Sorcery & Subterfuge

Forget what you’ve heard about epic quests – most magic is just a series of awkward mistakes and elaborate deceptions. Welcome to Sorcery & Subterfuge, a collection of short fantasy stories in which you will find ancient sceptres, mystical fogs, forbidden spells, impressive illusions, sneaky plans, daring rescues, stolen gold and sudden bursts of magic.

Join the adventures of an invisible prince, mischievous imps, an elf with ogre genes, a royal assassin, a peasant girl turned queen, a phoenix in human form, dwarf pirates, a familiar that isn’t quite what it seems, and the majestic ryokin – sentient winged sabretooth cats with magic flowing through their veins.

These 14 stories all reveal the same truth: Magic is rarely neat, is often dangerous, and almost always results in something unexpected. If you love magic and twists you won’t see coming, this book is for you.