Dark Fantasy

Classic Fantasy with elements of Grimdark and Horror.

The Killings at Rockman’s Ford

The Killings at Rockman’s Ford

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Seven Signs, Book 0.5
Genre: Dark Fantasy

Rockman’s Ford is the kind of quiet frontier town where terrible things don’t happen—until a man turns up dead, slaughtered by hostile sorcery. Called to investigate, warlock D’Jenn Pike finds himself tangled in secrets the townsfolk would rather keep buried.

With the bodies mounting, D’Jenn becomes the only shield between Rockman’s Ford and vengeful magic—but every step closer to the truth could see him hanged beside the murderer. Because in this world, the guilty must pay, and the gods care nothing for justice.

The Killings at Rockman’s Ford is a dark, atmospheric prequel to The Seven Signs—a saga of magic, conspiracy, and choices that always cut deep. If you crave fantasy full of intrigue, danger, and morally gray heroes, start here.

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Child of the Flames

Child of the Flames

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Seven Signs, Book 1
Genre: Dark Fantasy

The Galanian Empire's soldiers strike at dawn, armed with steel and insatiable cruelty. In their quest for an ancient relic, they extinguish Shawna Llewan's family, leaving her world in smoldering ruins.

But fire is the birthplace of the fiercest blades.

Bearing her mother's heirloom—the very artifact that brought doom upon her family—Shawna embarks on a perilous journey to unravel a conspiracy that could cast the world into eternal darkness. To survive, she must transform into a vengeful weapon.

Fueled by wrath, she becomes a blade aimed at the hearts of her adversaries—the Child of the Flames.

Child of the Flames, the captivating first book of The Seven Signs, invites you to explore a sword and sorcery saga teeming with magic, intrigue, action, and mystery. Discover your new favorite series and venture into a mesmerizing new realm. Purchase now and ignite your imagination.

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The Knife in the Dark

The Knife in the Dark

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Seven Signs, Book 2
Genre: Dark Fantasy

Driven by the enigma of the armlet's power, Shawna and her allies journey to a city steeped in ancient magic. Beneath its majestic façade, however, lies a fragile foundation built on secrets and deceit. With each new revelation, the city's bedrock crumbles further, revealing the cunning conspirators that skulk in the shadows, eager to ensnare the unsuspecting.

The mysteries of the past tantalize, but their allure could spell doom for those who dare to delve deeper.

The Knife in the Dark, the enthralling second installment of The Seven Signs, immerses you in a sword and sorcery saga brimming with magic, intrigue, action, and mystery. Lose yourself in a world where every turn unveils unexpected twists, holding you captive until the very end.

Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of darkness. Purchase now and unravel the secrets buried within.

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The Old Man of the Temple

The Old Man of the Temple

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Seven Signs, Book 3
Genre: Dark Fantasy

On the run from the Conclave, Dormael and his companions escape with the coveted armlet in tow. Pursued by erstwhile allies, they embark on a perilous journey to an ancient ruin—a place where secrets older than the stones themselves lie entombed. In the catacombs of the forgotten, pain and darkness linger, but an even greater threat may be stalking them from behind.

The war has just begun, and the gods shall measure the cost in blood.

The Old Man of the Temple, the gripping third installment of The Seven Signs, invites you to dive deeper into a sword and sorcery saga teeming with magic, intrigue, action, and mystery. Venture further into an immersive world that will steal your slumber and leave you craving more.

Continue your exhilarating journey into the heart of darkness. Purchase now and uncover the ancient secrets that await.

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The City Under the Mountain

The City Under the Mountain

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Seven Signs, Book 4
Genre: Dark Fantasy

Dormael and his companions venture into the treacherous wilds to find the next piece of the Nar'doroc. Their search unearths a forsaken graveyard shrouded in secrets and lost to the passage of time. Its revelations may lead them to the next fragment of the shattered artifact, but the shadows of its past hide unseen perils.

Beyond the Stormy Sea, Nalia Arynthaal, Princess of the Winter Passes, plunges into the heart of a warring empire. Fueled by cunning and icy determination, she seeks vengeance against those who dishonored her family. Besieged by foes, Nalia must forge an alliance with a treacherous partner to topple an empire fortified by thousands of unflinching blades. To reclaim her family's honor, she may have to sacrifice her own.

In the city beneath the mountain, deadly secrets stir, poised to unleash destruction on a cataclysmic scale.

The City Under the Mountain, the riveting fourth installment of The Seven Signs, draws you deeper into a sword and sorcery saga teeming with magic, intrigue, action, and mystery. Delve further into a captivating world that will rob you of sleep and leave you hungry for more.

Embark on your next exhilarating journey into the heart of darkness. Purchase now and discover the secrets buried beneath the mountain.

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The Oath of the Blade

The Oath of the Blade

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Seven Signs, Book 5
Genre: Dark Fantasy

The agents of destruction grow stronger, hunting the shattered fragments of the ancient Nar'doroc. Preparing for their final, deadly blow, the dead rise to join their cause. Defenders of the world race against time to assemble the artifact, but their efforts may lead to their downfall.

War rages in the south, where a relentless, unseen killer stalks the front lines. Valiant warriors fight for their lives, but the shadows hide a threat that even steel cannot defeat.

For without heart, steel is nothing, and hearts will be tested.

The Oath of the Blade, the gripping fifth installment of The Seven Signs, continues a sword and sorcery series filled with magic, intrigue, action, and mystery. Delve deeper into a captivating world that will keep you up at night, eager for more.

Embark on your next thrilling journey through a dark and dangerous world. Buy now and face the greatest challenges yet.

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The Shadow of Death

The Shadow of Death

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Seven Signs, Book 6
Genre: Dark Fantasy

A formidable goddess roams the world, leaving a trail of destruction behind. Nothing survives her regard. Under the command of sinister masters, the dead march onward, spreading chaos and devastation.

The quest for the shattered Nar'doroc reaches a critical point, with only a few set to endure its final moments. To confront the encroaching darkness, one must possess an unyielding inner flame, but even the brightest light struggles to pierce the gathering shadows.

Shadows whisper. Shadows lie. Shadows live and shadows die.

The Shadow of Death, the captivating sixth installment of The Seven Signs, continues a sword and sorcery series filled with magic, intrigue, action, horror, and mystery. If you're looking for a new world to dive into, The Seven Signs will keep you hooked and craving more.

Buy now and continue your journey into a dark and captivating world.

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The Heart of the Wasteland

The Heart of the Wasteland

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Seven Signs, Book 7
Genre: Dark Fantasy

The dome has fallen over Shundov. Inside, Maaz gathers the Seven Signs and prepares a ritual of blood and fire to claim the power of the gods.

Outside the walls, armies clash in a wasteland of ash and ruin. Maarkov stands against his brother with steel in hand and vengeance in his heart. Shawna’s rage threatens to consume everything she’s sworn to protect. Bethany teeters on the edge of damnation, her Shadow whispering promises of power in the dark.

When the last Sign is claimed, a child must die, and the world will break—or be remade in horror.

The war ends here. The gods grant no mercy.

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Dance of Jesters

Dance of Jesters

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Author: D.W. Hawkins
Series: The Great Dance, Book 1
Genre: Dark Fantasy

Esteban Audaz had it all – wealth, power, and respect. As ruler of a prosperous oceanside city, he enjoyed a storied name and the love of a beautiful woman. But when betrayal strikes, he is attacked and left for dead, his life in ruins.

Washed ashore on an island cloaked in myth and fear, Esteban discovers the remnants of a long-dead civilization. Amidst the tropical forest, he encounters a enigmatic man guarding a dark secret, while ancient, powerful forces lie dormant within the island's ruins.

Fueled by vengeance, Esteban forges himself into a weapon to reclaim his home. As he faces unexpected alliances and formidable enemies, his quest for revenge transforms into a journey of self-discovery. As war looms on the horizon, the fate of Vilancia hangs in the balance. Esteban must choose between becoming the spark that ignites destruction or the flame that purges the corruption at the heart of his realm.

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.

Dive in now and immerse yourself in a world of mystery and betrayal.

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Defiant Guardians

Defiant Guardians

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The Silent Blade - by Jacob Peppers

The Downs, the poor district of the city of Avarest, is home to cutthroats and thieves, pickpockets and prostitutes, all of whom pay tribute to one of two powerful crime bosses. It is also home to Aaron Envelar, a disillusioned sellsword known as the Silent Blade, who cares nothing for the criminal overlords or their schemes, who only wants to survive and make a little coin in the process.

But when a group of unwitting thugs steal his mother’s necklace, the only link he has to his murdered parents, Aaron decides that sometimes gold isn’t enough—sometimes, blood is the only payment worth taking. And whatever else will come, this time, he will not be silent. After all, when you take everything from a man, what else does he have to lose?

The Killings at Rockman's Ford - by D.W. Hawkins

A dangerous fugitive. A deadly secret. An unwelcome champion.

For generations, the seasons have turned with indifference to the sleepy hamlet of Rockman’s Ford. Residents and visitors alike would say it’s a delightful place where terrible things don’t happen—not murder, and never sorcery. Those things happen to other people in other places.

When a man is found murdered by hostile magic, the peaceful illusion is rocked by the emergence of dark secrets.
For D’Jenn Pike, a Warlock of the Conclave, hostile magic is an everyday occurrence. When he’s asked to help find the killer, his soul is tested by the chase. With bodies mounting, D’Jenn is all that stands between Rockman’s Ford and vengeful magic, but his courage could get him hanged alongside the murderer.

The guilty must pay, but the gods have no interest in justice.

The Renegade Apprentice - by Andy Peloquin

A fight to the death. The prize: freedom.

Evren hates the endless torments and cruelties of his life as an apprentice priest. When he finds the opportunity to flee, he seizes it in both fists.

But the streets of Vothmot hold their own share of dangers. He must battle street thugs, rival gangs, even his own trusted comrades to truly be free.

Dragon Born - by Aaron Hodges

For five long years, Enala has lived in exile. And for five years she has trained, mastering the arts of war and survival. Yet she remains trapped, forbidden to leave the boundaries of the forest. Smothered by her parents, she longs for adventure, for the chance to escape the stagnation of her life. Desperate, Enala turns to the only creatures that might help. The Gold Dragons…

Cambion - by Stevie Collier

A pastor for a mother.

A demon for a father.

The devil wanted a son, and, using his evil trickery, was able to obtain one while simultaneously spitting in God's face.
Follow the path of a teen once loved by everyone who is now hated.

What makes him so different isn't just the horns that sprout from his head, but the powers the devil has bestowed upon him.

Will he use them to slaughter the followers of God? Those who so easily turned their backs on him? Will he accept his heir to the dark throne?

Or, will he use his powers to fight his serpent of a father and all his minions?

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From the Shadows

From the Shadows

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I thought I would be the hero. Instead, I became the villain.

They curse me, call me ruthless, insane, unhinged… a monster.

But is life so black and white?

What if they took the time to understand my motivations? Would they still condemn me if they recognized the same monster lurking inside themselves? There’s a villain inside us all. Unhinge yourself from reality and walk with me into the darkness.

If you dare…

From the Shadows is an anthology of twenty-one villainous stories brought to you by the authors of Indie Fantasy Addicts.

★Bonus Content★ An audiobook of Bound in Death by Angel Haze, narrated by Andy Peloquin

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From the Ashes

From the Ashes

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When the swords are sheathed, the dead are counted, and the head is crowned, heroes step back into the shadows. Their destinies fulfilled, some may rest in the accolades of their fame while others drink their nightmares into silence.

But when a hero retires and their purpose is lost, how will they find their way forward? Will their lives end in the glorious triumph of battle? In the gutter with the rats? Or can old legends learn new tricks and embrace a different destiny?

With stories that span the spectrum of lighthearted and humorous to the depths of decay and despair, this anthology explores what happens when a hero must once more rise from the ashes...

From the Ashes is an anthology of fourteen heroic stories brought to you by the authors of Indie Fantasy Addicts.

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