by Mael d'Armor
About the Author
Born in Celtic Brittany, in Western France, MAEL D’ARMOR majored in British and Commonwealth studies. He lectured far and wide over the years – in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the US. His scholarly pursuits did not weaken his love of the cheerily unexpected, so he moonlighted as a cartoonist and young children’s author.
While foraging in the Tasmanian bush in search of the elusive marsupial tiger, he felt a sudden and inexplicable urge to start writing fiction. His first, award-winning short story came out in 2012. He has four children and a strong penchant for dark chocolate. He also owns a pair of skis that has zipped down more steep gullies than there are flakes in a Christmas snowdome.
Also by Mael D’Armor
The Awakening Trilogy
Velvet Trap
Sweet Dreams
Dangerous Liaisons
Copyright
Impulse
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First published in 2016
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