AustLit

'A reporter investigating rumours behind the construction of a new dam discovers something truly monstrous. In search of the mysterious Aqrabuamelu, a woman faces the harsh desert only to find even more dangerous truths. A hieroglyphic stone carrying a deadly threat finds its way to a Dublin antiquarian. SCORPIO is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sunktokeca, warrior-shaman, son to the god Ate, is banished from his adopted tribe, leaving behind the woman he loves, and his self-identity shattered. Beneath a prophesied blood moon, Sunktokeca's dormant power flares and Ate sends him to defeat Ska-Sicanagi, a vengeful spirit driven to poison the land and destroy the gods.

'Sunktokeca is accompanied by Yalse, true kin and Trickster god; Mastinca, his childhood friend and Wazichan, an exiled female warrior. Seeking a weapon capable of destroying Ska-Sicanagi, Yalse leads Sunktokeca to the frozen southern islands to make a bone arrow; a powerful but tainted magic created by taking a life.

'In the endless winter darkness, Sunktokeca must make a terrible sacrifice to defeat Ska-Sicanagi; balancing life and death in his hands.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.