The Emperor is dead. Long live the Empire.
With cunning power plays, visceral battle scenes, and magic that snaps and burns, Seven Deaths of an Empire is “addictive,” “page-turning,” and “full of magic and political intrigue”. Readers are swept into a story where every death, and every betrayal, reshapes the destiny of the Empire
General Bordan, battle-scarred and devoted, carries the mantle of duty as he struggles to maintain order in a collapsing empire. His task: safeguard the heir to the throne—and the soul of the Emperor, preserved by a sacred amulet—while enemies lurk in every shadow.
Kyron, a young apprentice magician, finds himself caught in the center of this perilous journey. Trusted by few, feared by many, he must use his fledgling powers to escort the Emperor's body home, through treacherous forests and courts teeming with assassins, thieves, and schemers. For in this brutal realm, whoever controls the Emperor’s body, controls the Empire
Beneath the waves, redemption waits—and death is only the beginning.
High-octane plots with emotional weight. Each mission unspools a web of mystery, danger, and moral compromise—perfect for fans of noir, action, and speculative suspense.
When humanity retreats beneath the waves, survival isn’t guaranteed—it’s earned in rusted submarines, pressurized diving suits, and neon-lit underwater cities. Introducing the Corin Hayes series, a heart-poundingly gritty sci-fi thriller trilogy.
Silent City (2015) — Meet Corin Hayes: ex-naval pilot, guilt-ridden, haunted, yet still the only man for the job. He’s hired to investigate a blackout in an off-grid underwater city—but when destruction strikes, only he survives. And not by accident.
Nothing Is Ever Simple (2016) — There’s no peace for Corin. Kidnapped by criminal gangs and coerced into sabotage, his mission quickly spirals into betrayal, secrets, and life-or-death stakes.
Three Times The Trouble (2017) — A deep dive gone wrong lands Corin in prison. But when lives hang in the balance, he’ll risk everything to protect the innocent—and ignite a gang war.
Back In Blue (2019) — The latest entry in the series continues Corin’s harrowing journey through the underwater frontier.
Two men, one empire, countless secrets—peace is just the beginning.
The Forbidden List Trilogy by G. R. Matthews blends epic fantasy with the intensity of martial arts, crafting a world as authentic as it is breath-taking. Described as “fantasy novels & Kung Fu movies… thrown together into a blender and left us with something wonderful,” this series stands out for its originality and imagination.
The Stone Road (2013): In a realm scarred by 30 years of war, diplomat Zhou seeks peace—but facing betrayal, he’s far from safe. Meanwhile, Haung, a soldier, is recruited into the elite Jiin-Wei—spies and magicians sworn to protect the Empire. Loyalties fray as deception becomes the greatest weapon.
The Blue Mountain (2015): The fire of conflict may have dimmed, but for Zhou and Haung, the real trials are just beginning. Elevated as Jiin-Wei, their fates are reshaped by duty, struggle, and an approaching threat from both physical and metaphysical realms.
The Red Plains (2016): With war crashing upon the gates of the Empire, the line between spirit and reality dissolves. Zhou and Haung must confront their destinies amid allies lost, enemies unveiled, and the Spirit Realm’s ancient wars stirred awake.
Plus, Outlaw Mountain (2017), a riveting short tale where a dragon’s legend tests the mettle of new heroes south of the Empire—expanding the world and deepening the mythos.
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