Crystal Moth Conspiracy: Ash Born Book One - Paperback

by Cara Flannery (Editor), Lee Nielsen (Illustrator), Konn Lavery (Illustrator)

Fugitive journalist Lola Cabello is hellbent on avenging her mother's death against a shadowy syndicate and unravels a conspiracy that stretches from modern street crimes to a war between forgotten mythical beings.
The notorious Crystal Moths are responsible for murdering her loved ones. Each clue she unravels spirals her deeper into an escalating scheme of supernatural drug lords who are distorting fact from fiction within the news.

She allies with the last nymph, Synarion. As a guardian of Mother Nature, he wants diplomacy. She longs to eradicate and expose the Moths, pushing her allegiance with Synarion to the edge. Can she trust him?

A sinister plan so vast, this high-concept dark urban fantasy weaves in three unique perspectives: the fugitive, the detective, and the ancient warrior.

Lead Detective Iglesias closes in on Lola. His case is jeopardized because he may be the last clean cop.

Lola's vigilante methods unravel the uncanny secrets of the Crystal Moth's new drug, ash. They know she is after them and the criminal enterprise sends their hell-born reptilian assassin, Scalebane, to silence her. While hunting for Lola Cabello, Scalebane discovers a darker truth about her employer.

Vampires, talking plants, and demons won't get in Lola's way. Ash is the name of the game, and she cannot resist its power, damaging her mental and physical state.

The Moths control the media.

The old-world will rise.

Lola is not prepared for this rabbit hole.

Recognition:
● GOLD Medal in Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards 2023 Fantasy/Contemporary Category
● A B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
● FIRST Place Award in Firebird Book Awards Weird Book Genre, Cross Genre, and Dark Fantasy
● Second Place The Book Fest 2023 Award Fiction > Supernatural - Magic
● Silver Medal in the 2024 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards
● Bronze Medal in The Global Book Awards 2023 Magical Realism Category
● Finalist in The Independent Author Network 2023 Book of the Year Awards in Fantasy and Paranormal/Supernatural Categories
● Finalist in the Readers' Favorite 2023 Supernatural Category
● Finalist in the 2023 N. N. Light Book Awards Dark Fantasy Category
● Semi-Finalist in the 2023 Indies Today Award

Praise for Crystal Moth Conspiracy

"The Crystal Moth Conspiracy is a tight, quick-paced, and deeply developed tale with plenty of twists to keep you guessing."
★★★★★ Author Chris Patrick Carolan, Goodreads

"...I had to know what happened next to the colorful cast of characters. Reading this book is like binging Narcos on Netflix, mixed with the vibes of The 5th Element movie and dusted with paranormal creatures. There is something to love for everyone."
★★★★★ N. N. Light's Book Heaven

"...unique world building, fast pace, and a flawed-yet-captivating protagonist, prepare to be engrossed."
★★★★★ Author Taija Morgan, BookBub

"Loving it so far and how it sucks me away from reality. Also love how it takes place in Canada."
★★★★★ Reader Natasha Quantz, Goodreads