Asylum Seekers: a Dark Urban Fantasy Pulp Fiction Noir Novel

“One hell of a rollercoaster ride that slowly descends into the dark abyss of insanity… the modern Epstein Scandal meets Mulholland Falls in this bizarre and brutal tale!”A dark fantasy noir/mystery suspense thriller, set in Seth Hobbs’ massive alternate universe, with diverse characters and reminiscent of a 1940s/50s World War Two Era! Intrigue, secrets, violence, romance, spice, and epic worldbuilding abound! Randal Gladenmoore had it all: fame, fortune, respect, and a directorial career to die for– until people actually did. Now, the former celebrity spends his retirement years in Ecstasy Bay Mental Asylum, but his case and future are anything but clear.Calista Bagwater is a tough constable in Ecstasy Bay. A former undercover informant, she climbs to heights that few women have attained in a heavily male profession. As she investigates serial killers and shootings, she begins to realize that her routine police work is just scratching the surface– what lies beneath…is a cesspool of death, treachery, and corruption.Meanwhile, the nation of Sendya is once again at war– this time, with the growing expansion of Zendorb in the East. Zephaniah Plondike, a hotshot pilot in the Speedy Serpents, is rapidly becoming a rising star, but danger and death await, every time he climbs into the cockpit. Victor “Mollusk” Mullus, a grizzled but handsome army grunt, fights for the Sendyne nation on the ground, while dreaming of a local Zendorbian vixen and plans to settle down. Zelphia Thulerrus is a newly arrived nurse at the Ecstasy Bay Mental Asylum, just outside the Sendyne capital. Strikingly gorgeous and somewhat mysterious, she draws the unwanted attention of Doctor Eldon Belvidius, among many others.When fate and unforeseen consequences draw these unlikely personalities together, it will result in explosive showdowns and might just blow the lid off of sinister secrets and powerful networks, with devastating ramifications. Set roughly 100 years after the events of the Sendyne Flintlock Fantasy Chronicles, this twisted tale packs a punch, with complex characters, bloody violence, and dark mysteries!What readers are saying about this author/universe:”One of the more enjoyable fantasy books I have read in a while!””Enjoyable saga! Epic Fantasy Indeed!””Excellent Fantasy.””Plot twists keep the pages turning!””It’s THAT good!””Exceptional World-building!”