28. One Night in Ikh Khulan (extended preview)

Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel 2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact This week I’m bringing you an extended preview of my novella, One Night inIkhKhulan, consisting of the first 3 chapters, plus a preview of the exclusive bonus scene, One Night in Telfer. For a limited time, use discount code VIOLA at checkout on my website store to pick up a copy of the full audiobook for only $2 Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of Chaz Oregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the short stories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, and One Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook. Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store Use code VIOLA at checkout to pick up One Night in Ikh Khulan for only $2. Limited time offer. Follow my social media @harujinshounds One Night in Ikh Khulan synopsis: "One Night in Ikh Khulan" takes readers on a thrilling journey through a post-apocalyptic Mongol global empire. In this enthralling tale, we follow the ambitious small-town governor, Dzondzuukii, as he rises through the ranks of power. However, his ascent comes at a price as he finds himself caught in a web of deceit and manipulation. ​ As Dzondzuukii travels to the capital city of Ikh Khulan, a vibrant metropolis brimming with casinos and entertainment districts, he is thrust into a world far different from his humble origins. In order to secure his newfound position, Dzondzuukii must undergo scrutiny from the various ministries that govern the empire. Amidst this high-stakes atmosphere, Dzondzuukii encounters the captivating Empress-concubine Viola. With her striking beauty and irresistible charm, Viola ensnares Dzondzuukii in her intricate game of power and seduction. As their paths intertwine, Dzondzuukii becomes increasingly aware of Viola's conniving nature, yet finds himself unable to resist her allure. As the night unfolds, secrets and agendas come to light, leading Dzondzuukii down a treacherous path. In a world where loyalty is a luxury and survival is paramount, Dzondzuukii must navigate the dangerous labyrinth of political intrigue while battling his own desires and ambitions. "One Night in Ikh Khulan" is a riveting tale of ambition, betrayal, and forbidden love set against the backdrop of a decaying empire. Will Dzondzuukii succumb to the manipulations of Empress-concubine Viola, or will he find the strength to resist her charms and uncover the truth hidden beneath the glittering façade of Ikh Khulan?