PRE-LAUNCH BONUS: When you sign up, you'll receive instant access to the first audiobook chapter of Unrelenting, the first book in the series, narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal.

Ancient magic. Secret societies. A thirst for vengeance.

Welcome to The Grigori Cycle, a multi award-winning supernatural thriller series by Jes Honard and Marie Parks, brought to life by the audiobook narration talents of the acclaimed Mary Robinette Kowal.

In 2024, you helped us create the audiobook of Unrelenting, the first book in The Grigori Cycle, through a successful BackerKit campaign. The novel follows Bridget's desperate search for her missing sister, leading her to discover a sinister secret and powerful magic.

Now, we're welcoming you back into the story for the second installment. In Undeniable, Bridget must come to terms with the irreparable impact of the supernatural world of the Grigori on her life, while seeking to resurrect a murdered friend. However, the magic that would save them paints a target on her back.

Mary Robinette Kowal has said "yes!" to recording Unrelenting. The book is complete. The audio engineer is in place.

All that's left is to give you early access as the backers who will make this project possible!

High-quality audiobooks are complex projects that require a significant investment and considerable talent.

We refuse to let AI touch any part of the creative process, especially when such gifted narrators as Mary Robinette Kowal are on board to work with us!

While the upfront costs of hiring talented human beings are more than we the authors and our small independent press can bear alone, with crowdfunding support, we can make this audiobook a reality! And it is SOOOO worth it.

Join the team:

Mary Robinette Kowal (SAG-AFTRA) is the USA Today Bestselling author of a dozen novels, including Apprehension and the Lady Astronaut series. A winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards, she is also a professional puppeteer and award-winning audiobook narrator for authors like John Scalzi, Fonda Lee, and Seanan McGuire. She co-hosts the Writing Excuses podcast, served as SFWA President, and has an asteroid named after her. Also, her cat talks. 

Jes is a queer sci-fi/fantasy writer and professional coffee inhaler. Their debut novel, Unrelenting, was cowritten with Marie Parks and published by Not a Pipe Publishing. When not writing, Jes loves to hit the hiking trails, find inspiration in travel, and head to the climbing gym. An Ohio native, Jes currently lives in Kalamazoo, MI with their wife Taormina and two cats.

Marie is a fantasy writer living in New Mexico with her two rescue chihuahuas. While coauthoring The Grigori Cycle with Jes, she wrote her solo-written debut, Flightless, a social justice fantasy heist. She loves to hike, camp, and eat green chile. Her books always have asexual representation, which reflects her own orientation. 

Lucien is a Top40 charting audio engineer and musician with years of high-level industry experience delivering professional results across a wide range of genres, from radio-ready pop records to indie rock as well as audiobooks, voiceover, and podcast production. Known for his precision, adaptability, and polished sound, Lucien consistently elevates projects from concept to final master. 

Not a Pipe Publishing acquired Unrelenting after it was a finalist for the Book Pipeline Unpublished Manuscript Competition. They published the print and eBook editions of Unrelenting in 2022, followed by the sequel, Undeniable, in 2025. Not a Pipe Publishing is a small, independent, activist publishing company located in Oregon. 

The Grigori Cycle won its first award before it was even published, as a finalist in the Book Pipeline Unpublished Manuscript contest. Since then, the fast-paced, supernatural thriller series has continued to gather accolades.


What People Are Saying About The Grigori Cycle:

Unrelenting (Book 1) has a 4.6-star rating on Amazon and 4.4-star rating on Goodreads.
Undeniable (Book 2) has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon and 4.8-star rating on Goodreads.
Flightless has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon and a 4.8-star rating on Goodreads.

As for Mary Robinette Kowal, who will lend her voice to the audiobook project, she’s narrated titles by Seanan McGuire, Fonda Lee, and John Scalzi. In addition to being a Hugo Award-winning author, she’s a SAG-AFTRA member with a lifetime of involvement in theater, puppetry, and publishing.

The following timeline is an estimate. We'll keep you posted via campaign updates!

September 10, 2026: Campaign opens for backers to support us, as part of BackerKit's Printopia
October 1, 2026: Campaign wraps up. If funded, we'll deliver! If not, you'll be reimbursed.
Mid October 2026: Delivery of ebooks and Unrelenting (book 1) audiobooks.
Early November 2026: Shipping of all physical pledges and add-ons.

Late January 2027: Audiobook delivery, available to BackerKit supporters before public availability.