scroll up and get it now. “I AM FLAILING, THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!” - Emily Wrayburn, Goodreads “This book had me smiling throughout, laughing out loud at times but most importantly itching to read the next page." - Rebecca England, Goodreads "Rory and Longinius are amazingly lovable, though super quirky characters." - Jane Firebaugh, Goodreads "I have just met a new favourite author with a new set of favourite characters! I just loved this fun story with its quirky characters." - Gwynn White, Goodreads

An old friend drained of his blood. A shortage of black silk. Rory and Longinus face their greatest crisis yet. Longinus is besides himself. Someone has bought all the black silk in Damsport, so he has to make do with grey. Unacceptable, given that an assassin in grey is as ridiculous as a bulldog in culottes. Conspiracies don’t get more dire than this. Of course, there’s also the fact that Rory’s oldest friend has been found drained of his blood. And that clues seem to indicate that Myran has returned just as an important diplomat visits Damsport. Those clues take Rory and Longinus to a new brothel in town called the Black Orchid. That it’s decked in black silk proves that something nefarious is going on. That its clientele tends to disappear is mere confirmation of that fact. What is going on behind the brothel’s gilded doors? And more importantly, can Longinus get to their supply of silk? Dive into a captivating and fun adventure packed with quirky characters and snappy banter. Scroll back up and buy The Black Orchid now!   “I absolutely adore this world, these characters, and the exciting stories that Ms Jeanjean weaves in this series. I devoured this one over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it.” – Kate Sparkes, Goodreads. “It’s awesome, go read it.” – Sara Snider, Goodreads. “Overall, I honestly can’t recommend this series enough! Get to it!” Emily Wrayburn, Goodreads.

Revolution in the streets. A deadly weapon stolen. A wardrobe too wide to fit up the stairs. All is most definitely not well back in Damsport… Cruikshank has created a deadly new weapon, but someone breaks into her workshop, steals the design, and leaves her for dead. Time for Rory and Longinus to roll up their sleeves again. But it doesn’t take long for them to be completely out of their depth. They find themselves facing a creepy doll maker, chaos in the streets, and a powerful man seeking to overthrow the Old Girl. In short, another sinister plot seeking to bring Damsport to its knees. Once again, Rory and Longinus find themselves the city’s last line of defence. Damsport really needs to invest in better defences.  Get The Doll Maker now. “I pretty much read this book in one sitting” – Emily Wrayburn, Goodreads. “Reentering the world of Damsport with Longinus and Rory is more like slipping on your favorite summer dress.” – Jessie Stevens, Goodreads. “Vivid World, Fun Mystery A Great Addition to the series.” – Juneta Key, Goodreads.

A complicated mission. A team of misfits that just don’t get along. What could possibly go wrong? The team: A skinny pickpocket with dreadlocks and a big attitude. A foppish assassin with a fear of blood An elite fighter, master of the sardonic raised eyebrow. A smuggler with a drinking problem and a propensity for brawling. And a no-nonsense, heavily tattooed machinist, trying to keep them all in line. The mission: Free a Damsian inventor kept prisoner in the distant city of Azyr. Spark a rebellion to remove the half-mad tyrant ruling the place, and while they’re at it, end slavery in Azyr. And do it all without getting killed, shackled into slavery, or arguing. The latter is proving most problematic. This latest instalment of The Viper and the Urchin series will make you have fun. Lots of fun. Scroll back up to buy it now. “Like a story from the Arabian Nights the vision of Palanquins and mechanised elephants, with richly dressed people served by slaves, is beautifully described, as is the horrific scene in the bloodstained arena. This is a thrilling, frightening adventure.” – Elizabeth Lloyd, Goodreads “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to readers looking for a fantasy quest with complex characters, a fantastically imagined world, a quirky team, and plenty of humor.” – Barb Taub,  Goodreads “So much intrigue, so much action, so much danger. So much fun!” – Riley, Goodreads

A city of snow and wind. A logistical nightmare when running a mission… …or an opportunity to explore new sartorial delights? Rory has faced many challenges in her time, but none quite so frustrating as mastering the art of walking in a corset and bustle. She has to pass herself off as a wealthy heiress to infiltrate the House of Bel, a mysterious and highly exclusive club for Airnian high society, and of course her true identity must remain hidden at all costs. Luckily, Longinus is on hand to advise—that is, when he’s not busy discovering the giddy delights of winter outerwear and investigating the mystery of what happened to his family. But they soon become aware of a mysterious presence—someone paying disturbingly close attention to their every move. Who or what is the White Hornet? What is the link to Longinus’s family?   And will Rory and the gang be able to infiltrate the House of Bel before the White Hornet uncovers their true identities? Scroll up and get The White Hornet now Please note: this book ends on a cliffhanger ending, but the next book is already out so you can read it right away. “Loved it! What a plot twist at the end, too!” – Marie Reed, Goodreads “Wow. Just as compelling as the previous books. Can not wait to read the next one. The suspense is killing me.” – Beth Norton, Goodreads. “Intensely satisfying read” – Matthew, Goodreads

They  made it into the palace… …But will they be able to escape from it? In the shadowy world of the Airnian court, nothing is more important than knowing who to trust. And nothing is harder to determine. Rory and the gang need to make alliances if they’re to succeed in their mission, but their attempts are met with intrigue and betrayal. And all the while, the White Hornet is watching, waiting for an opportunity to make them disappear. Longinus, meanwhile, continues with his quest to discover what happened to his family. His search for answers will take him deep within the palace, and deep within its secrets, until he is faced with a horrific choice. Can Rory and the gang save him from a fate worse than death? Get The Shadow Palace to find out. “Excellent book and entire series. Five is not nearly enough stars” – Jane Firebaugh, Goodreads. “Ever since reading the first book, the Bloodless Assassin, I have been caught up in the crazy, fast paced adventures of The Viper and the Urchin! This book does not disappoint.” - Kristin Gregozeski, Goodreads. “In short, it's another wonderful piece of pure entertainment that's simply fun to read.” LJ, Goodreads.

Adelma is out of action Longinus is going on a blind date And the Varanguards are suspended Things are taking a turn for the disturbing in Damsport. Rory and Longinus have their hands full. Adelma is in a bad way, and it will take a lot of work to bring her back to herself. On top of which, Longinus has to prepare for a blind date. The premium matchmaking service he joined assures him that she’s his soulmate. The pressure in selecting the right outfit is, therefore, immense. Distracted and occupied, it takes Rory and Longinus a while to realise that a number of worrying changes are slowly happening in Damsport. On top of which the Marchioness refuses to see anyone, and Lady Martha is nowhere to be found. What is happening in the Mansion? And who or what is behind the odd changes taking place in the city? Rory and Longinus are about to face some challenging times—and not just because Longinus is determined to make avocado shirts the next hot fashion item. Read The Veiled War now to escape into another fun adventure.

An impossible smuggling route A smuggler who won’t quit Will Adelma’s stubbornness bring her success or ruin her life? Adelma has one dream: to set herself up as a smuggler. But as the daughter of a fisherman, that’s easier said than done. As she slowly starts to network in the smuggling world, she comes across a man who loudly mocks her looks. What’s a self-respecting wannabe smuggler to do? Punch his lights out, of course. Preferably in front of an audience—adding humiliation to injury. But the man turns out to be far more powerful than she realised, successfully ensuring no one in the smuggling world will give her work. With no options left, Adelma turns to one of the most dangerous people in Damsport. No one knows where The Widow comes from, whether she’s truly a widow, or how she came to operate Damsport’s largest criminal network. The one thing everyone knows? You don’t mess with the Widow, and if you work for her, you better make damn sure you’re successful. The consequences of failure don’t bear thinking about. Except that Adelma’s first smuggling job is going to be a route that no seasoned smuggler has ever survived. That’s enough of a challenge, but it’ll be even harder with someone after her, determined to make sure she fails.   Adelma’s too stubborn to quit, but will she be able to pull off the impossible, or will she ruin her life in the process? Read The Opium Smuggler now to find out. “Action packed fun” – Kristin Gregozeski, Goodreads “From hair raising smuggling schemes to wild revenge plots to watching her finally dare to trust someone besides herself and her father, Adelma's story takes us on a wild and fun ride.” – Jane Firebaugh, Goodreads. “This is escapism at its most delightful.” – Nicole Shelby, Goodreads.

While Damsport is facing civil war, Longinus cuts Rory’s hair… Don’t miss the final instalment in The Viper and the Urchin series! The Rising Rooks, the Rookery rebels, are mounting an attack against Garrata that they hope will destabilise her enough to weaken her grip on Damsport. But not only does the mission fail, its failure causes a rift between the Rising Rooks and the rest of Damsport.  Rory and Longinus find themselves retreating to the Rookery without support from the rest of the city and without resources. They’ll have to use all their ingenuity and inimitable style to somehow get to Garrata. Whether it’s cutting Rory’s hair, robbing a post office, or creating dastardly poisons, Rory and Longinus fight with everything they’ve got. Will they succeed, or will they fail to free Damsport? If they go down, at least they’ll be going down in style… Grab the final adventure in Rory and Longinus’s saga. The Rising Rooks is book 9 in a complete 9 book steampunk fantasy series. Other books in the series: #1 The Bloodless Assassin #2 The Black Orchid #3 The Slave City #4 The Doll Maker #5 The White Hornet #6 The Shadow Palace #7 The Opium Smuggler #8 The Veiled War #9 The Rising Rooks

Revolution in the streets. A deadly weapon stolen. A wardrobe too wide to fit up the stairs. All is most definitely not well… As they attempt to get to the bottom of it all, Rory, Longinus, and the gang set off a chain of events that ensures life will never be the same again. And not just because Rory and Longinus attempt to move into a new house as roommates. There may a few arguments… Join the gang for over 1000 pages full of banter, rich settings, and of course, quirky misfits. >> Book 4 – The Doll Maker: You might be tempted to discount the grubby little toyshop. But wait, look at the mechanical dolls, see how their beetle-black eyes follow you as you move. Take the time to talk to the creepy doll maker skulking in the shadows at the back. Beneath the dust and the eccentricities, there are secrets to be uncovered… >> Book 5 – The White Hornet: Discover the icy city of Bel Stadd, capital of the Airnian Empire. To try and get into the palace, you’ll infiltrate the House of Bel, a decadent, exclusive club for Airnian high society. Take your time. This labyrinth of rooms caters to every possible vice. But be warned that all is permitted in the House of Bel, and if you don’t know the rules, you could end up playing a very dangerous game… >>Book 6 –The Shadow Palace: Step into the shadowy world of the Airnian court, which is as rotten as it is luxurious. Courtiers might seem lavishly dressed from a distance, but the flowers and fruits decorating their complex wigs are slowly decomposing, and their obscenely expensive clothes are old and stained. They grasp and scheme, as dangerous as a nest of vipers. They might seem dangerous, until you realise that the real danger is what lurks beneath the ground, in the palace’s bowels. Come and escape into the wondrous world of The Viper and the Urchin series—scroll back up to grab the boxset now!

Fancy hanging out with some quirky misfits in a world that’s like a mix of Victorian London and South East Asia? Think of it as tropical steampunk! The gang’s made up of: - A skinny pickpocket with dreadlocks, a cheeky grin, and a smart mouth - A foppish assassin with a fear of blood - A handsome, elite fighter, master of the sardonic raised eyebrow - A smuggler with a drinking problem and a propensity for brawling - And a no-nonsense, heavily tattooed female machinist, trying to keep them all in line Can they complete their missions without getting caught, killed, and without arguing? The latter is by far the most problematic…. Join the gang with this boxset from The Viper and the Urchin series which includes 3 steampunk capers. Over 900 pages full of quirky characters, humour, and adventure. >> Book 1 – The Bloodless Assassin: Ride on a mechanical, steam-powered spider along the rooftops, prowl through cutthroat infested, crookback lanes, and enjoy the decadence of Damsport’s steam baths…until a dead alchemist appears in the baths. >> Book 2 – The Black Orchid: Discover the luxurious debauchery of a mysterious black and gold brothel where wine and silk flow like water… and where the clientele has a tendency to disappear. >>Book 3 – The Slave City: Arabian nights with mechanized elephants. In the centre of the city of Azyr is an arena with bloodstained sand, and over it all looms a gleaming white marble palace housing a mad tyrant… If you’re ready to escape into the wondrous and whacky world of The Viper and the Urchin series, scroll back up to grab the boxset now!