The Siremirian Conundrum - Sneak Peek

Well, friends, I have emerged from the darkness and isolation of the editing cave, back into the warm sunshine of a NY summer just in time for the World Cup! I have worked my quill down to the nub, sharpening and polishing Book 2 of The Unexpected Vanguard series—The Siremirian Conundrum, and I bring you a special treat.

Two weeks away from the serial launch of the new book, I’m excited to share the cover, blurb, and map, and an alternative access path for all you bingers!

Now, onto the good stuff! Here’s the cover:

The back cover Blurb:

Surprised by their own success after brazenly stealing a mysterious stone from under the nose of the shadowy Red Queen, a group of unremarkables learns the hard way that if you take the big dog’s bone, you’d best be prepared for the teeth.

Seeking payback and a retirement fund, they grift an otherworldly relic that disrupts the laws of magic, well beyond their ability to handle.

Now, the undead arch-mage with goals of planetary conquest is coming to get it back.

There are no gods, armies, or chosen ones to stand against her. Venn’s future lies squarely in the hands of a quirky crew of moderately talented misfit adventurers who excel at breaking balls, creating nicknames, and taking care of their own.

To keep it from her grasp and survive the fallout, they’ll need to outrun an interplanar killer, outmaneuver a cabal, and outwit an undead genius, all while trying to unravel the conundrum of her immortality.

Armed with little more than a stubborn belief in each other, a dollop of delusional optimism, and just enough ignorance to think they have a puncher’s chance, they’re putting their faith in gritty ingenuity and Teffel’s sixth rule of thievery – While a pauper can trust the man guarding his fortunes, a prince mistakenly believes the same.

For their sake, and Venn’s future, the old rogue better be right!

Finally, here’s the relevant detailed map for The Siremirian Conundrum:

As you can see, the group is forced to push west, into the territories of the Siremirian League. What’s so special about that circled red area—The Zulm? You’ll just have to wait for the weekly chapters, or…will you?

I've spent the last few weeks figuring out how to get this full book into your hands in a way that respects your wallet and my art—completely bypassing the broken monthly subscription model. Tomorrow, I'm going to pull back the curtain on how it works and officially open the doors to the new digital shop, where you can grab the complete text of Book 2 immediately. Keep an eye on your inbox!

My goal is to keep the entire trilogy free to read. If you’d like to support the project, you can send a one-time high-five via [Buy Me a Coffee]. No pressure either way, I’m just glad you’ve come along for the adventure!