Book 1

Firefanged

by Rory Surtain

Published 1 October 2020

A NEW DEMON SLAYER SERIES!

In this genre-bending debut novel, a seemingly random encounter with a shadow-cat sets a teenager’s life on a new path as a demonic horde threatens his frontier city. Coming of age takes on a whole new meaning for a young man grappling with his inner demons while he battles the fiends that are plaguing his land.

The Demon in Exile Series offers a well-paced mix of paranormal-military fantasy and urban high fantasy. It’s a witty blend of pain-filled action, twisted drama, and confusing romance that’s sure to be entertaining for adults of all ages.

Escape with Ara and his company of Sentinels as they defend the Realm of Colivar from the invading entities of Unreality while still striving to keep their own fragile humanity intact.

Appropriate for Adult, New Adult, and mature Young Adult Readers that hunger for well-crafted action and strong, yet flawed characters.


Book 2

The Scarred Man

by Rory Surtain

Published 10 November 2020

My district. My city. Murderhall.

Colivar is a Kingdom plagued by seemingly random attacks from the Infernal Domain. For centuries, the Order of the Vigil has fought to stem the demonic tide and preserve the Realm, but politics and uncivil wars have depleted their ranks. For reasons unknown, the High Prince of Hell has decided to lend them a hand in the form of a demon in exile.

In the City of Maidenhall, a demon-slayer arrives on a mission to solve the most vile of murders. He soon discovers the dangerous dark forces hidden beneath the surface of the Capital city and within himself.

In this genre-bending fantasy series, coming of age takes on a whole new meaning for a young man grappling with his inner demons as he learns to battle the fiends that are plaguing his land.

The Demon in Exile Series offers a fast-paced mix of paranormal fantasy and military fantasy. It’s a witty blend of pain-filled action and twisted drama in a series where the characters are as strong as they are flawed and striving to keep their own fragile humanity intact.


Book 3

Sorrow's Twin

by Rory Surtain

Published 13 January 2021

Sometimes, everything goes according to plan. I dread those moments.

Colivar is a Kingdom plagued by seemingly random incursions from the Infernal Domain. For centuries, the Order of the Vigil has fought to stem the tide and preserve the Realm, but politics and uncivil wars have depleted their ranks. For reasons unknown, the High Prince of Hell has decided to lend them a hand in the form of a demon in exile.

Deep in the jungles on the Realm’s eastern border, a Vigil Campaign becomes more deadly than anyone imagined. Struggling to control his inner madness, a demon-slayer finds himself in the worst of all possible positions as he confronts a clan of heretics and their demonic overlords.

The Demon in Exile Series offers a well-paced mix of paranormal fantasy and military fantasy. It’s a dark, witty blend of pain-filled action and twisted drama in a series where the characters are as strong as they are flawed.

Appropriate for Adult, New Adult, and Young Adult readers.


Book 4

Wind Catcher

by Rory Surtain

Published 2 April 2021

Don't confuse insanity for intent.

Colivar is a Kingdom plagued by attacks from the Infernal Domain. For centuries, the Order of the Vigil has fought to stem the demonic tide and preserve the Realm, but politics and uncivil wars have depleted their ranks. For reasons unknown, the High Prince of Hell has decided to lend them a hand in the form of a demon in exile.

Politics and purpose draw a demon-slayer into a distant valley plagued by the black winds of war. In his bid to stem the dark tide of a demonic horde, he soon finds that the only path forward offers madness with every step that he takes.

In this genre-bending fantasy series, coming of age takes on a whole new meaning for a young man grappling with his inner demons as he learns to battle the fiends that are plaguing his land.

The Demon in Exile Series offers a fast-paced mix of paranormal fantasy and military fantasy. It’s a witty blend of pain-filled action and twisted drama in a series where the characters are as strong as they are flawed and striving to keep their own fragile humanity intact.


Book 5

Black Fortune

by Rory Surtain

Published 4 June 2021

“And you are named ‘Firefanged,’ so poetic in your decay.”

Colivar is a Kingdom plagued by attacks from the Infernal Domain. For centuries, the Order of the Vigil has fought to stem the demonic tide and preserve the Realm, but politics and uncivil wars have depleted their ranks. For reasons unknown, the High Prince of Hell has decided to lend them a hand in the form of a demon in exile.

In a bid to thwart the dark deals of his enemies, a demon-slayer delves into the criminal underworld of a neighboring realm. What he finds hidden among the Gray Houses threatens everything, including his heart.

In this genre-bending fantasy series, coming of age takes on a whole new meaning for a young man grappling with his inner demons as he learns to battle the fiends that are plaguing his land.

The Demon in Exile Series offers a fast-paced mix of paranormal fantasy and military fantasy. It’s a witty blend of pain-filled action and twisted drama in a series where the characters are as strong as they are flawed and striving to keep their own fragile humanity intact.


Book 6

Gray Prince

by Rory Surtain

Published 23 August 2021

Beyond this small war, there is a plague.

Colivar is a Kingdom plagued by seemingly random incursions from the Infernal Domain. For centuries, the Order of the Vigil has fought to stem the tide and preserve the Realm, but politics and uncivil wars have depleted their ranks. For reasons unknown, the High Prince of Hell has decided to lend them a hand in the form of a demon in exile.

The continent’s criminal underworld has taken note of a demon-slayer’s success as he prepares to confront the Realm’s greatest threat. He soon finds himself cut-off and facing a war he never expected.

In this genre-bending fantasy series, coming of age takes on a whole new meaning for a young man grappling with his inner demons. The Demon in Exile Series offers a witty blend of pain-filled action and twisted drama in a series where the characters are as strong as they are flawed and striving to keep their own fragile humanity intact.

Appropriate for Adult, New Adult, and mature Young Adult readers that hunger for well-crafted action and strong, yet flawed characters. 


Book 7

The Devil and Koki-Ten

by Rory Surtain

Published 22 November 2021

The choice is yours, but the plague is mine, wherever it leads.

Colivar is a Kingdom plagued by seemingly random incursions from the Infernal Domain. For centuries, the Order of the Vigil has fought to stem the tide and preserve the Realm, but politics and uncivil wars have depleted their ranks. For reasons unknown, the High Prince of Hell has decided to lend them a hand in the form of a demon in exile.

A black sorcerer and a death-demon vie for control as they seek to break an emperor's hold on a ruined realm. Trapped in a city that's being consumed by an Infernal plague, can a demon-slayer find a path forward when all roads lead to destruction?

In this genre-bending fantasy series, coming of age takes on a whole new meaning for a young man grappling with his inner demons.

The Demon in Exile Series offers a witty blend of pain-filled action and twisted drama in a series where the characters are as strong as they are flawed and striving to keep their own fragile humanity intact. 

Appropriate for Adult, New Adult, and mature Young Adult readers that hunger for well-crafted action and strong, yet flawed characters.


Book 8

Storm Sister

by Rory Surtain

Published 23 February 2022