The series
The Shear
The Shear is a science fiction noir series set in Calder, a city kept dry by a sea wall and a secret. Start with Gate Six. Each book is a complete story with a series hook. Book Two, High Water, is in editing.
In order
Reading order
- Gate SixBook One. Start here.Forthcoming
- High WaterBook Two. In editing.
- Drafting: done
- Now: Editing
- Cover
- Pre-order
- Out
Questions readers ask
Where do I start?
With Gate Six, Book One. You can read the first chapters of Low Water, a free Rook story on this site.
Is Gate Six a standalone?
It's a complete story with no cliffhanger on the main plot, and it opens a series.
How many books will there be?
The Shear is planned as a trilogy.
When is High Water out?
No date has been announced. The book is in editing, and its progress is shown on its page.
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