Jacob Emrey
The Manglers of Carraig​
The manglers don’t hunt North Hill. Not where the lights never go out. Not where the streets glitter with emerald warding gems. But in the alleys of the lower city screams echo between the hovels and blood slicks the cobblestones. Conell and his sister know, they've seen the price of darkness firsthand as children of the slums. Riona, meanwhile, safe behind a wealth of green gems, turns mangler fangs into ornaments for the wealthy, an openly detestable enterprise but secretly the talk of the town. Unfortunately, her supplies are running low, if only she could find some poor soul to risk life and limb to stock her lucrative endeavor.
“If you like stories about people pushed to the edge and forced to make impossible choices, this one will stick with you.”
Literary Titan
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​​“Jacob Emrey’s short but powerful novel THE MANGLERS OF CARRAIG keeps the stakes high and the action pummeling forward as whip-smart teens hustle in a ruthless, vivid fantasy setting.”
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IndieReader
The Siege of Lothbrook
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The city of Lothbrook is doomed. It is only a matter of time before the Bailic armies break through the walls and unleash great violence upon the city’s innocent subjects. However, the king’s alchemist has concocted a surprise for the Bailic hoard. He has infected the citizens with the harrowing ability to rise from the dead and enact savage revenge. Of course, he told no one about his little plan so when the finance minister kidnaps the king to force a truce it all goes very badly. And then there is the sergeant of the guard Otto Grunt. A fierce warrior known as the Beast of the Tyne and feared by all, except his mother. This hulking brute is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure his mum survives the siege. This leaves Anamara, a gifted actress, obsessed with fame and to her delight has been given the gift to control the city’s growing undead population. They are an unlikely trio but find they will need each other if they are going to save thier city and themselves.
The Final Name
It was technology not magic or brute strength that won the Great War. Humanity prevailed and sequestered the orcs into a single city while the elves were scattered and forced into squalor. However, for a new generation of nobles this is not enough. The very fact that orcs exist is a threat and thus must be extinguished. Old hatreds bubble to the surface and a kingdom once at peace finds itself on the precipice of a new war. Unfortunately, the balance is in the hands of a spoiled price, an old warrior orc, and an orphaned elf—none of which seem to keen on the prospect of peace.
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"A remarkable fantasy series opener built on bold characters and startling real-world parallels." ​
-Kirkus Reviews
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"A highly enjoyable and ambitious start to a series with much potential Inferno Dawn (The Final Name) should prove a genuine boon for fans of fantasy fiction and is highly recommended!"
-BookViral
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"Inferno Dawn (The Final Name) is a riveting fantasy thriller that stokes the interest of the reader from the first words... The divisions that compose this universe bear striking resemblance to the modern world, which makes the book that much more cogent. An excellent read."
-Manhattan Book Review
Captains of Humanity
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It's the Gilded Age and across the United States industry and innovation are booming. Meanwhile an alien race known as the commune has taken notice and they are most displeased with the nations rising capitalist spirit. In an attempt to bring equity and mediocrity to all, they dispatch their assassins and ready their troops. Will the Commune be able to stifle America's growth and suppress its industrious spirit or will the captains of humanity rise to the challenge and save the world?
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I wrote this book as a bit of a passion project for my history and economics students. It's a quick read that is meant to be fun and even a little educational.