Mask of the Shaman
By Pelaam
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A mate who’s a possible thief isn’t quite what cop and coyote shifter Cheveyo Parker envisioned for himself. However, one glance at Nathanial – decked out in blue jeans, an open-necked shirt, and handcuffs – and Chev is unable to deny the primal connection he feels between them.
Claiming shifter’s rights to be able to protect Nathanial, Chev teams up with a shifter detective to uncover the truth. But when he starts to investigate what appears to be the theft of a South American Shaman’s mask, he finds something much darker and far more deadly going on.
And when Nathanial goes missing, Chev will need all his coyote instincts to find his mate in time!
Pelaam
Living in clean, green New Zealand, Pelaam is a multi-published author of gay romance and erotic books. When not busy writing, she can be found indulging in her other passions of cookery and wine appreciation. Pelaam's books: Smoking Mirror, 2017 finalist in 2017 Rainbow Awards in Gay Futuristic/Sci-Fi; Stranded, Evernight Publishing Readers’ Choice winner 2016 for Sci-Fi; The Avian Emperor, runner up and Honourable Mention in 2016 Rainbow Awards Gay Futuristic/Sci-Fi.
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Mask of the Shaman - Pelaam
MASK OF THE SHAMAN
PELAAM
Mask of the Shaman
Copyright © 2014
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Published by Dark Hollows Press
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Mask of the Shaman
Copyright © 2014 Pelaam
ISBN 10: 1940756790
ISBN 13: 978-1-940756-79-0
Author: Pelaam
Editor: Ashley Kain
Publication Date: July 2014
All cover art and logo copyright © 2014 by Dark Hollows Press
Cover design by 3 Rusted Spoons
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Chapter One
Chev got out of his car, stretched, and groaned as he heard his spine crunch. He was bored, and he was stiff. He raised his head, and his nostrils flared as he sniffed the air. The night was still and quiet, for which he knew he should be grateful. But he was due a vacation, and he needed the break. He could, of course, run free in the nearby mountains when off duty. But he wanted to be with his family. That was the difference. To run with family.
The hair on his skin rose as he thought about running in the Nevada desert or up and through the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Bliss. But not yet. He still had another couple of weeks to work. He grimaced. Now he really wanted to run. He slid a hand through his shirt and rubbed at the fur on his chest as if the gesture could calm his spirit.
Many things had changed since shifters emerged from the shadows to live and work alongside humankind. Especially the law, which he defended. Of course, not all humans were enamoured at sharing their world. Some places were definitely better than others in terms of tolerance.
He rubbed the back of his head and yawned. Home was a large island not that far off the coast of the United States with a large shifter population, many in positions of wealth and power. While he enjoyed his island life most of the time, he was definitely missing the mountains and deserts of home.
Jackson Island was perfectly placed to be a stepping stone from the US to the Bahamas, Cuba, or even Mexico, as well as being an ideal luxury island resort itself. It even boasted a thriving port. Chev scratched his chin. He wasn’t really a beach fan. His preference was open spaces, but he enjoyed going into the island interior to the tropical forest areas and swimming in the lakes.
The sun glinted off the towering skyscrapers, the urban jungle that made up part of Chev’s everyday territory. An image of lofty mountains, forests and wide lakes came into his mind. Shaking his head, he refocused back on the cement and glass. He’d get away soon enough.
He glanced back into the car at the newspaper he’d been reading. The open page advertised an upcoming exhibit at the City Museum. One that had caught Chev’s attention.
Jackson City boasted one major and several minor art galleries and museums. There had been great fanfare about a highly prestigious display of ancient artwork, mostly masks, coming to the City Museum. Not that he’d been to a museum himself but for a handful of times since he was a cub. While he would have liked to see the display, a museum wasn’t his choice of destination for a good time.
A call came through on his radio, and he reached through to answer.
Four Nine here. Go ahead.
He frowned as he listened. "Repeat please. Did