The Blade Mage

"The Blade Mage delivers big-muscled magic and high-octane thrills."

- Gary Phillips, DC Comics Novels – Batman: The Killing Joke

The sword chooses its wielder.

I never asked to be Blade Mage. My fellow wizards weren’t thrilled, either. Unfortunately, those weird old druids have a strict no returns policy.

So I left, and for the past few years, I’ve hidden from my responsibilities. But I always knew one day the Cabal would come looking for its precious sword.

And so they have, but only because a heinous crime has occurred…

A sorcerer has used forbidden magic to slay a fellow wizard. It’s an open and shut case. The killer admitted it. He also stands accused of kidnapping a child, who is still missing, but they say that isn’t my problem. No, as Blade Mage, I’m not supposed to play paranormal detective. The Cabal only expects one thing of me—they want me to play executioner.

Problem is…

The accused is my best friend.

And before I chop off his head, I want to know the truth. But the path is filled with shifty wizards, fearsome witches, insidious demons, and supernatural conspirators at every turn.

It ain’t easy being the Blade Mage.

The Blade Mage is a gritty Urban Fantasy mystery and adventure with a smart-mouthed, sarcastic lead. If you enjoy witty wizards, mythical creatures, and magical mayhem with a side of humor… Well, grab your wizard staff and summon up the Buy or Read Now button and let the fun begin!

"Witty, action-packed, and never one to shy away from the unexpected. Phillip Drayer Duncan is not to be missed."

- J.H. Fleming, Music the Gathering: A Most Inconvenient Curse