Part of the 2022 Novella Series. An 8” x 5” novella. 80 pages.

Let the Mountains Be My Grave unfolds at breakneck pace in 1944 Italy, where partisan Veleno thinks of nothing but killing as many Nazis as he can before leaving this world. Beloved by the ancient Italic goddess Angitia, Veleno is the perfect person to recover a strange weapon the Nazis are planning to use against the Allies in the battle of Montecassino, but doing so may force him to confront his death differently than he expects.

Praise:

“A touching story about finding hope in times of war and desolation, with a fascinating take on the survival of pagan magic.”
—Xiran Jay Zhao, author of Iron Widow

“If you liked Inglorious Basterds but wish there was more kissing and ancient theology, this is the book for you!”
—R.J. Theodore, author of Flotsam and Salvage

“Reads like a shot of adrenaline! An explosive, high-octane queer Nazi-fighting fantasy packed with tightly-paced action, ancient Gods, and unexpected allies.”
—Anya Ow, author of Cradle and Grave

“An intense and thrilling historical fantasy that combines bloody action, sharp character work, ancient gods, and a touch of romance. Tacchi embraces the chaos and violence of war but is deliberate and careful in xir choice of viewpoint, and in shaping an intimate narrative that flirts with disaster but avoids tragedy.”
—Charles Payseur, author of The Burning Day and Other Strange Stories

Cover illustration by Mia Carnevale.

Ebook available here.