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The Warlock in Spite of Himself (The Warlock of Gramarye Book 1)

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The Warlock in Spite of Himself (The Warlock of Gramarye Book 1)
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SCIENCE AND SORCERY DO NOT MIX–EXCEPT ON GRAMARYE

Skeptical, cynical Rod Gallowglass is a spacefaring man of science who does not believe in magic. He’s also an operative of the agency SCENT, tasked with finding lost colony planets, then guiding them toward democracy and eventual membership in the galactic community.

But when he stumbles across the strange new planet Gramarye, he’s shocked to discover a medieval society full of witches and warlocks, elves and monsters. How is it even possible? Worse, Rod’s advanced technology quickly gets him labeled a warlock, despite his constant denials.

Moreover, the Kingdom is in political turmoil, with a young girl-queen on the brink of civil war with her rebellious lords. Rod slowly discovers off-world organizations are behind the unrest, trying to subtly corrupt Gramarye away from democratic rule. His mission is threatened at every turn by fascists, anarchists, and double-dealing royalists playing vicious political power games for the future of the most unique–and perhaps most important–planet in the galaxy.

Aided only by a coven of teenage witches, a ragtag army of beggars, and his epileptic robot horse Fess, Rod decides the only way to thwart these destructive influences—-both native and off-planet—-is for him to become a part of the local fabric and lead Gramarye as one of their own. But to do so, Rod Gallowglass must put aside his own convictions and beliefs, and become a warlock, in spite of himself.

New Conan stories collection (2024)

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There is an all new collection of conan short stories coming out in 2024 by Titan Books. With stories including one from Scott Oden  and John C. Hocking who’s often considered to have written one of the best conan pastiche (unfortunately not available on kindle)

Here are all those available right now, there is at least one more scheduled

 

The Averoigne Archives (The Averoigne Cycle) by Clark Ashton Smith

The Averoigne Archives (The Averoigne Cycle) by Clark Ashton Smith
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See also  : The Averoigne Legacy: Tribute Tales in the World of Clark Ashton Smith for modern authors takes on Averoigne

ENTER THE HAUNTED LAND OF AVEROIGNE

Collected into one volume are all of Weird Tales author Clark Ashton Smith’s short stories of Averoigne, the sinister, monster-haunted province of medieval France. Werewolves and satyrs stalk the dark forests, witches and necromancers lurk in the swamps, and gargoyles and giants terrorize the cathedral city of Vyônes in the heart of Averoigne. Even the holy Abbey of Périgon is defiled by cursed statues and demons from the stars. Come, explore the mysteries of Averoigne… if you dare.

Includes these stories by Clark Ashton Smith:

  • Mother of Toads
  • The Maker of Gargoyles
  • The Holiness of Azédarac
  • A Night in Malnéant
  • The Colossus of Ylourgne
  • The Enchantress of Sylaire
  • The Beast of Averoigne
  • The Mandrakes
  • A Rendezvous in Averoigne
  • The Disinterment of Venus
  • The Satyr
  • The End of the Story
  • Averoigne (poem)

…and a map of Averoigne by Tim Kirk!

The Averoigne Legacy: Tribute Tales in the World of Clark Ashton Smith (The Averoigne Cycle)

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NOT THE END OF THE STORY!

The lore of Averoigne didn’t end with Clark Ashton Smith. Over the decades other writers, fascinated by this “Lovecraft country” of medieval France, added their own contributions in tales spanning history from the Roman era to modern day. Revisit Vyônes and Périgon, meet Luc le Chaudronnier and Azédarac once again, as old foes like the Gargoyles of Vyônes Cathedral and the Colossus of Ylourgne return to wreck more havoc.

But new threats are always lurking in the shadows – join the peasantry of Averoigne in their struggles to survive in their cursed, monster-haunted homeland as they face dangers ranging from ghostly cats to man-eating ogres. Tales of harpies and werewolves, witches and necromancers, changelings and cockatrices await you, as well as adversaries of the more mundane variety like fanatical Inquisitors, heretical cults, and druids serving dark gods.

For the first time collected together into one volume, you can read over two dozen poems and stories of Averoigne (including some never before published) by Mythos authors like DJ Tyrer, Ron Hilger, Richard Tierney, Brian McNaughton, Michael Minnis, and James Chambers, including:

  • THE ORACLE OF SADOQUA by Ron Hilger
  • THE WEDDING OF SHEILA-NA-GOG by G. Arthur Rahman & Richard L. Tierney
  • THE CULT OF THE SINGING FLAME by David Reid Ross
  • THE DOOM OF AZÉDARAC by Ron Hilger
  • THE PINK FLOWER OF SAINT ZÉNOBIE by Aaron Hollingsworth
  • HUGH THE DISCERNING by Garnett Elliott
  • THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF GHOSTLY CATS by Michael Minnis
  • UNHALLOWED GROUND, UNHOLY FLESH by James Chambers
  • THE LITTLE AND THE BIG by Michael Minnis
  • THE PASSING OF BELZÉVUTHE by Simon Whitechapel
  • THE BUTCHER OF VYÔNES by Michael Minnis
  • BLACK ART IN VYÔNES by Keith Chapman
  • THE COCKATRICE OF CORDELIERS by Michael Minnis
  • CLOTAIRE OF THE CROSS by Colin Harker
  • SYMPOSIUM OF THE GARGOYLE by Simon Whitechapel
  • THE QUARRY by Simon Whitechapel
  • THE GARGOYLES OF NOTRE DAME by Matthew Baugh
  • THE RETURN OF THE COLOSSUS by Brian McNaughton
  • THE MUSE OF AVEROIGNE by Ron Hilger & Henry J. Vester III
  • THE FELL FÊTE by Manuel Arenas
  • BOUFONOULA by D.J. Tyrer
  • A HONEYMOON IN AVEROIGNE by Trevor O. Childers

… PLUS over a dozen poems of Averoigne by H.P. Lovecraft, DJ Tyrer, Ashley Dioses, Wade German, Cardinal Cox, Ron Shiflet and others, AND a Map of Averoigne by multiple Hugo-award winning artist Tim Kirk!

Kane saga by Karl Edward Wagner

Kane saga by Karl Edward Wagner
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Where once the mighty Kane has passed, no one who lives forgets. Now, down the trail of past battles, Kane travels again. To the ruins of a devastated city peopled only with half-men and the waif they call their queen. To the half-burnt tavern where a woman Kane wronged long ago holds his child in keeping for the Devil. To the cave kingdom of the giants where glory and its aftermath await discovery. To the house of death itself where Kane retrieves a woman in love.

The past, the future, the present – all these are one for Kane as he travels through the centuries.

Contents:
“Undertow”
“Two Suns Setting”
“The Dark Muse”
“Raven’s Eyrie”
“Lynortis Reprise”
“Sing a Last Song of Valdese”

Legion from the shadow (Bran Mac Morn)

Legion from the shadow (Bran Mac Morn)
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see also : Conan: Road of Kings, another pastiche of Howard by Karl Edward Wagner

Karl Wagner wrote this pastiche of Robert E. Howard’s pictish king, Bran Mac Morn during the heyday, resurgence, or whatever it was of Howard reprints in paperback. Wagner wove a tale of swords and sorcery around the very real disappearance of the Roman 9th Legion in Britain and what a tale it is. Despite his success as a writer of heroic fantasy, Wagner always considered himself more a writer of horror than of sword and sorcery. As was his trademark at the time (and predating the “splatterpunks”) there’s particularly shocking and gruesome scene in this book that will surprise you and stick with you. Bran Mac Morn is, unfortunately, not well known among Howard’s great fantasy characters.

This book was intended to be the first of a series and a second, “Queen of the Night” was written but never published in English due to it becoming entangled in the bankruptcy of Zebra Books for whom it was written (although there are rumors that it appeared in Germany). Pity. Some publisher would do us all a service by extracting “Queen of the Night” from limbo. In addition to his own novels and stories of Kane, Wagner went on to write one more Howard pastiche, a celebrated Conan novel titled “Road of Kings.” And although that book is equally worth your attention, “Legion From the Shadows” ranks as an outstanding example of what a pastiche should a work true to the spirit of the original author’s work while respectfully and creatively furthering the mythology of the character. If you’re a Howard fan or a Karl Wagner fan and this book isn’t on your self you have a gap there that seriously needs filling.

 

Conan: Road of Kings

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Often regarded as one of the best Conan pastiches

see also : Legion from the shadow, another pastiche of Howard by Karl Edward Wagner

Facing the gallows for defending his honor-by killing the captain of the guard-the mighty Conan jumps feet first into a rescue attempt of one of his fellow prisoners. When Conan learns his rescuers are the daring Rebels of the White Rose, he joins their blood-soaked insurrection.

But Conan’s struggles are only beginning, for the road to the throne is defended by the Final Guard–indestructible warriors made of stone. Conan must draw steel against these indomitable foes and pray that Krom will guide his blade both strong and true.

Cold Iron (Masters & Mages Book 1)

Cold Iron (Masters & Mages Book 1)
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“Utterly, utterly brilliant. A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy – world building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron is at the top of his game.”―John Gwynne, author of The Faithful and the Fallen series

“Cold Iron is fantastic. It shimmers like a well-honed sword blade.”―Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives

A young mage-in-training takes up the sword and is unwittingly pulled into a violent political upheaval, in the first book of this epic fantasy trilogy by Miles Cameron, author of The Red Knight.

Aranthur is a promising young mage. But the world is not safe and after a confrontation leaves him no choice but to display his skill with a blade, Aranthur is instructed to train under a renowned Master of Swords.

During his intensive training he begins to question the bloody life he’s chosen. And while studying under the Master, he finds himself thrown into the middle of a political revolt that will impact everyone he’s come to know.

To protect his friends, Arnathur will be forced to decide if he can truly follow the Master of Swords into a life of violence and cold-hearted commitment to the blade.

The Beast of Maug Maurai, Part One: The Culling

The Beast of Maug Maurai, Part One: The Culling
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Grae Barragns is no hero.
He knows there isn’t a man alive who can fulfill the promise of such a word. But when a caravan transporting a noble family is savaged in the haunted forest of Maug Maurai, Grae is ordered to be a hero. And a villain. It’s a handful for an officer whose last assignment was capturing runaway orchard pigs. Such is the fate of a commoner among the high-born officer corps of the King’s army.
Until now.
Grae is ordered to lead a small squad into the forest to kill the legendary Beast of Maug Maurai. It’s a suicide mission, but if he succeeds he will reap glory, a noble title, lands, and, most importantly, respect.
All he has to do is slay the most dangerous creature in the kingdom with the help of a squad of misfits and criminals, and a philosophical female archer who chips away at his deepest convictions.
Before he sets out Grae receives one last ugly detail. A secret secondary assignment that makes it clear to him why he was chosen to lead the squad. It’s the first order Grae has ever considered disobeying, an order that will force him to choose between his loyalty and his morality. And he’s certain that the wrong choice will plunge the kingdom into civil war.
The Culling is the first of a three-part novel.