If you’re a fan of the Raven and the Crow series and you’ve never met the author, now’s your chance to at least see him! Michael K. Falciani was recently interviewed by a TV station local to his area. ABC’s KOLO 8 spent a segment covering Michael’s writing career with specific emphasis on his newest release in the Raven and the Crow universe, Shores of Blood. Click the picture to watch the video, then about Shores of Blood below!
With the Gray Throne secured, brothers Kildare and Zedaine are forced to part ways….
Leading a party south, Zedaine is tasked with retrieving a powerful artifact stolen by Ebonfire, the great black dragon of the Serpent Marsh and an army of demon spawn stand in the way.
While Kildare is compelled to ally with his father, King Medyha, to travel overland to the north, a route under the control of hundreds of cutthroat mercenaries claiming to be priests of the Duorn, the All-Father. Along the way, Kildare discovers many of the nobles in Shaara have placed a hefty price on his head.
In a sweeping tale of adventure, the brothers must confront their pasts and fight to save a world they have been cast out of.
Will they reclaim their honor or be consumed by the Dark Storm Rising?
Witness the clash of destiny in The Raven and the Crow: Shores of Blood.
Shores of Blood is available in paperback and on Kindle Unlimited.
Books one and two are also available on Amazon, as is the spin-off novel series Dwarves of Rahm. Links, pictures, and blurbs below!
Book One: Dark Storm Rising
Two brothers struggling to find their place in the world.
For the elder sibling Kildare, every morning begins with the memory of betrayal. Once governed by the principles of morality, Kildare has become an instrument of blood and steel—where the speed of his sword arm metes out his own brand of justice. Only the strength and resolve of his brother Zedaine keeps him from succumbing to the ever-present rage that burns behind his dark eyes. While employed by the mysterious sage Blade, the pair stumble upon Chameleon, a runaway tribeswoman displaying extraordinary psychic powers. Their meeting, however, is no chance encounter. A riddle Chameleon carries will change not only the future of the three, but the fate of the entire world.
Hundreds of miles away, Macklore, a powerful wizard of Brisbane, has been dispatched to the volatile city of Gallanse. Smitten at the sight of princess Lydia, Macklore defies his orders and finds himself thrust into the middle of a bloody succession. When he openly supports Lydia’s family, he is marked for death by a cult of magi working to raise the psychotic prince Dragomir to the throne. With few allies, Macklore must use his wits and innate magical powers to keep Dragomir from the crown and himself alive.
Racing towards Gallanse, Kildare and Zedaine are torn between saving Macklore’s life, extracting terrible vengeance upon the man responsible for their betrayal.
Available in Kindle Unlimited, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible!
Book Two: The Gray Throne
Marked for death by a powerful demon mage, brother swordsman Kildare and Zedaine make their way toward the volatile city of Gallanse. When their journey takes a turn for the worst, they are left with no recourse but to trust in a wayward Triton of the Crystalline Sea in the hope he can lead them to their destination in time.
Locked in a cell atop the Gray Spire, Princess Lydia stands accused of murder. Abandoned by her lover, the princess rises to the challenge and embarks on a desperate plan to win back her freedom. Hiding in the shadows of the lower city, Macklore, ambassador of Brisbane, works frenetically to prove his innocence and that of the princess. Hounded on all sides, Macklore must choose between saving his love, or fulfilling his duties as ambassador of the realm.
Unknown to them all, a great evil stirs. Chameleon, a tribeswoman and descendent of the doomed people of the Alo-Shen, holds the key to halting the return of an ancient enemy. Demons, banished some four millennia past, strive to make their way back to the only world to thwart their power. Along with the mysterious psychic Ty, Chameleon must convince her xenophobic leaders to unlock the secrets of their past in order to defeat the demons yet to come.
In a world of swords and sorcery, a city of blood and chaos, only one can rise and command the great city of Gallanse. Only one can claim the title as the High Lord of Shaara. Only one can ascend the blood-soaked granite of the Gray Throne.
***Winner of the 2023 Imadjinn awards for Best Fantasy novel***
Available in Kindle Unlimited, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible!
Dwarves of Rahm: Omens of War
War, the only constant in the everchanging landscape of Rahm…
For millennia, the dwarves of the southlands have battled against their ancient foes, the sallowskins, who occupy the nation of Garthon-Tor to the north.
When a massive horde of goblins and orcs invade, the irascible bard, Omens prepares to flee The Golden Keep, content to let others do the fighting. Through a cruel twist of fate, he is forced to accompany Princess Merin in a diplomatic mission to summon aid. The contentious pair soon find themselves being tracked by a legion of sallowskin warriors, led by an orc assassin whose mission is to hunt down Merin, no matter the cost.
Racing for their lives, the pair happen upon the Gray Company, a group of surly Engineers known for their irregular tactics and questionable reputation. Striking a hasty alliance with the captain of the Gray Company, the group soon falls in with Gavakyn, the finest dwarven warrior in a generation. At his side walks Karn, the most hated goblin shaman in the northlands. Exiled by his kin, Karn carries a secret that will alter the fate of both the dwarves and sallowskins forever.
From the world of the Raven and the Crow, discover the adventure that awaits in, The Dwarves on Rahm: Omens of War.
***Winner of the 2023 Imadjinn awards for Best Steampunk novel***
Available in Kindle Unlimited, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible!
Raven Central is (Temporarily) Relocated to Seattle!
Hillbilly and the Word Witch have been dispatched to Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference, and both report that they’re having a blast there! It’s been a great time, and they’re looking forward to next year! For those of you in the area who are interested in attending next year, check back at their website for 2025 registration information! The conference is a great opportunity to learn, to network, and to have fun with fellow travelers of the writing path.
