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Dance of Jesters

“Like the calm before the storm, this starts softly, then BOOM." -Amazon Review

From betrayal’s ashes, a vengeful dance begins.

Dance of Jesters is the gripping first installment of The Great Dance, a series chronicling the revenge and redemption of a once-honorable man. If you crave dark magic, fast-paced action, swashbuckling adventure, political intrigue, and heart-wrenching dilemmas, you won’t want to miss this enthralling new series from D.W. Hawkins, author of The Seven Signs.

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Meet the Author

D.W. Hawkins fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, and spent a large chunk of his life in the military. He’s been in a motorcycle club and in college classrooms. He swam naked in the Potomac and survived a knife fight in a foreign country. He’s played his guitar on three separate continents. He’s probably on a watchlist somewhere, but he couldn’t tell you which.

Now he writes stories about wizards, and he hopes you enjoy his books.

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D.W. Hawkins

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My Books

The Seven Signs

A six book classic fantasy series with a compelling cast of characters and a dark flavor. If you like long books, deep characters, and world-ending stakes, The Seven Signs is for you.

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The Great Dance

A dark tale of magic and revenge inspired by swashbuckling classics and modern video games. Join Esteban Audaz as he strikes back at those who stole his home and left him for dead. For fans of The Count of Monte Cristo and Assassin’s Creed.

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Patreon Exclusives

From Historical Fantasy based in Ancient Rome to Space Operas unfolding in distant galaxies, Patreon allows access to new and unexplored realms. From books to voting rights and community bonuses, the benefits of support are many. Works in progress and special editions are also available for purchase, no membership necessary.

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"It's not every day that a random book not only hooks me, but damn near breaks my neck with unpredictable twists and turns... I couldn't put this book down, not even at work. Whatever's next, I'm here for it."

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The Next Chapter

by | Jan 3, 2025 |

Right now, I'm sitting in a lovely little AirBnB in Sedona, AZ. If you've never been to Sedona, it's a unique little place. It has some of the best views the Southwestern United States has to offer, with red rock mesas dotted with vibrant desert vegetation. You can...

How I Knee-Capped Myself

by | Dec 6, 2024 |

This is a little story about how The Seven Signs came about, the mistakes I made along the way, and how the creative journey comes with many pitfalls and obstacles. @dwhawkins How my #epicfantasy series The Seven Signs came about, and how I messed it up #booktok...

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D.W. Hawkins

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