From the Same Author
Hand of the Trickster series
Hand of the Trickster
Leverage meets Lankhmar in this sword-and-sorcery heist novella.
Reviewers say:"Fun, self-aware, and with a perfect balance of world-building."
"With only a few sentences, I could see the buildings of the city, hear the people in the marketplace, smell the dust or the trees, perfectly."Trickster's Nab
He wants to steal their money. They want to steal his memory.
Reviewers say:"These stories leave me feeling so good - these are characters I would love to spend a day with, and I regularly found myself smiling, even giggling, at the banter."
Auckland Allies series
Auckland Allies
Underpowered magical practitioners defend their city against demon-summoning invaders.
Reviewers say:
"Blends a thrilling struggle against nefarious foes of awesome power with nerdy personal conflicts and a bit of off-beat romance."Auckland Allies 2: Ghost Bridge
The Allies discover a necromancer preparing to strike at the city's most vulnerable citizens.
Reviewers say:"Love the plotlines of not-so-powerful wizards defending Auckland because nobody else is stepping up against the bad guys."
Auckland Allies 3: Unsafe Harbour
Nazi sorcerers are plotting to steal the body of a tech billionaire, and the Allies must stop them, while outnumbered and, literally, outgunned.
Reviewers say:"A great story of overcoming evil in the face of personal weakness... Absolutely heart-wrenching, with a twist I never saw coming."
Gryphon Clerks series
Beastheads
Heroic civil servants must find common ground with a conservative shaman before war overtakes them all.
Reviewers say:"Almost symphonic... above-average writing and superb character development."
Realmgolds
A reluctant ruler learns to lead his people in the face of a populist uprising.
Reviewers say:"Strong and dynamic female characters... Carefully crafted."
"The dialog is excellent."
"I am very impressed with the world-building."Hope and the Clever Man
A brilliant young mage and an eccentric inventor help to free an oppressed underclass.
Reviewers say:"The characters are deep, believable, admirable, and sympathetic...The writing is also very good."
"Refreshingly unpredictable."Hope and the Patient Man
A troubled mage must overcome a curse from her past to be with the wounded hero who loves her.
Reviewers say:"A fascinating but authentic world...I was touched by their love story."
"It's rare that I find fantasy with this much emotional depth."Mister Bucket for Assembly
A humble cleaner aspires to represent his people in their struggle to turn emancipation into true freedom.
Reviewers say:"Politics done right... such an inspiring story."
"How honorable people can make a difference without being superheroes."Illustrated Gnome News
They may be running a newspaper, but there are some things they don't want becoming news.
Reviewers say:
"A hopeful world, in which one feels that with personal courage, interpersonal support, and sympathetic leadership, obstacles really can be overcome."
Category Archives: podiobook
City of Masks Podcast: Episode 8
Episode 8. Lord Rivers replies, denying Bass’s request for support. Corius suspects his foster-sister’s lover Bardo of the murders and wants to search out evidence against him, but Bass discourages him. A young nobleman is murdered by the Butcher. Bass’s … Continue reading
City of Masks Podcast: Episode 7
Episode 7. Corius’s foster-sister Sallia and twin Juliana come to visit. Bass is rather charmed by Juliana. A third murder is committed, this time of a prominent citizen, and the Watch at last take notice. Sallia’s theme: “Saltarello” by an … Continue reading
City of Masks podcast: Episode 6
Episode 6. The elderly scholars show Bass a play in which their youthful encounters with the Countess are described. We learn how Felkior lost his sight and why they refuse to let Bass ask the Countess for help. Scholars’ theme: … Continue reading
City of Masks podcast: Episode 5
Episode 5. Bass, troubled by the murder, goes to the old scholars – notable fencers in their youth – to learn to defend himself. Another murder is committed which touches them all closely. Incidental Music:Murder theme: “Weep You No More … Continue reading
City of Masks podcast: Episode 4
Episode 4. A Calarian citizen is brutally murdered. Bass writes to his superior and to the City Guard seeking their help to find the murderer. Incidental Music:Lots of music this time.Corius’s theme: “Unquiet Thoughts” by John Dowland.Sallia’s theme: “Saltarello” by … Continue reading
City of Masks podcast: Episode 3
Episode 3. Bass is received at Court and meets the beautiful and dangerous Countess. Incidental Music:Corius’s theme: “Unquiet Thoughts” by John DowlandThe Countess’s theme: “April is in my Mistress’ Face” by Thomas Morley.Outro bracketed by: “The Witches’ Dance” by an … Continue reading
City of Masks podcast: Episode 2
Episode 2. Bass meets two elderly scholars, Felkior and his secretary Tamas, who help administer the institution of the masks. Together they decide that Bass shall be masked as the Innocent Man, a harmless persona which is protected by custom … Continue reading
City of Masks Podcast: Episode 1
Episode 1. Darion, Lord Rivers, Undersecretary to the Foreign Minister of Calaria, has a problem – his wife wants him to promote her brother Gregorius Bass, whom Rivers considers a hopeless fool. Fortunately, an envoy’s post has just fallen vacant … Continue reading