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Kelly McCullough

    Kelly McCullough's unconventional upbringing, shaped by free-range hippie education and theater improv, forged a unique path to his writing career. This distinctive background infuses his work with a particular perspective and creative energy. Beyond his literary pursuits, McCullough balances his authorial duties with the management of his feline companions. His writing explores imaginative narratives with a voice honed by diverse life experiences.

    Darkened Blade. Fallen Blade Novels
    Codespell
    Cybermancy
    MythOS
    Blade Reforged. Fallen Blade Novels
    SpellCrash
    • 2015

      Darkened Blade. Fallen Blade Novels

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.1(678)Add rating

      Kelly McCullough, author of Drawn Blades , presents another Fallen Blade adventure with Aral Kingslayer...Aral Kingslayer has nothing to lose—and only justice to gain. Torn apart by the death of his goddess, he must avenge her in order to save himself from being lost forever....It’s been nine long years since the death of his patron, Namara, and exalted assassin Aral Kingslayer desperately misses the thrill and glory of being a higher power of justice. Now he is haunted by the ghosts of the past—and by the ghost of the lost goddess herself.When Namara calls upon Aral in a dream to seek justice for her death and the ruination of her temple, Aral must obtain the help of his fellow former Blades and his Shade familiar, Triss, to pursue the vengeance he knows Namara deserves. Even if it means attacking Heaven’s Son—and going against one of their own—in a bloody battle of epic proportions...

      Darkened Blade. Fallen Blade Novels
    • 2014

      Drawn Blades

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Aral Kingslayer's past is never more than a shadow's breadth away in this Fallen Blade novel from Kelly McCullough. Once one of the world’s greatest assassins, Aral Kingslayer has finally reclaimed his swords and his soul. But the forces that destroyed his patron Namara twelve years ago are still there, waiting... In the days before the fall of his goddess, only one other rivaled Aral’s skills, Siri the Mythkiller—a woman who ruthlessly earned the title First Blade. As a friend, Aral owes her his loyalty. As a former lover, he owes her part of his heart. As a Blade, he owes her anything she asks, including his life. When Siri seeks Aral’s aid, he knows he must go. But as they journey towards the ancient Sylvani Empire, only time will reveal whether Aral can save the former First Blade, or if he will simply fall with her…

      Drawn Blades
    • 2013

      Enter the "fascinating world"(Fresh Fiction) of the Fallen Blade in this thrilling fantasy novel from Kelly McCullpough. After the fall of the goddess of justice, temple assassin Aral Kingslayer lost his purpose in life and turned to the bottle. That might have been the end of him if luck hadn’t given him a few people to help him get back on his feet—notably the irresistible Baroness Maylien Dan Marchon, who once sought his aid in claiming the throne that’s rightfully hers. Reluctant to resume the role of an assassin, he turned her down. But now Aral has learned that one of the few people willing to help him in his darkest days has been imprisoned by Maylien’s uncle, King Thauvik. Aral knows he can’t let an old friend die, but the alternative is to return to the life he left years ago. It was the death of Thauvik’s half brother that earned Aral the name Kingslayer, and now he is thrust into a war that will see no end until he lives up to his name…

      Blade Reforged. Fallen Blade Novels
    • 2012

      For six years, former temple assassin Aral Kingslayer has been living as a jack of the shadow trades, picking up odd jobs on the wrong side of the law. But the past is never dead, and Aral’s has finally caught up to him in the beautiful, dangerous form of Jax Seldansbane—a fellow Blade and Aral’s onetime fiancée. Jax claims that the forces that destroyed everything Aral once held dear are on the move again, and she needs his help to stop them. But Aral has a new life now, with a fresh identity and new responsibilities. And while he isn’t keen on letting the past back in, the former assassin soon finds himself involved in a war that will leave him with no way out and no idea who to trust…

      Crossed Blades
    • 2012

      From the "inventive, irreverent" (Green Man Review) author of Broken Blade comes a new Fallen Blade novel featuring Aral Kingslayer. Former temple assassin Aral Kingslayer has a price on his head and a mark on his soul. After his goddess was murdered, Aral found refuge in the shadow jack business, fixing problems for those on the fringes of Tien’s underworld. It’s a long step down from working for the Goddess of Justice, but it gives Aral and Triss—the living shadow who is his secret partner—a reason to get up in the morning. When two women hit a rough spot in the tavern Aral uses for an office, he and Triss decide to lend a helping hand--only to find themselves in the middle of a three-way battle to find an artifact that just might be the key to preventing a war. And with so many factions on their trail, Aral and Triss are attracting a lot more attention than anyone featured on ten thousand wanted posters can afford…

      Bared Blade
    • 2011

      Broken Blade

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(2652)Add rating

      “Aral the Jack, formerly the noble Aral Kingslayer, is the best kind of hero: damaged, cynical and despondent, yet needing only the right cause to rise from his own ashes.”—Alex Bledsoe Once a fabled Blade of Namara, Aral Kingslayer fought for justice and his goddess alongside his familiar, a living shadow called Triss. Now with their goddess murdered and her temple destroyed, they are among the last of their kind. Surviving on the fringes of society, Aral becomes a drunken, broken, and wanted man, working whatever shadowy deal comes his way. Until a mysterious woman hires him to deliver a secret message-one that can either redeem him or doom him.

      Broken Blade
    • 2010

      SpellCrash

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.2(1024)Add rating

      In this WebMage novel, readers are thrust into a world where a total systems failure looms. The story follows a skilled webmage navigating a digital landscape filled with magic and technology. As chaos ensues, the protagonist must confront various challenges, blending elements of fantasy and cyberpunk. With a unique setting and engaging plot twists, the narrative explores themes of power, responsibility, and the consequences of relying on technology.

      SpellCrash
    • 2009

      MythOS

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.1(1129)Add rating

      Ravirn, a computer-savvy sorcerer, navigates the complexities of a digital realm where magic and technology intertwine. As he confronts challenges that blur the lines between the virtual and the mystical, he discovers that not every world operates smoothly. This adventure explores themes of technology's impact on magic and the inherent difficulties of adapting to unfamiliar environments.

      MythOS
    • 2008

      Codespell

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.1(1265)Add rating

      In a universe on the brink of chaos, the protagonist faces the challenge of rebooting reality itself. As a WebMage, he navigates a world filled with magic and technology, encountering unique characters and formidable foes. The story blends humor with adventure, exploring themes of power, identity, and the consequences of one's choices. With a fast-paced plot and imaginative world-building, this novel invites readers into a thrilling journey where the fate of the universe hangs in the balance.

      Codespell
    • 2007

      Cybermancy

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.1(1396)Add rating

      Set in a unique blend of technology and mythology, the story follows a skilled hacker navigating a digital underworld influenced by ancient gods. As Hades protects his realm with an impenetrable firewall, the protagonist faces challenges that intertwine cyber warfare with mythological elements. The narrative explores themes of power, control, and the consequences of merging the digital with the divine, offering an engaging adventure filled with twists and a rich backdrop of both modern and ancient lore.

      Cybermancy