‘First and Last and Always’ is the fourth in a serial of Wereromance tales, written by Bilston-based Steven C. Davis. Available in paperback (and hardback and Kindle to follow), it tells the tale of Natalayiana Harewood, a social worker who is trying to help those who’ve fallen through society’s cracks, whilst hiding a very large and dangerous secret …
Set in a world where there is legislation on the books to protect Were-creatures, but no one has actually come forwards to admit their Were nature, admitting to being Were is a dangerous balancing act. Taking inspiration from Laurell Hamilton’s ‘Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter’ series, the ‘Less than Human’ serial features a growing cast of Were-Squirrels, Were-hedgehogs, Were-foxes and the like.
Life is going well for Nat and her confidence is growing. But when there’s ramifications to time spent with Rob and Robyn, her best friends, unexpected news from Uriah, a friend of her mentor, Lord Merryweather, Alice getting married and Nat feeling broody – is it all too much at once?
Staying safe isn’t living. But staying safe is your only option when you're a Were first and last and always.
Trigger warning. Scenes may upset some viewers.
All ‘Less than Human’ covers are by Halesowen-based Nicky Rowe, who also creates music under the ‘Nightlights’ name. https://nightlightsuk.bandcamp.com/
The books are available from Steven at the Raising Steam Festival, the publisher’s Etsy site https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TenebrousTexts/ or on Amazon.
Book 5, ‘Tugging the Threads’ will be out in Spring 2023.
