The New Hunger
A June 2025 release
Avra Margariti
In the domed city of Kronos, the unquiet Quicken first. Or so the authorities claim, after the Quickening’s spontaneous mutation rocks the city, turning many of its youth—already maligned for their body modifications and sexual freedom—into Flesh Eaters or Healers. But now, the deceptive freedom of Era-2 dawns, and the formerly incarcerated Quickened are eager to join parties, protests, revelries, and revolutions.
Nora is an unregistered Eater who inadvertently killed her queerplatonic partner Eden when she monstered, while her sister Evi took the fall for her. Except Evi lied: Eden is alive, a Healer caught in the espionage plot led by rich, mysterious benefactor March. Nora must come out of hiding because she has something March’s revolution needs: a data-looting device capable of exposing the cruelty of the correctional facilities and leading Kronos into a new era of kinship. However, a new hunger sprouts in a city prone to devouring its children, and every glittering revolution comes with a steep price.
Paperback
Cover art and design by Piper Day