Mistress of Lies

Captivating and deadly, Mistress of Lies enthralls from the very first page. Twisted through with the darkest of secrets… a powerful exploration of race, class and injustice
A stunning tale ripe with political scheming, fascinating magic, and deliciously complicated characters you can’t help but root for. A decadent story that won’t let you go
A dark fantasy the way it should be done: intricately built, steeped in political intrigue, featuring messy families, morally grey protagonists, and visceral blood magic. I adored the world Enright has created, deep and complex, with an atmosphere so thick, you can slice it with a knife – Genoveva Dimova, author of FOUL DAYS
A cunning and clawed fantasy romance. Whether manoeuvring cutthroat society parties or scorching bedroom alliances, Enright’s characters crackle with chemistry, pitting loyalty against clashing ideals in a twisting murder mystery that will leave you breathless to the very end. – S. A. MacLean, author of THE PHOENIX KEEPER
A dark, delicate, beauty of a novel, with all the edges of sharpened steel – K.S. Villoso, author of THE WOLF OF OREN-YARO
An exquisitely crafted, bloodthirsty decadence of gothic romance and cunning political intrigue. Enright weaves a fantasy that is utterly unputdownable – Ashley Shuttleworth, author of A DARK AND HOLLOW STAR
Sensual and sinister, Mistress of Lies had me by the throat. This class conscious political fantasy speaks to the diasporic longing for recognition and connection, and the constant balancing of identity and integration in a very special way – Gabriella Buba, author of Saints of Storm and Sorrow
Glittering darkly with facets of magic, romance, and deep lore, Mistress of Lies is a seductive and blood-soaked jewel of a debut – Lyra Selene, author of A FEATHER SO BLACK
Lush and unrelenting, this complex political intrigue is an ode to those who will seize destiny in their own, bloodied hands – Lyndall Clipstone, author of UNHOLY TERRORS
Mistress of Lies is dark, sexy, and twisty, the plot as winding and eerie as the streets of Aeravin itself. With compelling characters and a fresh take on blood magic, this book will seize you by the throat and hold your attention to the very end – Andrea Stewart, author of BONE SHARD DAUGHTER
MISTRESS OF LIES held me captive from the very first page. What a story-dark and gripping, raw and beautifully imagined. With their stunning prose, compelling morally gray characters, inventive magic system, and knack for piercingly heartfelt moments amidst all the horror and intrigue, K.M. Enright is definitely one to watch. – Thea Guanzon, author of THE HURRICANE WARS
Politics, family, and desire weave a tangled web across a decadent, blood-soaked city in this stunning debut. Dark, dangerous, and entrancing! – Melissa Caruso
A blood-stained, heart wrenching romance balanced on the knife’s edge of revolution. Luxurious and beautifully cruel – Andrew Joseph White, author of HELL FOLLOWED WITH US

K.M. Enright is a Filipino-American writer of romantic fantasy. When not writing he can be found playing too many video games, cooking, or listening to Broadway musicals. He currently lives in New Jersey with his husband and their black cat, Zuko.

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