"An imaginative collection of stories with several real gems. And a great title!"
(5/5 stars on Goodreads)
—John Feffer, Author of The Splinterlands Trilogy
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“The variety of settings and ideas keeps the collection engaging, while the characters remain at the center of each narrative. Readers who enjoy thought provoking speculative fiction and strong, nuanced protagonists will find plenty to appreciate in this unique anthology.” 
(4/5 stars)
—Onlinebookclub.org 
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“Darlings That Kill appeals to fans of speculative fiction that challenges norms and embraces complex character dynamics...[in the foreword[ Harbinger crafts a tribute to Le Guin that resonates with contemporary gender discussions, making it a thought-provoking read for those eager to explore evolving female characters in speculative fiction.” 
(4/5 stars)
—Portland Book Review
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“Homages to literary giants like Le Guin and Octavia Butler ground Harbinger's work in a broader tradition while his unique voice emerges…For those who savor speculative fiction steeped in character development and thematic resonance, this collection offers much. Fans of narrative-driven tales with a focus on gender dynamics will find Harbinger's approach refreshing.
(4/5 stars)
—Seattle Book Review

Darlings That Kill: Fantastic Tales Featuring Females of Power has its own website [ https://darlingsthatkill-harbinger.author-pages.com/ ], where you can download a free sample—the first four stories and the foreword.

An uncorrected (some proofreading errors, esp. in one story) copy of the full book is available on Bookfunnel and Prolific Works through July 31st, and perhaps longer.

Mark encourages readers or venues to email him directly at markh@coffeebeatcafe.com~ a former teacher/professor, he is available for in-person or zoom lectures/talks.

Mark has a new blog (reviews of other novels/series', pop culture commentary and writing tips) at the above website—or at his old blog on the coffeebeatcafe.com website [which is expecting a redesign soon].

There was also an interview that he did while he was marketing his debut novel The Be(k)nighted: The Untold Origin of The Precept. That novel was an epic, occult urban fantasy—and homage to silver age superhero comics—with a diverse cast led by a neurodivergent main character. That interview is here [ https://allauthor.com/interview/markharbinger/ ], The novel (either ebook or paperback) is available on B&N, Amazon, etc. or—for a signed version—by contacting Mark, directly.