"The Water Blade" by Phil Ælse

Rychel, last survivor of a destroyed squad, is given a second chance, but has to lead his new comrades to the front line. 

Tull, a legion auxiliary, is desperate to earn enough cash to get out of the back end of beyond. 

Together they must form a shaky alliance to stem an army of undines, and prevent a powerful shaman from unleashing a dangerous power.
 

Abalone - A continent cut off from the rest of the known world. Fragments of the nations of the races of humanity found themselves cut off from their homelands by an impenetrable wall of mist that rose from the surrounding ocean, almost overnight. Forced to coexist with the minor and major races of the land, some nations fought to retain their old identity and maintain their links to a severed past. Others force a path to a new future, often through the lands and lives of their neighbours.

For those who like their high-fantasy with a twist of realism, quirky characters and brutal action (but low gore), why not delve in to the world of Abalone, where human expansion meets resourceful elemental indigenes and a hidden history laden with danger. Suitable for YA readers upwards, anyone interested in fantasy RPGs and games.

"The Water Blade" by Phil Ælse will be free in ebook format on June 19th to 23rd 2026 as part of Arcane Tomes 'Summer Solstice Sale'.

About the Author 

Phil Ælse is from Derbyshire UK, a life long player of tabletop wargames and role-play games, and an avid reader of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Gothic Horror. Forced to work after leaving school, he has been a cook, cleaner, shopkeeper, teacher and HVAC design engineer. Semi-retirement and a move to Portugal has finally allowed him to get round to finishing some of the books and games he’s been working on for decades. 

Phil can be contacted at mace.games.uk@gmail.com

 

"Manor of the Mage" by Gregory J. Ramsey

When an alcoholic archaeologist removes a scythe from the chest of an unusually well preserved plague victim, he unknowingly awakens a tyrannous ancient vampire.

Halfway across the world, a long-dormant bloodline curse is simultaneously revived in Sofia Kennigen, a direct descendant of the old vampire's mortal queen. Sofia is dragged against her will into a paranormal world where she doesn't know who to trust, and every choice she makes could have huge ramifications for mankind and for vampirekind alike.

"Dust After Death Book I: Manor of the Mage" is the debut novel by author Gregory J. Ramsey.

 

About the Author

Gordon J. Ramsey lives outside of Chicago, where the majority of his time is spent being a stay-at-home father to two young daughters and writing. His hobbies include violin, guitar, and building things with his hands. He has a bachelor's degree in Fiction Writing from Columbia College Chicago.

"War of the Four: The Twin Schism" by D. J. Dempsey

Sun. Sea. Sky. Stone.
Four tales, fated for war.

Seven hundred forty-one turns of the solar season ago, a fragment of a celestial star descended upon the Plane. Or so the story was told.

From its crater emerged a storm so devastating that only the bravest of knights, Rondor the Royal, dared venture to its source. What he discovered changed the Plane forever.

Upon contact with the fallen star, the storm ceased—its celestial essence coursed through his body with a pulse, granting him the authority to command all elements of the Plane. Rondor forged the foreign substance into what became known as the Staff of Azil and used its power to bring peace to his fractured homeland.

Generations of inheritance later, however, Rondor’s progeny strayed from his virtue. Rexam’s reign with the staff unleashed the most perilous period the Plane had ever known, subjugating all four regions under his mighty conquest. Only when Rexam’s younger brother, Regnam, rose to lead the rebellion did the devastation finally come to an end.

Wielding this reclaimed power, Regnam chose instead to reforge the Staff of Azil and divide its essence among the Plane’s four great leaders. Thus, the amulons renowned today—the Sunspear, Seatrident, Skybow, and Stonehammer—were created, each capable of conducting one of the four principal elements.

But as these tales of the Plane will tell, peace divided doesn’t always remain that way.

"War of the Four" is a military fantasy / coming of age story by D. J. Dempsey.

 

"WalkTall" by Izaic Yorks

Abducted from the streets. Imprisoned in a world of lies. Can one orphan survive long enough to keep his soul?

Torn from the alleys he knew and thrust into a re-education camp buried deep in the earth, a nameless boy must navigate a place ruled by Tallmen, fairies, and cruel masters. Beatings, hunger, and mind-breaking games are the tools of control-but they can't extinguish his will entirely.

In this pit of shadows, uneasy alliances form: enemies become comrades and scraps of loyalty forge a found family. Yet survival has a price, and every choice cuts deeper into the wound that drives him. Secrets are currency, betrayal is inevitable, and redemption might demand more than he can give.

When the only way to live is to become someone else, how much of yourself are you willing to lose?

Grit, Blood, and the will to survive beckon, begin the journey today.

"WalkTall" is a solo novella by Izaic Yorks.

 

 

About the Author

 

Izaic Yorks crafts fantasy and sci-fi for those who seek stories that entertain and offer something deeper for the soul. Yorks is a former professional athlete, USA silver medalist, turned father and broadsword fencer. 

"Jester" by Tim Carter

In a realm ruled by idiots, their only hope is the Fool.

You’d think an army of zombie trolls and undead ogres would catch the nobility’s attention. You’d be wrong. The rulers of Halfsock are deeply in denial. Besides, they have taxes to avoid, neighbors to plunder, and relatives to backstab.

With war looming, a goblin latrine slave named Shelly resolves to save Castle Halfsock from itself. He must take on many roles… jester, detective, spy, and political fixer. But his most challenging role—especially after a lifetime spent cleaning other people’s toilets—is as a confident secret agent worthy of trust, friendship, and maybe even love.

Can the least powerful person in the realm overcome his insecurities to depose rulers, forge alliances, and fend off an undead horde?

"Jester" is a comic tale of politics, friendship, and found family for fans of Nicholas Eames, Terry Pratchett, and J. Zachary Pike. 

About the Author

Tim Carter writes fiction, video games, and movies. He draws inspiration for his fiction and movies from a lifelong love of strategy and role-playing games, especially Dungeons and Dragons.  

He lives with his wife and two dogs in Vancouver, Canada. He is best known for writing the console game Sleeping Dogs, writing and producing the Dead Rising series of movies, and producing the digital series Mortal Kombat: Legacy.

"The Lost History of Ashen" by Chris Walczak

Love. War. Ruin.

In Ashen, rumor moves faster than fire. Nix, a wanderer cursed with dangerous sorcery, survives its shadows alone—until he meets Lyra, a crimson-cloaked bard whose songs carry both sorrow and power.

Their forbidden love will spark a rebellion. Hunted by a king, they carve a sanctuary of their own. As whispers ignite war, every song and every choice brings them closer to ruin.

This is where "The Lost History of Ashen" begins.

About the Author

Chris Walczak was born in 1985 and served in the United States Marine Corps. A lifelong admirer of fantasy and storytelling, he draws on his love of myths, legends, and dark tales to shape The Lost History of Ashen.

When he isn’t writing, Chris can often be found exploring new worlds through books, games, and imagination.

"Bride of Stars and Sacrifice" by HR Moore

In a world ravaged by war, peace depends on bonds forged in sacrifice.

A princess, cornered ...

Maria must marry Elex, the Black Prince of Oshe, despite his reputation for brutality and even though she’ll lose the few small freedoms she’s carved out for herself. Elex cares only to end 300 years of war, and if that means marrying the unknown First Daughter of an enemy land, so be it. To their surprise, Maria and Elex discover desire instead of dry duty. With him, Maria can have the life of equality she's always longed for; with her, Elex has the kind of partner he never thought he’d find. Until their promise of happiness is shattered when Elex’s brother steals Maria for himself.

A servant, caged ...

Ava has one goal: endure the brutal life of a tavern wench while dreaming of a rescue she knows will never come. But then she meets Kush: a handsome, wealthy, and ruthless assassin―and possibly her salvation. Kush, however, is also struggling to survive, caged by magic and rules imposed by his lethal father, a man whose approval he desperately needs. Kush and Ava find solace in each other’s arms, but when Ava’s in trouble and she turns to Kush for help, she discovers he's not a safe haven. Instead, he poses the greatest threat she's ever faced.

The fate of worlds hangs on fragile secrets ...

Packed with action and political intrigue, this spicy fantasy romance sweeps through multiple fantasy worlds, following two women who couldn’t be more different. They must save themselves and the ones they love … before their families’ secrets destroy them all.

"Bride of Stars and Sacrifice" is the first book of the Cruel Goddess series, a dual story adult fantasy romance featuring morally grey main characters and strong-willed heroines.

 

About the Author

HR Moore lives in the UK with her husband, two children, and Jackapoo, Lyra. She writes urban fantasy and second world fantasy romance and loves books that combine gripping, fast-paced plots with escapist settings and epic romance. Oh, and she's a sucker for a plot twist...  

"Split Between Magic" by Nesi L. Stone

Nodin’s whole future hinges on graduating from a prestigious magical school. She can not get distracted, especially not by the handsome Heir to the ruling body. Especially when her political views differ so much from the current leaders. Harboring a dark secret and a hidden identity will Nodin make it to graduation without scars?

"Split Between Magic" is a tale of spicy fantasy and magic acadamia by Nesi L. Stone.

About the Author

Nesi is an indie author dreaming of bringing the worlds running rampant in her brain to life. When not writing Nesi spends her time reading and hoarding books like a dragon. Enjoying life with her German Shepard mix and two spoiled cats.

"The Balance Between Wings" by Guinevere Atlas

In a world where magic is a chronic condition, the heaviest things we carry are our own wings.

For Lira, having wings isn't a divine gift—it's a diagnosis. On the mist-shrouded docks of Catalina Island, the separation between the mundane and the magical is razor-thin. But for those like Lira, born with the heavy, aching burden of flight, life is a constant performance of masking the pain. She has spent her life dreading "The Rite," the bureaucratic ritual that governs her kind, all while trying to exist in a world that romanticizes her suffering. 

The only tether keeping her grounded is Caliel. He is the shadow on the dock, the quiet constant in her chaotic storm. He has watched her struggle in silence for years, waiting for the moment she would let him in. As the weight of her wings threatens to crush her, Lira must decide if she can trust him with the ugly, unvarnished truth of her existence—or if showing her brokenness will shatter the only safe place she has left. 

"The Balance Between Wings" by Guinevere Atlas is a haunting Gothic Romantasy short story by Guinevere Atlas. Weaving together magical realism and the raw realities of living with invisible pain, it is a hymn for the neurodivergent, the chronic warriors, and anyone who has ever had to hide their true shape to survive.

About the Author

Guinevere Atlas is a Gen Z indie author and the founder of Celestial Heroine Books. Writing at the intersection of Gothic Romantasy and dark speculative fiction, she weaves stories for the neurodivergent, the chronic warriors, and anyone who has ever felt too heavy for their own wings.

A New York-based creative, Guinevere blends her love for dark academia, astrology, and spicy fantasy into worlds where the monsters are often just misunderstood. When she isn't writing about aching wings and misty docks, she is likely analyzing birth charts or curating the perfect playlist.

"Ulrik" by Wendy L. Anderson

An 11th-century Viking. A 21st-century woman. Cast into a different time on a new, brutal earth, they discover death was the beginning of their lives.

Viking warrior Ulrik drowns in a shipwreck, only to awaken in a new, brutal world where he has been banished by the gods.

Lonely, brokenhearted Tessa dies in the 21st century, unaware of what is waiting for her after death. Miraculously awakening in the past on an unforgiving new Earth, she learns she has a second chance at life when she meets Ulrik. As Ulrik and Tessa struggle to adapt to a new life together, they discover a deep and powerful connection between them.

Made young again by an unknown power, they confront new hopes, new dangers, and new desires. When captured by a ruthless warrior race determined to use them to enter the age of iron, their chances of survival become desperate. Alone, standing against their enemies is one man…Ulrik!

Join this epic journey in a world of survival and conquest. Can Ulrik find love in a place where his death was only the beginning?

"Ulrik" is a fantasy romance filled with action, adventure, suspense, and second chances. This thrilling and epic tale of love and the struggle for survival is not your mama's time travel adventure! 

About the Author

Wendy L. Anderson is a writer of passionately charged fantasy. Breaking the barriers of typical fantasy themes, she created the Kingdom of Jior epic fantasy series, a lusty and poetic five-book series that will have you wanting more in her Legends of Everclearing spinoff series. Inspired by authors such as Robert E. Howard and Morgan Llywelyn, Wendy went on to write three other stand-alone works; A Cut Twice as Deep, Ulrik, and Rapunzel's Tower. These fantasy works break free from the usual boundaries of fantasy genres.

A Colorado native and mother of two; she has decided it is time to write down the fantasies from her mind. Writing about everything from fantastical worlds to the stuff of her dreams she takes her stories along interesting paths while portraying characters and worlds she sees in her mind's eye. Her goal is to deviate from common themes, write in original directions and transport her reader to the worlds of her creation. 

Summer Solstice Sale - Fantasy Ebooks

We are planning our biggest sale yet, and we're looking for more fantasy authors to join in!

The Summer Solstice Sale will be from June 19th to 23rd, and we are looking for indie fantasy authors to list their ebooks for sale during the event. We recommend setting a sale price of 50% to 70% off.

 

Why a sale instead of just giving away the ebooks for free?

Because readers who get a free ebook often don't actually read the ebook in question. They might get 50 free ebooks during an event like "Stuff Your Kindle", but how many of those books will they actually read? The answer? Most likely zero.

Why?

It comes down to psychology. If a product is free, then it probably isn't very good. But if you have to pay money for it, then it is more valuable and people are more likely to read a book that they spent money on.

This is why we recommend that fantasy authors taking part in this event set a sale price that is 50% to 70% off. It is a large enough sale price to attract attention, the author is still making a reasonable amount off each sale, and it isn't so cheap that readers will think that the book must be bad.

 

Want to join the Summer Solstice Sale?

Email peasantmagazine@gmail.com with the following information:

• Author name.
• The name of your book(s) that will be on sale (or free) during June 19th to 23rd.
• The sale price for each book taking part in the sale.
• A promotional blurb about your book.
• A short biography about the author.

We will add your book(s) to ArcaneTomes.Org and include your book in our promos for the Summer Solstice Sale.

Note - We are only looking for indie authors. Traditionally published authors need not apply. 

 

How can you help?

Tell your author friends about the Summer Solstice Sale. Tell your readers. Tell people on social media. Mention the sale on your blog, author website, etc.

What about Future Events?

If this event is successful we are hoping to create more events for the Autumn and Spring Equinoxes and the Winter Solstice. 

 

Update

So far we have 14 books that will be included in the Summer Solstice Sale, but we are expecting many more as we get the word out.