The Courier

by H. L. Moore

Part of the Tales from the Jovian Empire series:

Ship of Fools
The Courier

The job seemed simple enough: collect the package and deliver it to Europa within two days' time, no questions asked. If only the client hadn't lied about there being no catch...

A tale from the Jovian Empire.

Published: August 10, 2021
Genres:

Sci Fi, Sci Fi - LGBTQ+, Sci Fi - Near Future

Tags:

author - australian, format - kindle, format - novellette <15k, format - self published, format - short stories, format - short story <15K, identity - non-binary

Word Count: 10,000
Setting: Galilean Moons
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters
Word Count: 10,000
Setting: Galilean Moons
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters

About the Author

H. L. Moore is an Australian writer of LGBT+ science fiction and fantasy stories. She is the author of the Death’s Embrace fantasy series and the Tales from the Jovian Empire sci-fi novella series. She has been published four times in the Stringybark Short Stories Award.

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Summary: In a post-apocalyptic world where tyranny and medieval torture reign supreme and witch burnings are an everyday occurrence, a top Witchfinder must confront the very Church he serves when he learns of its dark past and twisted plans for the future. The Church of the Deiparous rules with an iron fist and its rising star, Witchfinder Imperator Malachi Thorne, is committed to leading its cause. Thorne is a man on the fast track to greater things so when a convicted traitor and heretic escapes his grip, he won’t tolerate it marring his perfect record. As he pursues his quarry, he must confront demons, sorcery, and a cult of witches out for his blood. But when Thorne comes face to face with the Church’s dark past and its twisted present, his faith is tested to its limits. Now Thorne must decide who and what he believes in—and what he will do about it.