The Sorcerous Crimes Division: Devilbone
by Scott Warren
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Pub Date Jul 18 2014 | Archive Date Jul 08 2018
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Description
Kaharas is one of the largest free cities on the continent of
Varshon, a melting pot of humanoid species traveling, trading, and making a
life for themselves. As all large cities, it attracts a substantial amount of
crime largely ignored by the city's civil watch. But when the sorcerers of six
races come together, sometimes the friction is bound to make things a bit hot.
Enter: The Sorcerous Crimes Division. The S.C.D. is an organization of
mage-adept constables dedicated to investigating and policing magical crime in
the city of Kaharas. They spend their nights chasing rogue wizards, locking
away dangerous artifacts, and just making sure citizens don’t wake up with
their feet melted off.
In Devilbone, Commander Vulfort struggles with a growing problem of sorcerous
contraband within the city that reaches a breaking point when an ancient
necromantic reagent called Devilbone Dust, one of 14 forbidden substances, is
discovered just outside the city. Meanwhile, Private Tanner has just arrived at
the Division and faces the difficulty of adjusting to the dangerous life of a
raider and tension within his squad. Together they must find the source of the
Devilbone before the dark powers at work use it to destroy the city they are
sworn to protect.
Advance Praise
"I am roughly half way through this novel, having only had it two days, and I can safely say that I love the premise. Procedural investigative drama intermingled with wizards and fantasy, with a healthy dose of action. The writer hits his stride whenever the characters are in motion. One particular room clearing scene was riveting, and as someone with experience in that regard I know he did his homework."
"Really enjoyed this, SWAT meets high fantasy."
"SCD: Devilbone is a very satisfying read. Scott Warren could easily take his place among the greats, with a writing style that I can only describe as reminiscent of Brandon Sanderson crossed with Jim Butcher. Read this if you get the chance, it's well worthwhile!"
""Loved it" barely scratches the surface..."
"This book is the first by this author and is
amazing quality, I really enjoyed it and sincerely recommend it to anyone who
likes (epic) fantasy books."
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781980562948 |
PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
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