Blackguards Book 01: Brigands Anthology
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Editors: Melanie R. Meadors and Alana Joli Abbott
Contributors: Bradley P. Beaulieu, Jean Rabe, Lian Hearn, Anton Strout, Zin E. Rocklyn, and more.
Category: Anthology, Fantasy, Grimdark, Assassins, Danger, Treachery
Age Range: 16+
Vibes: Assassins, Treachery, Danger, Thief, Dark Fantasy
In Short: Thirteen thrilling tales of crime, treachery, and revenge set in the shadowy underworld of fantasy cities.
What's It About: Get ready to dive deep into the criminal underbelly, where no one is safe and treachery reigns supreme. This anthology features thirteen cunning tales filled with brigands, thieves, and assassins who thrive on cutthroat levels of chaos. From elaborate heists to shadowy betrayals, each story peels back the layers of life on the fringes of society, revealing the motivations, fears, and ambitions of those who walk the razor’s edge between the haves and the have-nots.
With contributions from bestselling and award-winning authors such as Bradley P. Beaulieu, Jean Rabe, Lian Hearn, Anton Strout, and Zin E. Rocklyn, Blackguards Book 01: Brigands Anthology is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy, dangerous plots, and morally complex characters.
Melanie R. Meadors - Editor
Melanie R. Meadors (she/they) is the author of fantasy stories where heroes don't always carry swords and bad guys often lose to nerds who study their weaknesses. She’s been known to befriend wandering garden gnomes, do battle with metal-eating squirrels, and has been called a superhero on more than one occasion. Her fiction has appeared in various magazines and anthologies, and she has edited multiple anthologies. She's co-owner of Mechanical Muse where she writes and edits content for roleplaying games.
Alana Joli Abbott - Editor
Editor, proofreader, author, and game designer with 20+ years of experience in science fiction, fantasy, and children's nonfiction.