Split the Party
Fleeing from a vengeful king has sent the former NPCs across Solium’s borders, into the kingdom of Alcatham. As wanted fugitives, they head to the small farming village of Briarwillow, hoping to blend in, lay-low, and avoid trouble at all costs.
Unfortunately, Briarwillow has problems all its own, and its troubles quickly become theirs. If they hope to survive long enough to escape, they’ll have to tackle an all-but-forgotten mystery buried at the town’s border, as well as seek the wisdom of a mysterious group of mages.
With time, magic, and at least one god against them, it will take everything they’ve got to save Briarwillow, and themselves.
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Drew Hayes
In the wild, often absurd corners of genre fiction, few voices strike the balance between sharp wit and sincere heart quite like Drew Hayes. Whether he’s sending up the tropes of superhero sagas in Super Powereds, crafting morally flexible adventuring parties in NPCs, or guiding reluctant vampire accountants through supernatural bureaucracy in Fred, the Vampire Accountant, Hayes brings a uniquely comedic lens to the fantastic and the far-fetched.
His stories rarely unfold in the expected way—and that’s the point. Hayes thrives in the gray areas: where power doesn’t always make you a hero, and side characters are anything but secondary. His humor isn’t just clever; it’s often quietly subversive, inviting readers to question the scaffolding of genre norms while still enjoying every beat of the ride. One minute you’re laughing at a deadpan joke about dungeon politics, the next you’re unexpectedly moved by a character’s growth or ethical dilemma. It’s satire, sure, but never without soul.
Spells, Swords, & Stealth
In a world where magic isn’t just a tool but a way of life, and where adventurers are often more concerned with personal goals than the greater good, Spells, Swords, & Stealth delivers a refreshing take on the classic fantasy narrative. Here, the line between hero and anti-hero is often blurred, and even the most unlikely companions must navigate complex challenges, shifting alliances, and the constant pull of personal ambition.
Spells, Swords, & Stealth consists of five books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
