Her Violet Empire

Martin Alcott's life is about to change and, since he's been unemployed for several weeks, it needs to. Plagued by recurring and sinister dreams, he manages to retain his optimism as he walks into the most unusual job interview ever. Curiosity and coincidence bring him face to face with Duncan and Tracy McCullen, a husband and wife team leading a double life. Their chance meeting begins his journey into a world darker than anything he's seen from the IT Help Desk.In the heart of London, architecture lies. Office towers are shaped like cathedrals, locksmith's shops double as thieves' dens, and container ports hold secrets as well as cargo. Armed only with his technical skill, a growing mental gift, and a fundamental knowledge that the Internet never forgets, Martin will have to lean on old friends and new acquaintances as he finds himself pulled deeper into Her Violet Empire.A sharp debut from author Scott Alexander Clark, Her Violet Empire combines elements of urban fantasy, magical realism, technological intrigue, and criminal masterminds in a mid twenty-teens interpretation of London. Drawing from the inspiration of celebrated authors such as Douglas Adams, Christopher Moore, and John Scalzi, Clark's narrative is filled with witty dialog, cheeky humor, and curry.