Gail Z. Martin 
No Reprieve [EPUB ebook] 

Explore the origin of Blaine Mc Fadden and his allies in this short story prequel to the epic Ascendant Kingdoms Saga from Gail Z. Martin.Condemned to exile in an arctic prison colony for murdering his sister’s attacker, Blaine Mc Fadden has lost everything — his title, his family and his fianc . Velant Prison holds the worst of the kingdom’s convicts, overseen by brutal guards who are exiles themselves. When a sadistic guard takes things too far, Blaine’s insubordination makes him a target of the prison’s notorious commander. To survive, Blaine needs to rely on his wits and his fists — and a few good friends to watch his back.Word Count: 7, 000