R. R. Virdi

A breathtaking Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy, an ode to the power of storytelling and an adventure story filled with magic - this is the captivating sequel to The First Binding. Some stories are hidden for a reason. All tales have a price. And every debt must be paid. I killed three men as a child and earned myself the name Bloodletter. Then I set fire to the fabled Ashram. I've been a bird and robbed a merchant king of a ransom of gold. And I have crossed desert sands and cutthroat alleys to repay my debt. I've stood before the eyes of god, faced his judgement, and cast aside the thousand arrows that came with it. And I have passed through the Doors of Midnight and lived to tell the tale. I have traded one hundred and one stories with a creature as old as time, and survived with only my cleverness, a candle, and a broken promise. And most recently of all, I have killed a prince, though the stories say I have killed more than one. My name is Ari. These are my legends. And these are my lies.

"Read R. R. Virdi "―Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files Myths begin, and a storyteller's tale deepens, in the essential sequel to R. R. Virdi's breakout Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy debut, The First Binding. Some stories are hidden for a reason. All tales have a price. And every debt must be paid. I killed three men as a child and earned the name Bloodletter. Then I set fire to the fabled Ashram. I've been a bird and robbed a merchant king of a ransom of gold. And I have crossed desert sands and cutthroat alleys to repay my debt. I've stood before the eyes of god, faced his judgement, and cast aside the thousand arrows that came with it. And I have passed through the Doors of Midnight and lived to tell the tale. I have traded one hundred and one stories with a creature as old as time, and survived with only my cleverness, a candle, and a broken promise. And most recently of all, I have killed a prince, though the stories say I have killed more than one. My name is Ari. These are my legends. And these are my lies.

A breathtaking Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy, an ode to the power of storytelling and an adventure story filled with magic - this is the captivating sequel to The First Binding. Some stories are hidden for a reason. All tales have a price. And every debt must be paid. I killed three men as a child and earned myself the name Bloodletter. Then I set fire to the fabled Ashram. I've been a bird and robbed a merchant king of a ransom of gold. And I have crossed desert sands and cutthroat alleys to repay my debt. I've stood before the eyes of god, faced his judgement, and cast aside the thousand arrows that came with it. And I have passed through the Doors of Midnight and lived to tell the tale. I have traded one hundred and one stories with a creature as old as time, and survived with only my cleverness, a candle, and a broken promise. And most recently of all, I have killed a prince, though the stories say I have killed more than one. My name is Ari. These are my legends. And these are my lies. Readers love The Doors of Midnight:'A book that truly transports you into another world' ? ? ? ? ?'Great mix of world building, tension, spice and mystery' ? ? ? ? ?'The world building in this was top tier' ? ? ? ? ?'This was what a sequel book should be! Holy hell so good!' ? ? ? ? ?'A testament to the power of storytelling' ? ? ? ? ?

A breathtaking Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy, an ode to the power of storytelling and an adventure story filled with magic - this is the captivating sequel to The First Binding. Some stories are hidden for a reason. All tales have a price. And every debt must be paid. I killed three men as a child and earned myself the name Bloodletter. Then I set fire to the fabled Ashram. I've been a bird and robbed a merchant king of a ransom of gold. And I have crossed desert sands and cutthroat alleys to repay my debt. I've stood before the eyes of god, faced his judgement, and cast aside the thousand arrows that came with it. And I have passed through the Doors of Midnight and lived to tell the tale. I have traded one hundred and one stories with a creature as old as time, and survived with only my cleverness, a candle, and a broken promise. And most recently of all, I have killed a prince, though the stories say I have killed more than one. My name is Ari. These are my legends. And these are my lies.

"Read R. R. Virdi "―Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files Myths begin, and a storyteller's tale deepens, in the essential sequel to R. R. Virdi's breakout Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy debut, The First Binding. Some stories are hidden for a reason. All tales have a price. And every debt must be paid. I killed three men as a child and earned the name Bloodletter. Then I set fire to the fabled Ashram. I've been a bird and robbed a merchant king of a ransom of gold. And I have crossed desert sands and cutthroat alleys to repay my debt. I've stood before the eyes of god, faced his judgement, and cast aside the thousand arrows that came with it. And I have passed through the Doors of Midnight and lived to tell the tale. I have traded one hundred and one stories with a creature as old as time, and survived with only my cleverness, a candle, and a broken promise. And most recently of all, I have killed a prince, though the stories say I have killed more than one. My name is Ari. These are my legends. And these are my lies.

'A work of extraordinary depth; people are going to be unpicking the secrets of Tremaine for years to come' Richard Swan, Sunday Times bestselling authorAll legends are born of truths. And just as much lies. These are mine. Judge me for what you will. But you will hear my story first. I buried the village of Ampur under a mountain of ice and snow. Then I killed their god. I've stolen old magics and been cursed for it. I started a war with those that walked before mankind and lost the princess I loved, and wanted to save. I've called lightning and bound fire. I am legend. And I am a monster. My name is Ari. And this is the story of how I let loose the first evil. Thus begins the tale of a storyteller and a singer on the run and hoping to find obscurity in a tavern bar. But the sins of their past aren't forgotten, and neither are their enemies. Their old lives are catching up swiftly and it could cost them the entire world. No one can escape their pasts and all stories must have an ending. Readers love The First Binding:'The world is extremely rich in its myth and history . . . I loved this book . . . it's only a matter of time until Virdi and the Tales of Tremaine will be remembered for many years to come' Novel Notions'Once you lose yourself in this South Asian-inspired fantasy world, there's no turning back. The First Binding is a grand, mesmerizing story' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'Lyrical, lovely, and beautifully South Asian' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'The First Binding is magnificent, it marks itself out because of the way the author has utilized South Asian culture and Hindu mythology to make this epic fantasy story more than a bit unique. R. R. Virdi [has written] a story for readers such as myself & thousands of South Asian fantasy readers' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'[There is something the] author infused into his story with that's completely him: South Asian mythology and culture were clearly the foundation of the world Virdi imagined, while ticking all the boxes of a classical epic fantasy' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'It's beautiful, like poetry. I love the stories within stories and genesis myths shown throughout it. My family is East African in origin ancestrally, and there are themes in here even though this is mostly Asian that feel so similar and like I'm reading bits of my own culture, and that is beautiful to see' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?

"Epic fantasy at its finest--an homage to storytelling and legend, richly told and endlessly engaging."--Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterDon't miss the first novel in this stunning Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy series from R. R. Virdi--a saga of legends, lies, and the secretive storyteller who's spun them all. All legends are born of truths. And just as much lies. These are mine. Judge me for what you will. But you will hear my story first. I buried the village of Ampur under a mountain of ice and snow. Then I killed their god. I've stolen old magics and been cursed for it. I started a war with those that walked before mankind and lost the princess I loved, and wanted to save. I've called lightning and bound fire. I am legend. And I am a monster. My name is Ari. And this is the story of how I let loose the first evil. "Rich world-building, plenty of action, and devious twists abound. Very highly recommended " --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Kagen the Damned

"Epic fantasy at its finest--an homage to storytelling and legend, richly told and endlessly engaging."--Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterDon't miss the first novel in this stunning Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy series from R. R. Virdi--a saga of legends, lies, and the secretive storyteller who's spun them all. All legends are born of truths. And just as much lies. These are mine. Judge me for what you will. But you will hear my story first. I buried the village of Ampur under a mountain of ice and snow. Then I killed their god. I've stolen old magics and been cursed for it. I started a war with those that walked before mankind and lost the princess I loved, and wanted to save. I've called lightning and bound fire. I am legend. And I am a monster. My name is Ari. And this is the story of how I let loose the first evil. "Rich world-building, plenty of action, and devious twists abound. Very highly recommended " --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Kagen the Damned

Heroes and villains are not always on the opposite ends of the spectrum of good and evil. Sometimes, all that separates them is a fine line. The stories within "Parallel Worlds" explore the lives of such heroes and what drives them -- and what keeps them from crossing over to the other side. This anthology features nineteen stories from bestselling, award-winning, and emerging authors, and includes brand new, never-before seen stories from Jim Butcher's, "Dresden Files," Robert Asprin's "The Myth-Adventures" by Jody Lynn Nye, and Neo Edmund's "Red Riding Alpha Huntress Chronicles."

"His stuff is badass " - New York Times bestselling author, Hugo-nominee, and two-time Dragon Award-winner, Larry Correia. Don't make deals with the paranormal. They're better at it than you, and they never play fair. Paranormal investigator and soul without a body, Vincent Graves, did just that--a deal made in desperation. Now it's coming back to bite him in the middle of a case. He has 57 hours to investigate a string of deaths involving people who've made some devilish bargains. Too bad devils don't deal in good faith. It'd be easy enough, if he didn't have to deal with things such as: Being hunted through the streets of Queens by a dark elf with a motorcycle fetish. Ending up the target of a supernatural hit. An old acquaintance dragging him to a paranormal ball where he could end up on the menu. And having one of his closest guarded secrets brought to light... Not great for a tight clock, because if he doesn't get to the bottom of this case in time, Vincent and company might just lose their souls. Dirty deals are never done dirt cheap. And the supernatural always collect--big

"Quick, clean action, solid character work and pacing. This series is worth your time." -Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Dresden Files Don't make deals with the paranormal. They're better at it than you, and they never play fair. Paranormal investigator and soul without a body, Vincent Graves, did just that-a deal made in desperation. Now it's coming back to bite him in the middle of a case. He has 57 hours to investigate a string of deaths involving people who've made some devilish bargains. Too bad devils don't deal in good faith. It'd be easy enough, if he didn't have to deal with things such as: Being hunted through the streets of Queens by a dark elf with a motorcycle fetish. Ending up the target of a supernatural hit. An old acquaintance dragging him to a paranormal ball where he could end up on the menu. And having one of his closest guarded secrets brought to light... Not great for a tight clock, because if he doesn't get to the bottom of this case in time, Vincent and company might just lose their souls. Dirty deals are never done dirt cheap. And the supernatural always collect-big "His stuff is badass." New York Times bestselling author, Larry Corriea. Click buy now to dive into this paranormal investigator thriller Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What is The Grave Report? A: The Grave Report is a paranormal investigator series inspired by Jim Butcher's Dresden Files and the show, Quantum Leap. It follows Vincent Graves, a soul murdered by the paranormal and forced to inhabit the bodies of others killed by monsters. He's tasked with using their minds, memories, and bodies to find the monsters responsible and gank them. The series focuses heavily on creative twists on well-known and more obscure mythologies. For fans of a monster of the week vibe, this is for you. Q: How should I read these case files? A: Each novel in The Grave Report is written both to progress a series meta plot as well as serve as a standalone monster of the week read if you want. The series order is listed below, but you can read them however you want. Jump in and enjoy. Grave BeginningsGrave MeasuresGrave DealingsBook Four TBAQ: Will I enjoy this series? A: If you love things like Supernatural, myths, magic, monsters, and investigator novels full of wit and charm, yes. You'll have a blast reading these. The series placed as a finalist in the 2016 Inaugural DragonCon Dragon Awards under Best Fantasy (Paranormal) alongside urban fantasy authors, Jim Butcher, and Larry Correia. Click buy now to dive into book three of the Dragon Award-nominated urban fantasy series

"Quick, clean action, solid character work and pacing. This series is worth your time." -Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Dresden Files What do shadows darting across the walls, cryptic writing, black fog, and a little girl who can see ghosts have in common? Paranormal investigator and soul without a body, Vincent Graves, has forty-four hours to find out. To make matters worse, his years of body-hopping and monster-hunting are catching up with him. He's losing his mind. An old contact has shut him out. To top it all off, something's skulking through an asylum, killing patients. Three guesses who might be next, and the first two don't count. The writing on the wall is not so clear. But one thing is: if he doesn't figure this out he's a dead man--well, deader--and a strange young girl might follow. Vincent's got his back against a wall, and that wall's crumbling. Some days it's not worth it to wake up in someone else's body.2016 Finalist - Dragon Awards -- Best Fantasy (Paranormal) Finalist alongside, Jim Butcher, Larry Correia, & N. K. Jemisin. Click buy now to dive into this paranormal investigator thriller Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What is The Grave Report? A: The Grave Report is a paranormal investigator series inspired by Jim Butcher's Dresden Files and the show, Quantum Leap. It follows Vincent Graves, a soul murdered by the paranormal and forced to inhabit the bodies of others killed by monsters. He's tasked with using their minds, memories, and bodies to find the monsters responsible and gank them. The series focuses heavily on creative twists on well-known and more obscure mythologies. For fans of a monster of the week vibe, this is for you. Q: How should I read these case files? A: Each novel in The Grave Report is written both to progress a series meta plot as well as serve as a standalone monster of the week read if you want. The series order is listed below, but you can read them however you want. Jump in and enjoy. Grave BeginningsGrave MeasuresGrave Dealings Book Four TBAQ: Will I enjoy this series? A: If you love things like Supernatural, myths, magic, monsters, and investigator novels full of wit and charm, yes. You'll have a blast reading these. The series placed as a finalist in the 2016 Inaugural DragonCon Dragon Awards under Best Fantasy (Paranormal) alongside urban fantasy authors, Jim Butcher and Larry Correia. Click buy now to dive into book two of the Dragon Award-nominated urban fantasy series

"Quick, clean action, solid character work and pacing. This series is worth your time." - Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files Another day, another hijacked body. And just 13 hours to solve a murder... Detective Vincent Graves has made a habit of dying. Waking up in someone else's body isn't pleasant, especially when it's inside a coffin with tons of dirt pressing down on it. Once he's out, he learns his soul has 13 hours to find the borrowed body's killer. With the help of a brilliant FBI agent, Vincent's quest for clues leads to a looming supernatural presence. And escaping the dark threat may be impossible with his ever-ticking clock... Can Vincent close the case in time, or will a powerful being make him rest in peace for good? Grave Beginnings is the first book in The Grave Report urban fantasy detective series. If you like paranormal twists, hard-boiled investigators, and noir-style magic, then you'll love R. R. Virdi's paranormal investigator series." His stuff is badass " -Larry Correia, New York Times bestselling author Buy Grave Beginnings to leap into a supernatural mystery today