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Ben Galley is an author of dark and epic fantasy books who currently hails from Victoria, Canada. Since publishing his debut The Written in 2010, Ben has released a range of award-winning fantasy novels, including the weird western Bloodrush and the epic standalone The Heart of Stone. He is also the author of the brand new Chasing Graves Trilogy. When he isn’t conjuring up strange new stories, Ben works as a self-publishing consultant, helping fellow authors from around the world to publish their books. Ben enjoys exploring the Canadian wilds and sipping Scotch single malts, and will forever and always play a dark elf in The Elder Scrolls. One day he hopes to live in an epic treehouse in the mountains.

Coming from Ben Galley on December 7th is a brand new dark fantasy series – The Chasing Graves Trilogy. ————“Welcome to Araxes, where getting murdered is just the start of your problems. . . Galley has created a fascinating world that feels rife with stories that could be mined across multiple series. Its history is rich with detail and there’s so many avenues to be explored. ”– Fantasy Book Review"To say that the concept of Chasing Graves is grimdark would be an understatement. . . The world building is fantastic and reminiscent of Michael Moorcock’s Elric series. ”– Grimdark Magazine“I enjoyed this book immensely, there rarely ever being a moment when I felt ready to put it down before I finished it. ”— Diogo Capelo, Goodreads Reviewer“There’s serious grounds here for building something spectacular. ”— Emma Davis, Goodreads Reviewer"Chasing Graves, with its well paced and tight plot is complex, intricate and rewarding. I can’t wait to put my hands on the sequel. ”– Lukasz P, Goodreads Reviewer————Meet Caltro Basalt. He’s a master locksmith, a selfish bastard, and as of his first night in Araxes, stone cold dead. They call it the City of Countless Souls, the colossal jewel of the Arctian Empire, and all it takes to be its ruler is to own more ghosts than any other. For in Araxes, the dead do not rest in peace in the afterlife, but live on as slaves for the rich. While Caltro struggles to survive, those around him strive for the emperor’s throne in Araxes’ cutthroat game of power. The dead gods whisper from corpses, a soulstealer seeks to make a name for himself with the help of an ancient cult, a princess plots to purge the emperor from his armoured Sanctuary, and a murderer drags a body across the desert, intent on reaching Araxes no matter the cost. Only one thing is certain in Araxes: death is just the beginning. Go to bengalley. com for all the updates and information on the release.

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Galley's imagination is a truly beautiful thing. The plot here is rich and intricate, and the characters are a delight. . . I believe Mr Galley may well be one to watch. – Fantasy Bytes"Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings. "– NottingHarp, Amazon Reviewer"There are certain twists that will surprise the reader by genuinely coming out of the left field. " – Fantasy Book Critic "Absolutely one of my most favorite series ever. "– Amie Eckelmann"Ben Galley is not yet as good an author as Gemmell but the thing that I find exciting is that I honestly think that he could be. " – Fantasy Book Review--------------------His name is Farden. They whisper that he’s dangerous. Dangerous is only the half of it. Something has gone missing from the libraries of Arfell. Something very old, and something very powerful. Five scholars are now dead, a country is once again on the brink of war, and the magick council is running out of time and options. Entangled in a web of lies and politics and dragged halfway across icy Emaneska and back, Farden must unearth a secret even he doesn’t want to know, a secret that will shake the foundations of his world. Dragons, drugs, magick, death, and the deepest of betrayals await. Welcome to Emaneska. --------------------The Written is the first volume in The Emaneska Series and the debut book of UK author Ben Galley. Packed with magic and monsters, gods and dragons, it's perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, and George R. R. Martin. The Written is also available in paperback and audiobook. The next books in the Emaneska Series – Pale Kings, Dead Stars - Part One, and Dead Stars - Part Two – are also now available. You can follow Ben on Twitter @BenGalley, on Facebook at @BenGalleyAuthor or find his other dark and epic fantasy books at bengalley. com.

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When Prime Lord Hark is found in a pool of his own blood on the steps of his halls, Tonmerion Hark finds his world not only turned upside down, but inside out. His father's last will and testament forces him west across the Iron Ocean, to the very brink of the Endless Land and all civilisation. They call it Wyoming. This is a story of murder and family. In the dusty frontier town of Fell Falls, there is no silverware, no servants, no plush velvet nor towering spires. Only dust, danger, and the railway. Tonmerion has only one friend to help him escape the torturous heat and unravel his father’s murder. A faerie named Rhin. A twelve-inch tall outcast of his own kind. This is a story of blood and magick. But there are darker things at work in Fell Falls, and not just the railwraiths or the savages. Secrets lurk in Tonmerion's bloodline. Secrets that will redefine this young Hark. This is a story of the edge of the world. -----------WINNER OF THE LIBRARY JOURNAL'S INDIE EBOOK AWARDS 2016BLOGGERS' FAVOURITE OF #SPFBO 2015"Good, strong writing. A solid read. " – Mark Lawrence, author of the Broken Empire Trilogy"Hit all the right notes, with fantastic world building, a captivating story, unforgettable characters, and a plot that refused to fit in any molds. The cover art was amazing, the editing was obviously professionally done and the author has very evident talent. " – Bookworm Blues"An incredibly strong read that fans of fantasy and or westerns should check out. Will appeal a lot to fans of the likes of Neil Gaiman and Jim Butcher. " – Fictional Hangout"Galley has this fantastic ability to bring you into it all so slowly, so carefully, that you don’t quite realize your view of the world is shifting until it’s shifted. [Bloodrush] is unique, it’s highly entertaining, the pacing is superb, and the characters varied and a lot of fun to read about. . . definitely worth paying attention to. " – Bibliotropic----------Find out more at and choose your shade at: www. bengalley. com.

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“Grimdark with heart and soul. ”– Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives“Dark, brutal and violent, and packed with heart and emotional depth, The Heart of Stone is an intriguing novel. Great characters and a well-developed world surround a complex monster protagonist in a powerfully grim standalone fantasy. ”– Alan Baxter, author of the Alex Caine Series“This is Ben’s best book yet. Plain and simple. ”Michael R. Miller, author of The Dragon’s Blade Trilogy“A brutal delight with thrilling action and heart, rowdy and wise, bloody and tender at the same time. "– Dyrk Ashton, author of Paternus“From the fascinating world-building to the intriguing, colorful and memorable characters, The Heart of Stone is a pleasure to read. ”– BookNest"The Heart of Stone is a very, very good read. "– Fantasy Faction________Merciless. Murderer. Monster. He has been called many names in his time. Built for war and nothing else, he has witnessed every shade of violence humans know, and he has wrought his own masterpieces with their colours. He cared once, perhaps, but far too long ago. He is bound to his task, dead to the chaos he wreaks for his masters. Now, he has a new master to serve and a new war to endure. In the far reaches of the Realm, Hartlund tears itself in two over coin and crown. This time he will fight for a boy king and a general bent on victory. Beneath it all he longs for change. For something to surprise him. For an end to this cycle of warfare. Every fighter has a last fight. Even one made of stone.

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