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Twenty one. That’s the age when everything changes. Everyone manifests a symbiont, a creature invisible to all but its host that shapes their destiny in a rigid world.

Conrada "Conrad" Dorrien harbors a dangerous secret: she alone can see everyone’s symbionts.

But revealing her gift could trigger a buyout of her contract, separating her from family and friends, and placing her at the mercy of ruthless corporations. Best case she ends up a lab-rat in some R&D project, worst case a weapon to a private military contractor.

As manifestation approaches, Conrada hopes for a life within the sanctuary of academia following in her father’s footsteps and providing refuge from the confines of her serfdom. But she fears her extraordinary connection to the symbionts means she’s destined for anything but easy obscurity.

All it takes is a single word.

Classified.

Conrada finally learns what happens when bidding wars between recruiters erupt at manifestation when she becomes the latest acquisition by Aquila Operations, a boutique corporate consulting firm. No corporate mergers, land acquisitions, or balancing budgets here. Conrada joins a team known for their unorthodox methods and a reputation for always getting the job done.

For Aquila is in the business of the unique and the dangerous, and charges prices accordingly. by @ennaferron.author

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Twenty one. That’s the age when everything changes. Everyone manifests a symbiont, a creature invisible to all but its host that shapes their destiny in a rigid world.

Conrada "Conrad" Dorrien harbors a dangerous secret: she alone can see everyone’s symbionts.

But revealing her gift could trigger a buyout of her contract, separating her from family and friends, and placing her at the mercy of ruthless corporations. Best case she ends up a lab-rat in some R&D project, worst case a weapon to a private military contractor.

As manifestation approaches, Conrada hopes for a life within the sanctuary of academia following in her father’s footsteps and providing refuge from the confines of her serfdom. But she fears her extraordinary connection to the symbionts means she’s destined for anything but easy obscurity.

All it takes is a single word.

Classified.

Conrada finally learns what happens when bidding wars between recruiters erupt at manifestation when she becomes the latest acquisition by Aquila Operations, a boutique corporate consulting firm. No corporate mergers, land acquisitions, or balancing budgets here. Conrada joins a team known for their unorthodox methods and a reputation for always getting the job done.

For Aquila is in the business of the unique and the dangerous, and charges prices accordingly. by @ennaferron.author

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Twenty one. That’s the age when everything changes. Everyone manifests a symbiont, a creature invisible to all but its host that shapes their destiny in a rigid world.

Conrada "Conrad" Dorrien harbors a dangerous secret: she alone can see everyone’s symbionts.

But revealing her gift could trigger a buyout of her contract, separating her from family and friends, and placing her at the mercy of ruthless corporations. Best case she ends up a lab-rat in some R&D project, worst case a weapon to a private military contractor.

As manifestation approaches, Conrada hopes for a life within the sanctuary of academia following in her father’s footsteps and providing refuge from the confines of her serfdom. But she fears her extraordinary connection to the symbionts means she’s destined for anything but easy obscurity.

All it takes is a single word.

Classified.

Conrada finally learns what happens when bidding wars between recruiters erupt at manifestation when she becomes the latest acquisition by Aquila Operations, a boutique corporate consulting firm. No corporate mergers, land acquisitions, or balancing budgets here. Conrada joins a team known for their unorthodox methods and a reputation for always getting the job done.

For Aquila is in the business of the unique and the dangerous, and charges prices accordingly. by @ennaferron.author

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I pair it with a dystopian world that leans morally grey all on it's own. And this is not the usual story of wish-fulfillment rebellion against the evil empire that needs to be torn down. It is a story about characters with personal problems and while sometimes their anxieties and fears show up as 'this system sucks'... I think like many of us, the struggles of the day to day are more important than plotting to overthrown entrenched power systems (🙃). The series is planned for at least 5 books (with almost 3 already written) so character growth is slow and earned and sometimes we take two steps back for every step forward. But for me, that is rewarding to write, I don't believe in easy victories.

Mostly, Aquila is about a girl and her magic hyena, doing corporate crime. It’s also:

🦅Cyberpunk with animal companions
🦅Dystopian corporate-feudalism
🦅Existential authenticity
🦅Symbiosis
🦅Morally grey everyone
🦅Reluctant allies to lovers
🦅Slow burn, grumpy x grumpy

@colletteccurran for character and cover art! by @ennaferron.author

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You can preorder Aquila now!

Seeking ARC readers soon, follow for more information. by @ennaferron.author

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You can preorder now (link in my bio!)

Aquila will also be coming to Kindle Unlimited and print on release (plus one more special announcement). If you would like to be notified when I send out eARC information please comment "ARC" below and I will slip into your DMs with details when I have them (like November).

Much love to @colletteccurran who bought the cover to life and @damonzacom for the typography and layout!

BLURB:
At twenty-one, everyone manifests a symbiont: an invisible companion whose powers shape the course of a life.

Conrada has spent years pretending to be just another invisible serf, yet she can’t resist sabotaging the veneer with impulsive outbursts of her truest self. Her darkest secret only makes things worse: she alone can see everyone’s symbionts. Revealing her gift risks unwanted attention from those who can pay to control it. Best case, she disappears into an experimental program; worst case, she becomes a secret weapon for a private military contractor.

At manifestation, bidding wars erupt over her symbiont, and Conrada becomes the latest acquisition by Aquila Operations; a corporate black-ops consulting firm specializing in the impossible, the unique, and the dangerous. Then her symbiont starts whispering bloodlust and tragic memories in her ear. Images of falling leaves and turning seasons haunt her, and sometimes it’s not clear who is who. If Aquila decides her symbiont makes her a liability no longer worth the risk, it may become her executioner.

Welcome to Aquila. by @ennaferron.author

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I don't think this is fair. I cannot take this young man flaunting his lifestyle in front of me anymore. by @ennaferron.author

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At twenty-one, everyone manifests a symbiont: an invisible companion whose powers shape the course of a life.

Conrada has spent years pretending to be just another invisible serf, yet she can’t resist sabotaging the veneer with impulsive outbursts of her truest self. Her darkest secret only makes things worse: she alone can see everyone’s symbionts. Revealing her gift risks unwanted attention from those who can pay to control it. Best case, she disappears into an experimental program; worst case, she becomes a secret weapon for a private military contractor.

At manifestation, bidding wars erupt over her symbiont, and Conrada becomes the latest acquisition by Aquila Operations; a corporate black-ops consulting firm specializing in the impossible, the unique, and the dangerous. Then her symbiont starts whispering bloodlust and tragic memories in her ear. Images of falling leaves and turning seasons haunt her, and sometimes it’s not clear who is who. If Aquila decides her symbiont makes her a liability no longer worth the risk, it may become her executioner.

Welcome to Aquila.

@nunesnunesk for interior illustrations!! by @ennaferron.author

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@nunesnunesk Did all the lovely interior art for each of the 5 parts. This spider in particular is so spooky with great depth to the eyes!

I'm leading up to a cover reveal soon!!

Aquila is about a girl and her magic hyena fighting for survival in a corpo-feudal dystopia.
For readers who loved:
🦅Jade City - Magic as economic resource; Gritty, high-stakes tactical operations
🐎The Murderbot Diaries - Jaded, cynical, yet vulnerable protagonists; Blurred lines on who is and is not corporate property
🐀 Arcane - Cyberpunk-fantasy, bio-magi-tech, emotional devastation by @ennaferron.author

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We have a publication date!!

Be sure to follow if you are interested in seeing more sneak-peaks, interior art, cover reveals and ever character art coming soon.

Aquila is about a girl and her magic hyena fighting for survival in a corpo-feudal dystopia.
For readers who loved:
🦅Jade City - Magic as economic resource; Gritty, high-stakes tactical operations
🐎The Murderbot Diaries - Jaded, cynical, yet vulnerable protagonists; Blurred lines on who is and is not corporate property
🐀 Arcane - Cyberpunk-fantasy, bio-magi-tech, emotional devastation by @ennaferron.author

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3 Books loaded into the launch canon ready for 2027! AQUILA is in the final stages of preparation for ARCs and preorders, YMBER is back from my editor getting final clean up by me, and AESTUS is 3/4s written. I also already have the title for book 4 but she's not ready yet!

For readers who loved:
🦅Jade City - Magic as economic resource; Gritty, high-stakes tactical operations
🐎The Murderbot Diaries - Jaded, cynical, yet vulnerable protagonists; Blurred lines on who is and is not corporate property
🐀 Arcane - Cyberpunk-fantasy, bio-magi-tech, emotional devastation.

Follow for updates, cover reveals and preorders/ARC opportunities soon! by @ennaferron.author

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Not book related, another wild cutey from some recent travel!

Still recovering from recent sickness but hope to be back regularly posting soon! by @ennaferron.author

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