Books published by publisher Blacksword Books

The ex-con. The cookie man. And the woman in the trunk."A non-stop page turner ... Bad Penny is intense." Larry Correia, New York Times Bestselling AuthorFrank, an Army Special Forces vet, screwed up, went to prison, and is now out, living in small-town Wyoming and trying to go straight. But then some old "friends" from the big house come to collect on a favor, and everything goes totally nuts, forcing Frank to go outside the law to save the one thing he cherishes most.Frank debuts is this fast-moving, action-packed, roller-coaster of suspense from John D. Brown. Fans of Lee Child, Robert Crais, and Burn Notice will be delighted by the action, characters, and high-stakes twists.

"Provocative." "Engrossing." "Like nothing you have read before." Try the book Brandon Sanderson, David Farland, and Larry Corriea loved.The leaders of the lands are pawns of greater powers, a race of creatures that herd and feed upon humans. And the ancient overseer of the clan lands has returned for her harvest.The only ones that stand in her way are a spirited blacksmith’s daughter accused of using the abominable sleth magic.The young man who hunts her.And a ferocious monster who only wants to be free.Trapped in a web of lies and ancient secrets, the three must struggle to overcome a power far beyond their own before it’s everlastingly too late.Epic fantasy readers will enjoy the perilous adventure in a rich world filled with fearsome creatures, bold characters, and arcane lore.What people are saying:“It was great!" ~ BRANDON SANDERSON, New York Times best-selling author “Engrossing debut . . . Readers will be rewarded with a thoroughly enjoyable fantasy adventure.” ~ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “A provocative, suspenseful beginning of a new series.” ~ BOOKLIST “This well-wrought tale of families in conflict against both politics and religion represents a welcome addition to large-scale fantasy.” ~ LIBRARY JOURNAL (Starred Review!) “Engrossed enough to pound through this novel in a couple of sittings.” ~ LARRY CORREIA, New York Times best-selling author

This job with the drover just might save him, if it doesn’t kill him first.Ferran, a scrappy youth, is doomed to slavery if he can’t gather the money his family owes the new Lord. After thieves beat and rob him, his prospects look dim. However, just before the debt comes due, a mysterious drover shows up at the village. War with the Kingdom of Osson is imminent, and the drover needs to hire a few good hands to help him drive a herd of cattle to the mage queen for her army. It’s Ferran’s salvation, but only if he can win a slot on the crew. And then survive the deadly perils along the trail.Fans of Rangers Apprentice, The Brotherband Chronicles, and Percy Jackson will enjoy the rollicking action and adventure.

Mokad’s most deadly sleth killer has arrived. And he’s coming to clean house.Argoth and Shim have only a short season before Mokad comes to annihilate them. If they’re going to survive, they will need to raise an army of dreadmen and fell-maidens and train them in the lore. Argoth sends out a call to Groves throughout the western lands and begins to train Talen, Sugar, and three hundred others. But Mokad isn’t waiting. It’s sent its Guardian—a terrifying sleth killer who quickly infiltrates Shim’s organization. Outnumbered and outmatched, humankind is about to lose its first chance in an age to fight against those who enslave them. Unless, of course, this new Grove can find a way to do what no other has ever done before.

Tough, Brave, and Likely to Die The adventure continues. Ferran and the rest of the crew try to slip away from Pencoy’s lands unnoticed and head for the Blight. Of course it’s madness—five boys, two older men, and a dog driving a herd of cattle through that place. Who knows what twisted evil resides there? Or whether they will make it through alive.But who’s to say the little band will even reach those dark borders when there are rough men on their trail seeking revenge?The drovers have no idea what awaits them. And they’re going to have to pull together if they want to survive.The Drovers is a coming-of-age, epic fantasy series. Fans of Rangers Apprentice, The Brotherband Chronicles, and Percy Jackson will enjoy the action, suspense, and delightful characters.

Frank, an Army Special Forces vet, screwed up, went to prison, and is now out, living in small-town Wyoming and trying to go straight. But then some old "friends" from the big house come to collect on a favor, and everything goes totally nuts, forcing Frank to go outside the law to save the one thing he cherishes most.* * * * *“A nonstop page turner!" —Larry Correia, New York Times Bestselling Author“John Brown understands trouble makers and misfits. A Green Beret against a drug cartel, hardly a fair fight. Bad Penny will keep your attention and raise your pulse rate.” —Lieutenant Colonel Marcus Custer, US Army Special Forces“An excellent attempt-at-redemption story set in a hard land with a cast of characters from all along the good-guy/bad-guy continuum.”—Deputy Sheriff Mark Lee

Argoth and Shim have only a short season before Mokad comes to annihilate them. If they’re going to survive, they will need to raise an army of dreadmen and fell-maidens and train them in the lore. Argoth sends out a call to Groves throughout the western lands and begins to train Talen, Sugar, and three hundred others. But Mokad isn’t waiting. Mokad has already sent an armada with armies from four glorydoms. It has also sent its Guardian—a terrifying Divine everyone thinks is a sleth ally, coming with an invitation from Argoth himself to join Shim’s men.Outnumbered and outmatched, humankind is about to lose its first chance in an age to fight against those who enslave them. Unless, of course, this new Grove can find a way to do what no other has ever done before.

This job with the drover just might save him, if it doesn’t kill him first.Ferran, a scrappy youth, is doomed to slavery if he can’t gather the money his family owes the new Lord. After thieves beat and rob him, his prospects look dim.However, just before the debt comes due, a mysterious drover shows up at the village. War with the Kingdom of Osson is imminent, and the drover needs to hire a few good hands to help him drive a herd of cattle to the mage queen for her army.It’s Ferran’s salvation, but only if he can win a slot on the crew. And then survive the deadly perils along the trail.Fans of Rangers Apprentice, The Brotherband Chronicles, and Percy Jackson will enjoy the rollicking action and adventure.

A spirited blacksmith’s daughter accused of using the dark and terrifying sleth magic.The young man who hunts her.And the ferocious monster who only wants to be free.Trapped in a web of lies and ancient secrets, of right becoming wrong, the three must struggle not only against each other, but also a being of irresistible powers, a creature who is gathering her servants to usher in the impending human harvest.If the three succeed, they will save those they love the most. If they fail, the clans of the land fall with them.Thus begins the towering fantasy series that introduces an elaborate new world, a multifaceted system of magic, and a cast of compelling characters and creatures."A great setting, a smart story" ~ Brandon Sanderson

Tough, Brave, and Likely to Die The adventure continues. Ferran and the rest of the crew try to slip away from Pencoy’s lands unnoticed and head for the Blight. Of course it’s madness—five boys, two older men, and a dog driving a herd of cattle through that place. Who knows what twisted evil resides there? Or whether they will make it through alive.But who’s to say the little band will even reach those dark borders when there are rough men on their trail seeking revenge?The drovers have no idea what awaits them. And they’re going to have to pull together if they want to survive.The Drovers is a coming-of-age, epic fantasy series. Fans of Rangers Apprentice, The Brotherband Chronicles, and Percy Jackson will enjoy the action, suspense, and delightful characters.