The Stagsblood Trilogy

One: The Stagsblood Prince

The stagsblood gave him powerful magic. But it can't give him back what he's lost...or what he will lose. A new gay fantasy epic begins.

Tel, handsome crown prince of Feigh, has negotiated an end to the war between his country and the strange queendom of Omela. He looks forward to an easy reign of wild parties and wilder men. The deities have other ideas, however, in this stunning tale of transformation, redemption, and love.

When his father dies suddenly, Tel is outmaneuvered by his brother, losing the throne. Tel’s faith prohibits him from raising his sword and spilling blood, so he accepts the humiliation, working to temper his brother’s baser impulses. But the new king’s reign takes a dark turn, and his collaborators begin to round up undesirables, including those with a magic called the stagsblood.

Tel must decide: Flee or fight? Running means abandoning his people to his brother’s evil whims. Standing his ground means the sin of total war. He has no army and only a few allies—and his magical secret.

Caip, his closest friend and protector, brings military experience and blunt advice. Her right hand, Dar, is the picture of loyalty. Tough, battle-scarred Bin doesn’t suffer fools gladly. And Vared, a mysterious singer-turned-diplomat from Omela, speaks the truth to Tel in ways no one else can.

Two: The Stagsblood King

The people of Feigh finally enjoy security and prosperity, but a new darkness threatens.

Tel has begun to heal his kingdom in the six years since the civil war. His grief-stricken heart is another matter. He has committed all his love and energy to his country and Ofya, his adopted daughter. For the first time in centuries, the world is free of war. To celebrate this triumph, Tel and his Omelan friend, Turo, conceive of the Peace Games. All nations are invited to send their strongest and fastest to Feigh for a festival of friendly athletic competition.

But a mysterious self-proclaimed king rises on the border of Feigh and Sheruck. He believes Tel plays a critical role in an ancient prophecy and will stop at nothing to see the foretelling through. Blindsided by the new monarch’s aggression, Tel finds himself in an impossible position.

Stripped of his magic and facing an unstoppable enemy with powerful secrets, Tel must rely on the strengths of Caip, Dar, Bin, and Ofya to save Feigh. And he must rely on the strengths of Turo to save himself.

Three: The Stagsblood Brother

All of Tel’s battles are with himself. His last war will be no different.

The goddesses and gods have restored King Tel’s magic. His power over dirt, wind, fire, and rain is keener than ever. Still, his people are in danger. The sorcery of the antlered ones has also returned to his exiled brother, Lag. The inevitable collision of siblings unfolds in The Stagsblood Brother, the thrilling conclusion of the dark gay fantasy trilogy.

Hungry for power and revenge, Lag will cross any moral boundary to defeat his older brother—and make him suffer in the process. He’ll exploit Tel’s faith, decency, and generous heart to win the advantage in a war that will spill blood over the heart of Feigh. He’ll terrorize unarmed innocents. He’ll use sinful magic to transform the man Tel loves into a weapon.

To end the bloodshed and secure the kingdom, Tel must ready himself to meet his brother and lover on the battlefield and eliminate the threat to peace and justice, whatever the cost. To do that, he’ll need to realize the final confrontation is really with the darkness, tragedy, and grief of his own past. The last war must be won inside himself.