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Epic Fantasy. Adventure. Swords and Sorcery. A touch of Grimdark.

Jael Lyonheart and Genna the Lark walked away from the Freebooters, from a life of blood and contracts, to forge something different: a knighthood that serves no lord, no king, only justice. But building an order from nothing is no easy feat. With only a handful of loyal...

The Witch and the Blade is the first book in The Freebooters; andis the 11th book in the world of Espa, an epic fantasy saga.This book unfolds alongside the events of Valhelm, The Dragon.

Dive into a fresh chapter of the world of Espa, perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike. The Reader can start with this book, kicking off The...

Plankholder is the gripping second installment in the Freebooters series and the twelfth entry in the sweeping Espa Chronicle.

This chapter delves deeper into the world of the Freebooters, a legendary millennia-old mercenary company renowned for their unorthodox strategies and unshakable bonds of loyalty.

Follow the rise of Jael, once dismissed as...

The Noose of Thorns is the third installment in the immersive Freebooters series and the fourteenth book in the expansive World of Espa saga. This chapter plunges deeper into the lives of the Freebooters, a storied mercenary company with millennia of history, as they navigate the aftermath of pivotal changes from their foothold in the bustling...

The Word is the fourth installment in the Freebooters series and the fifteenth book in the expansive World of Espa saga. This compelling collection of ten short stories delves into the origins of some of the most iconic members of the Freebooters, exploring the trials, choices, and circumstances that led them to join the legendary mercenary...

The odyssey of Jael Lyonheart, as he is thrust into the life of a prisoner, and separated from his family, the Freebooters.
Lyonheart is a Freebooters tale that stands begins the Freebooters Odyssey story arc, offering an intimate focus on a single member of the company and his harrowing journey after being captured by the enigmatic and dangerous...

Picking up where Lyonheart left off, Jael’s journey presses onward as he searches for the scattered Freebooters and his beloved, Danni. Joined by Arcos and Genna, Jael reconnects with long-lost family members, unearths deeper truths about honor and duty, and forges unexpected alliances in the unlikeliest of places. His relentless pursuit brings...

Picking up where Homecoming left off, Jael, Genna, Arcos, Cargan, and Senator Barister press forward in their search for the Freebooters. Their journey takes them to the mage-ruled city of The Jewel, where they work with powerful archmagi to breach an ancient magical prison, uncovering secrets long buried. Along the way, Jael trains as a knight...

In the gripping conclusion of the Freebooters’ Odyssey story arc, Jael, broken but unyielding continues on his quest to unite all the captured and missing Freebooters. As the party faces trials together, Jael deepens his ties with his newfound family, battling ancient evils that threaten their mission and enduring devastating losses that will...

After the Odyssey, the hunt for the Noose of Thorns continues. Jael, broken but unyielding, embarks on a new odyssey alongside Genna, vowing to bring Derric and the Noose of Thorns to justice. Determined to track Derric, the pair discovers he has fled to the Iron Kingdom.

However, upon reaching the island, Genna is unable to confront her own...

The Freebooters have survived captivity, betrayal, and loss, but their fight is far from over. As they regroup, old wounds remain unhealed, and new conflicts threaten to tear them apart. Their pursuit of a dangerous enemy leads them deep into Raakonia, where shadows of the past collide with the dangers of the present.

Meanwhile, Jael and Genna...

Epic fantasy. Grimdark, and elements of Dark Fantasy. Romance and occasional spice. Deep characters and long plot arcs. Mercenaries. Welcome to the Freebooters.

With Jael gone, the Freebooters turn to Eruch as captain. As they rebuild their ranks and take on a host of new mates, something begins to shift. Eruch is changing—becoming harder,...

The throne was stolen. The empire was fractured. The war was inevitable.

Elise, The Lioness is the climax of the Gold Saga Trilogy, finalizing plots began in the Espa Chronicle. In this penultimate story Janus the Usurper, in his sixth year of reign, faces off against the three most powerful women of the empire: his wife Empress Angelica once...

Janus, The Usurper is the thirteenth installment in the Espa Chronicle, an epic fantasy saga, and the second book of The Gold Saga. Picking up over two years after the dramatic events of Valhelm, The Dragon, the story finds Janus firmly entrenched as the emperor of Raakonia. The highly anticipated Great Cup looms on the horizon, timed with the...

Valhelm, The Dragon is the 10th book in the world of Espa, an epic fantasy saga; and it serves as the first book of The Gold Saga, which picks up after the conclusion of Knight of Knights, and the 9 book Espa Chronicle series. This book unfolds alongside the events of the first book of The Freebooters.

The Libertan War has ended, leaving the...

Knight of Knights is the culminating ninth installment in The Espa Chronicle, an epic fantasy saga chronicling the rise and fall of the Raakonian Empire, and conclusion of the first series, The Espa Chronicle, before branching out into The Freebooters and The Gold Saga.

The high elves continue their relentless conquest, pushing deeper into...

The Book of Traitors is the riveting eighth chapter in The Espa Chronicle, an epic fantasy saga chronicling the rise and fall of the Raakonian Empire.

Janus, the fledgling prince, has escaped across the sea to a land ruled by gladiators and pirates, with his deadly sister Cirilla ever at his side. Cyrus Honadel, shattered in mind and consumed by...

The Lion, The Dragon, The Matriarchs is the gripping seventh chapter in The Espa Chronicle, an epic fantasy saga that traces the rise and fall of the Raakonian Empire.

As war consumes the southern provinces, Elise grapples with a deepening conflict—not just with the looming threat of war, but with her father and the emperor’s ever-tightening grip...

Ambition and Oaths marks the sixth thrilling chapter in The Espa Chronicle, an epic fantasy series chronicling the rise and fall of the Raakonian Empire.

With the war in the south concluded, the Val E Naa focus on rebuilding, but a new danger looms as noble houses spin their webs of intrigue and ambition. Dragus, wild and boorish, is forced to...

Price of Fealty is the fifth installment in the epic fantasy series, The Espa Chronicle, which chronicles the rise and fall of the Raakonian Empire, the struggles of the Val E Naa wastes, and the intrigues of the High Elven Kingdom.

The war in the south has ended, but the Raakonian Empire continues to face mounting challenges. While the Val E Naa...

Whetstone is the fourth installment in the epic fantasy series, The Espa Chronicle, which chronicles the rise and fall of the Raakonian Empire, the struggles of the Val E Naa wastes, and the intrigues of the High Elven Kingdom.

The story continues the epic conflict between two nations, with interlocking characters fighting for survival, meaning,...

Ashes of the Pyre is the third installment in the epic fantasy series, The Espa Chronicle, which chronicles the rise and fall of the Raakonian Empire, the struggles of the Val E Naa wastes, and the intrigues of the High Elven Kingdom.

The story begins amidst a devastating war between two nations. Interlocking characters fight for survival,...

The Gallows Crown is the second book of the Espa Chronicle, a massive epic fantasy series that tells the story of the Raakonian Empire, Val E Naa wastes, and the High Elven Kingdom. It begins with a war between two nations with interlocking characters trying their best to survive, find meaning, and build a better future in the most desolate and...

In this gripping prelude to the Espa Chronicle, Peela, a fiery witch from the unforgiving wastes of the Val E Naa, sets out on a perilous quest to retrieve a key that unlocks the path to her people’s lost legacy. Her journey leads her to Bordertown, a chaotic Raakonian settlement teeming with danger, intrigue, and those who view her kind as...

A quick glimpse into the world of the Freebooters, the storied millennia old mercenary company. In an effort to attract some readers to this series, this short story, around 12,000 words is about everyone’s favorite drunken magus: Brannon.

Drunk and Bloody is a darkly comic plunge into the underbelly of Imperial City, where magic is sold, debts...

Myths and Strands is the fourth installment in the epic fantasy series, The Espa Chronicle, which chronicles the rise and fall of the Raakonian Empire, the struggles of the Val E Naa wastes, and the intrigues of the High Elven Kingdom.

This collection of short stories offers a glimpse into the lives of characters directly connected to the main...

This anthology collects Freebooters books 5,6,7, and 8; presented in the manner I initially wrote them: as one large book. Weighing in at 480,000 words, I thought it would be fun to offer the ebook version of this in one format!

The odyssey of Jael Lyonheart, as he is thrust into the life of a prisoner, and separated from his family, the...

For the ease of ebook readers, this Anthology collects The Gold Saga Trilogy:

Valhelm, The Dragon
Janus, The Usurper
Elise, The Lioness

Into one format, to chronicle the war for the throne of Raakonia.

Embark on an epic adventure with The Espa Chronicle Anthology III, a captivating collection that gathers all the published short stories from The World of Espa, along with brand-new tales exclusive to this volume. This anthology spans across Myths & Strands, The Word, and shorts from Valhelm and The Dragon, while introducing fresh narratives...

The Espa Chronicle Anthology II

Embark on an epic journey with The Espa Chronicle Anthology II, a collection of the first four books in the sweeping fantasy series: Ambitions & Oaths, The Lion, The Dragon, The Matriarchs, The Book of Traitors, and Knight of Knights.

Set in a richly imagined world, The Espa Chronicle unfolds across the vast...

The Espa Chronicle Anthology I

Embark on an epic journey with The Espa Chronicle Anthology I, a collection of the first four books in the sweeping fantasy series: The Gallows Crown, Ashes of the Pyre, Whetstone, and Price of Fealty.

Set in a richly imagined world, The Espa Chronicle unfolds across the vast landscapes of the Raakonian Empire, the...

MAGA is Killing Us: Self-Indulgent Anger Poems of Angry Middle Age, is a poetry collection written from the standpoint of delivering raw, unfiltered poems in a variety of styles forged in the crucible of middle age. This is born from political exhaustion, and relentless reflection. This is not a call to arms, it’s a scream into the void, a fist...