What Lies Between

Praise for The Divine Heretic Series

"Lorimer sets a strong new series opener in an evocative desert landscape...Ruxindra is strong and relatable, balancing careful consideration and definitive action at appropriate times...Readers of smart fantasy that balances the wondrous, the realistic, and the personal with moral and philosophical weight will be eager for more." -- Publishers Weekly/BookLife, Editor's Pick

"An imaginative plunge into battle for the very soul of a mystical realm, Seven Days of Mercy for the Apostatic Priest is a uniquely captivating novel to launch a new series. This fast-paced fantasy is an unpredictable blur of genres and coal-dark themes, and the prose is effortlessly impressive, with original turns of phrase, creatively precise metaphors, and exquisitely chosen vocabulary. Balancing storytelling complexity, plot speed, and character depth is no easy task, and the novel is marked by brilliant twists, visceral stakes, and a mercilessly entertaining hero at its heart." -- SPR, ââââ½

"SEVEN DAYS OF MERCY FOR THE APOSTATIC PRIEST has much to say about systems of power and the oppressive nature of zealots, with thought-provoking commentary artfully composed between world-building and character development. Ultimately, this novel lays the groundwork for an exciting epic fantasy series. A compelling start to an epic fantasy series, Z. Bennett Lorimer's SEVEN DAYS OF MERCY FOR THE APOSTATIC PRIEST introduces a world that's dense with well-written characters, surprising twists, and a formidable protagonist." -- IndieReader, IR Approved

"Much of the novel thrives on suspense; the sacrificial ritual is mere days away, and the protagonist must suppress her warrior instincts (which she only sometimes succeeds at doing). Evocative prose meticulously describes the Holy City at a deliberate pace that builds further tension...Engaging characters enliven an impressive dystopian fantasy tale." -- Kirkus Reviews