Richard T. Drake

Fantasy Author

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    • The Hollow World Trilogy
      • Heir of the Hunted (Book 1)
      • Blood Law (Book 2)
      • The Azurine Prophecy (Book 3)
    • The Wardens of Lor Series
      • Rogue of Darkfae City (Book 1)
      • Rise of the Gray Hunter (Book 2)
    • The Bard the God the Thief & the Lady
    • The Power of Words
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The Crimson Star

February 15, 2016 By Richard T. Drake Leave a Comment

At that moment, Soma knew he was about to die. He knew as soon as he heard the scream. It washed up from the valley, rolling across the landscape. His worst nightmare given voice.

Soma’s eyes hardened. He started running towards home. His pale and naked legs moved at unthinking speed, carrying him down the hillside toward the village. Around him, his kin were doing the same: running, their faces alight with fear. They lived in a peaceful world; to hear such a cry would be terrifying, for they could not know what it was. Soma did, and his terror was greater.

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Catalin’s Gambit

February 15, 2016 By Richard T. Drake Leave a Comment

In a shadowy tavern in the slums of Syrentium, one meeting will decide the fate of the city.

Catalin Ruic, a young woman raised in the throat-cutting alleys of the docklands, is about to come face to face with the most dangerous man in the Circle of Kingdoms.

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