Greetings, travelers! We are taking a special trip into the Otherworld today, because we’re not just looking at a slew of different stories set within one entertaining and magical world. If you’ve been looking for a new fantasy realm to dive into that has tinges of darkness, you’re going to love what we have in store for you today. Read on to learn more about Stories from Riverbrook Inn.
Debut author Harrison DeVries introduces readers to several different corners of his world in Stories from Riverbrook Inn, an anthology that helps to set the foundation for a realm that he’s been working on for several years. These six tales are framed by the titular tavern, with revelers and merrymakers telling tales of the shadows that encroach on the goodly people of the realm, as well as the heroics of those who would stand up for those vulnerable folk. DeVries captivates with his variety of tales, each feeling fresh and unique despite the common ground they share. Indeed, as individual stories, they are quite enjoyable. But together, they begin to weave a more complete tapestry, with thin threads spun into the other tales, sometimes subtly, other times with very intentional, strong connections. Because of this, readers are left not just with catching characters, but a rich world that feels real and lived in.
Welcome to the Riverbrook Inn where every ale comes with a tale.
In the shadow of the city of Hailgrad, the capital of the kingdom Hailgalad, along the foaming waters of the Frostfall River, lies the Riverbrook Inn. This lively tavern is a gathering place for old friends, adventurers, and mysterious travelers alike. Here, they come for a mug of Riverbrook Red and to tell stories from across the land.
From goblin-infested caverns and cursed relics to vampire dens and spider-haunted woods, every drink comes with a story to excite your mind and liven your heart.
Stories from Riverbrook Inn is the debut collection from the world of Hailgalad, blending high fantasy with dark folklore in six thrilling short stories.
Framing the anthology with the lighter merriment of what is going on at the inn helps to outline the darker stories that the talespinners offer up to their fellow tavern guests. Things don’t descend too far into the inky black, but these stories are certainly not whitewashed and pristine. In that way, it’s somewhat comforting to move from the cozy tavern to the shadows and back again. If this is what DeVries can accomplish with short form content, readers will no doubt want to keep their eyes on him as he continues to expand the kingdom of Hailgalad. There’s no better time than now to dive into the author’s work. Check out Stories from Riverbrook Inn on Amazon today!
Note: For the sake of transparency, I want readers to know that I was the editor for this book. Working with Harrison across an array of tales set in his world was an awful lot of fun, and I was intently hooked once I started to see some of the connective tissue between the stories. I highly recommend checking out this anthology. I think you’ll enjoy it too!
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Images and media provided courtesy of Harrison Devries.
