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Shadows of Iron
5.0 (2 ratings)
Science FictionCyberpunkDystopianAction Adventure

Shadows of Iron

A Daughters of Iron Short Story

A Russian strategist. A British ghost. An American brawler.

They are the Daughters of Iron, elite mercenaries for hire, and their latest contract is a snatch-and-grab in the heart of the Shanghai Corporate Zone. Ava, Maggie, and Jess are tasked with extracting a defecting scientist, Dr Karen Blake, before she falls into the wrong hands.

The payout is enormous, but the intel is full of holes and the client is too smooth.

When the sterile lab suddenly flashes crimson and the building slams into full lockdown, Ava realises they aren't rescuing the target—they've walked straight into a kill box.

Now, trapped miles beneath the city skyline with corporate soldiers closing in, the team must survive an ambush and settle the debt with the traitor who set them up.

Survival is the only victory that counts.

Content Warnings: Violence

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Reader Reviews

5.0

2 ratings

Matt D.

Aug 15, 2026
Quick, fun entry where we get a different view on Jane’s organization. Bonus that it’s available on YouTube!

Ruby S.

Aug 15, 2026

My introduction to the Daughters of Iron and I loved it. The story is action-packed from the beginning, no fluff, let's get busy. The Daughters of Iron are an elite, all-female team of mercenaries for hire. I will definitely move on to the next three books in the series.

About the Author

Joan De La Haye
Joan De La Haye writes dark and twisted thrillers featuring dangerous women, cold-blooded assassins, and survivors who turn the tables—violently. Her stories push boundaries and revel in the kind of justice that doesn’t play by the rules. Her characters don’t wait for permission—they take control, exact revenge, and refuse to be victims.
If you enjoy thrillers with bite, grit, and unapologetically fierce heroines, you’ve just found your new favourite author.