Driftwood Orphans

Tenny was a prodigal daughter, leader of the Thorn Orphans, and city shaman before being betrayed and left for dead. Four years later, she returns to Driftwood City to find a world where the Thorn Orphans have won, but all that progress is tethered to the heartbeat of the friend who ordered her death. She must choose between her city and her vengeance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Before she was betrayed and left for dead, Tenny was a multifaceted individual: the prodigal daughter of the Driftwood City underworld, the leader of the Thorn Orphans, a gang fighting for a better tomorrow, and the city shaman, capable of bending her home's boroughs to her will. However, that was all before. Four years later, Tenny finds herself an exile, sleepwalking through life and waiting to die. But a chance encounter sets her on a bloody path back to the life she had left behind. Friendless and powerless, she returns to Driftwood City, only to discover a world where the Thorn Orphans have finally achieved their goal of a better tomorrow. This progress is tethered to the heartbeat of the friend who ordered her death. Her city. Or her vengeance. It is an impossible choice. But if Tenny wants to survive, she must make a decision.

A meditation on friendship, greed, and the uneasy intersection between justice and vengeance, this standalone fantasy offers a magical twist on pulpy revenge sagas like JOHN WICK and KILL BILL. The story follows Tenny, a prodigal daughter of the Driftwood City underworld, as she navigates the aftermath of betrayal and abandonment. She leads the Thorn Orphans, a gang fighting for a better tomorrow, and possesses the ability to manipulate the boroughs of her home city. However, everything changes when she is betrayed and left for dead. Four years later, Tenny finds herself an exile, sleepwalking through life and waiting to die. But a chance encounter sets her on a bloody path back to the life she had left behind.

Upon her return to Driftwood City, Tenny discovers a world that has undergone significant change. The Thorn Orphans have finally achieved their goal of a better tomorrow, and the city is in a state of upheaval. The progress that the gang has made is tethered to the heartbeat of the friend who ordered Tenny's death. Tenny must now face the impossible choice between her city and her vengeance.

As she delves deeper into the world of the Thorn Orphans, Tenny learns about their struggles and sacrifices to achieve their goals. She witnesses firsthand the impact that their actions have on the city and the people who live there. She also begins to understand the complexities of her own relationship with Cole, the runaway rich boy with powers similar to hers.

Tenny's journey is a meditation on the nature of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of our actions. It explores the themes of justice and vengeance, asking questions about the line between right and wrong and the price we pay for seeking revenge. The story is filled with intense action, suspense, and emotional moments, as Tenny battles her inner demons and confronts the forces that have shaped her life.

In the end, Tenny must make a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for herself and the world around her. She must choose between her city and her vengeance, knowing that both paths will lead her down a dangerous and uncertain path. The story leaves the reader with a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, as Tenny's future remains uncertain.

Overall, "The Thorn Orphans" is a powerful and thought-provoking standalone fantasy that offers a unique perspective on the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice. It is a must-read for fans of fantasy and revenge sagas alike, as it explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 412 x 204 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473229068