The debut novel 'Search for the Signet' launches a paranormal fantasy series centered on protagonist Orion Labauve, whose life has been intertwined with spirits since childhood at Louisiana's L'Enfant Haven plantation. Orion discovers his connection to these ghosts stems from an old curse binding them to the property, granting them unusual abilities. His supernatural awareness expands dramatically after his twenty-fifth birthday in 1982 when he becomes aware of enhanced talents influenced by a Voodoo Spirit God called 'The Duke.'
Orion's journey leads him to discover his grandmother is the powerful Voodoo Imperatrice, who attempts to use him to wield the power of the Labauve Signet to control spirits. This revelation forces Orion to confront difficult choices about finding the Signet and potentially destroying all he holds dear to stop her. The narrative explores themes of family legacy, supernatural inheritance, and moral responsibility within a framework blending Southern Gothic atmosphere with Voodoo spirituality.
Author L.L. Blacke brings over thirty years of experience in the science fiction and fantasy community to the series, with background in convention organization and lifelong engagement with fantastical literature. The Orion Labauve series reflects her commitment to richly woven narratives that challenge reality's boundaries while drawing from horror, fantasy, and supernatural traditions. Blacke will appear at Milehicon from October 31 through November 2 to discuss the series.
'Search for the Signet' is currently available through online booksellers and physical bookstores worldwide, published by independent publisher Foolscap and Quill. The Colorado-based publisher has over thirty-five years of experience selling books, ebooks, and audiobooks. The series continues with 'Spectral Promises,' scheduled for release before the end of September, suggesting an expanding narrative universe exploring the consequences of Orion's discoveries and choices.
This publication represents significant development in paranormal fantasy literature by integrating authentic Voodoo spiritual elements with ghost story conventions. The series' exploration of supernatural inheritance and family legacy resonates with contemporary interest in ancestral narratives and cultural spirituality. For the publishing industry, successful independent releases like this demonstrate continued viability of niche genre publishing outside traditional publishing houses, particularly when authors possess established community connections and publishers maintain decades of specialized experience.
