The Last Shadow Epic available for purchase

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The Dark One’s Hand and its eight sequels are available to buy in paperback or ebook editions, or you can borrow them for free on Kindle Unlimited. Check them out here!

A summons from a long-lost mentor thrusts Reev Nax, a boy of uncertain parentage, into a fateful journey of discovery. Reev learns that an ancient evil has reawakened in the world of Varda, and that two prophetic figures, one the Hand of Light and the other, a man declared the Dark One’s Hand, are predicted to appear. Along the way, he will meet many friends—Fortunato, a warrior and tracker; Wrinn, a former pit fighter; Ambrass, a serving girl whose fate may be written in the stars; and more. But as the world spirals into chaos, a question arises: who is the long-awaited hero, and who is the Dark One’s Hand?

The Dark One’s Hand / The Last Shadow Epic now available for preorder

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The Dark One’s Hand, and the following eight books of the Last Shadow Epic, are now available for preorder. They are set for release on April 9, 2024.
You can download the first ebook here.
You can order the first paperback book here.
Download the entire series.
Buy all 9 in paperback:
1. The Dark One’s Hand
2. The Shadow of Lothan
3. The Iron Mask
4. Seven Against Seymus
5. The City of Light
6. Warriors of Telantis
7. The Doom of Qadirra
8. Order from Chaos
9. Telantis Reborn

A summons from a long-lost mentor thrusts Reev Nax, a boy of uncertain parentage, into a fateful journey of discovery. Reev learns that an ancient evil has reawakened in the world of Varda, and that two prophetic figures, one the Hand of Light and the other, a man declared the Dark One’s Hand, are predicted to appear. Along the way, he will meet many friends—Fortunato, a warrior and tracker; Wrinn, a former pit fighter; Ambrass, a serving girl whose fate may be written in the stars; and more. But as the world spirals into chaos, a question arises: who is the long-awaited hero, and who is the Dark One’s Hand?

Realms of Varda launch

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Hello, everybody. It’s been a few years since my last blog post, but if you read my newsletter or follow me on social media you know I’ve been busy writing, publishing and more. I’m announcing today the launch of www.vardabooks.com, where you can buy ebooks, print books, posters, and an ever-growing assortment of merchandise and more. I look forward to seeing you there!

Series finished

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blade of prophecyI am pleased to announce that I’ve finished the ninth and final book of the Wind of Destiny series.

I don’t know exactly when I began writing book one, A Hero’s Calling, but if I had to guess I’d say the journey began around August of 2015. It’s been three long years, but enjoyable to experience the characters and their stories.

Through stops and starts, and periods of focusing on other projects, I steadily wrote the books, one by one. I am so thankful to the readers who shared the journey with me. Now, it has come to an end, like all journeys have to, eventually.

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New book: A Hero’s Calling

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I have released a new book. Download a sample and check it out!

In ancient times, the dark god Kronos crafted weapons of war in his fiery lair. His worship has long been eradicated, his followers driven into hiding… and yet he remains…
Creatures of shadow are crawling through the land of Eloesus… they seek one man above all else: Theron, upstanding citizen, master swordsman, and veteran of many wars. As he flees, doom is falling over the land: clouds of fire hover over the ancient city of Thenai and infernal names not spoken in thousands of years thunder from the mountaintops.
A hero is needed. A wind of destiny is blowing, yet Theron is one false step from death.

Illustrations, encyclopediae and more

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I’ve had questions about various aspects of my world before. I wanted to point out a website where I put all my notes, written up as entries, as well as super illustrations that I have commissioned.

One entry I just updated is here: tp://vardhtabooks.com/fey-priestesses/

That part of my world is featured both in Fell Winter and Tide of War.

There are certain other entries with illustrations, but not many… yet.

Please do check it out!

New novel released: Tide of War

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tide of war coverI am happy to announce my new novel, “Tide of War” is available on Amazon. I had some technical issues with the pre-order system that I didn’t understand. I had this book finished long before I set it up; however, Internet gremlins conspired against me.

With this novel I blended elements of adventure, fantasy and chthonic horror. The cover was perfect for this novel, as the symbol of Zarubain where the novel is set is a lion on a blue field. The novel will only be $2.99 until it’s released on August 7, when the price will be raised to $5.99. I hope you take a look, and, hopefully, order. It’s currently available at…

Amazon, Kobo, Nook, Apple

New release: Army of Darkness omnibus

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coverA new print book of mine has been just released! This has an extensive glossary and a map, as well as numerous other features that have never been in any of my books before, including black and white illustrations in the glossary. The cost of the illustrations and other features mean it’s a bit more expensive than the other print books at $17.99, but I believe you will think it’s worth it. Send me an email, contact@aj-cooper.com, if you’d like a signed copy.

Click here to view it on Amazon.

It should be available on Barnes and Noble soon.

(Pardon the awkward placement of the text — Amazon cut off the top part of the cover for some reason. It looks much better in physical form.)

Now presenting… print books

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Now, three novels – Fell Winter, High Queen, and Dragon’s Son – are available in print, complete with maps. They have distinctive golden spines that I’m very proud of. You can order them at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

You can also order signed copies, as seen on the fancy new tab.

I am currently working with a wonderful illustrator to create some black and white sketches for the Vampire Origins novellas.

A new novella

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sword and talonThe summer brings more than heat to Miere. From the five lake towns of the north-east to the deepest recesses of the Eldenwood, rumors spread of the reawakened Old Religion. Women of latent power dream of the Horned God, and their worried husbands recall tales of the dark Sisters who once ruled the land.

Durant, a squire of the Order of the Tempest, was only passing through Miere with his companions, but finds himself inexplicably thrust into the center of the Witch War, a struggle of SWORD AND TALON. A novella.

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