In a fantasy world stripped of magic, a detective navigates the complexities of a society adapting to change. As Fetch Phillips embarks on his latest adventure, he confronts intriguing cases that challenge his skills and uncover hidden truths. The story blends mystery with a unique setting, exploring themes of loss and adaptation in a realm where the extraordinary has become mundane.
Luke Arnold Book order





- 2025
- 2023
A little book of hilarious inspiration and illustrations.
- 2022
A world recovers from losing its magic in this brilliantly-voiced contemporary fantasy series by Luke Arnold - perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Rotherweird or Terry Pratchett's Discworld
- 2020
The Last Smile in Sunder City
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A former soldier turned PI tries to help the fantasy creatures whose lives he ruined in a world that's lost its magic in a compelling debut fantasy by Black Sails actor Luke Arnold.
- 2020
Dead Man in a Ditch
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Dead Man in a Ditch is the sequel to The Last Smile in Sunder City, and follows the adventures of Fetch Phillips - a character destined to be loved by readers of Ben Aaronovitch, Jim Butcher and Terry Pratchett's Discworld.