AWKWARD ON THE ROCKS :: On Sale December 9th, 2025 from Dead Sky Publishing
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When a missing book of dark magic recipes threatens a city, a Fire Elementalist bartender might be the only hope to serve an antidote or a hex on the rocks.
Thomas “Awkward Thom” Dante is not your typical bartender. He’s a DarkWaver—a Fire Elemental sworn to ancient laws and even older sins, hiding behind the counter of The Lost & Found, a mystixology bar built on the crossroads of a city where magic and mortal danger mingle.
But when a dark magic book of recipes vanishes and a fellow DarkWaver is murdered within the bar’s smokey walls, Awkward Thom is contacted by his ex-girlfriend—a Detective with the Agentia Obscura.
Since the culprit could have used a curse or a cocktail to commit the crimes, Awkward Thom finds himself involved as both a suspect and a consultant. One mysterious murder, one missing book, and all Awkward Thom wants is to hide behind the bar and mix drinks. Unfortunately, he can’t. If evil forces gain control of The Lost & Found, the entire city could suffer the unthinkable.
Now Thom must navigate a treacherous underbelly of immortals, shapeshifters, demons, a Voudou Queen, and the detective who once held his heart. To prove his innocence and help solve the crime, Thom must use his abilities without violating any DarkWaver laws. The only problem is in order to save his city, Awkward Thom might have to sacrifice his soul.
For readers who enjoy gritty fantasy, supernatural thrillers, occult magic, a dark tavern, and characters who struggle with power, guilt, and secrets—you’ll knock back this novel. Dive in now and follow Thom behind the bar… if you dare.
ABSOLUTE ZERO :: A Cold Horror Anthology from DEAD SKY PUBLISHING
Prepare to experience fear at its coldest. In a world where the temperature plummets, so too do the depths of terror. Absolute Zero is an anthology that delves into the chilling extremes of human experience, exploring the frigid landscapes— both literal and metaphorical— that push our minds and bodies to the brink. Inside these pages, the frost is not just a physical presence but an emotional one, as each story examines the icy grip of isolation, despair, and the unknown. Whether it’ s the suffocating stillness of a frozen landscape, the cold indifference of a malevolent force, or the harrowing consequences of a frozen mind, Absolute Zero takes readers to the very edge of what can be endured. Here, in these frozen worlds, the monsters are not always what you expect— and sometimes, they are the ones we carry inside.
Marcel Feldmar 