The Tea Master and the Detective

The Shadow's Child is a gripping and immersive novella set in the award-winning Xuya universe, where human and mindship avatars mingle in a fluid society of ring habitats and orbitals ruled by exiled scholars and powerful families.

This breathtaking story follows The Shadow's Child, a transport ship discharged from military service after a traumatic injury, as they eke out a precarious living as a brewer of mind-altering drugs for space-travellers.

When an abrasive and eccentric scholar Long Chau asks The Shadow's Child to investigate a murder, they embark on a thrilling journey that uncovers dark secrets from their own past and the void between the stars.

With vivid world-building, complex characters, and a captivating mystery, The Shadow's Child is an unforgettable read that will leave you breathless.

Don't miss out on this incredible addition to the Xuya universe!