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Paul Heisel

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Born

in Fort Lee, The United States

Website

https://www.paulheisel.com

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Genre

Fantasy, Science Fiction

Influences

J.R.R. Tolkien
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August 2025

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Paul Heisel is the author of the Keeper of the Deer fantasy series, beginning with The Servant. His writing blends intrigue, magic, and family conflict in a grounded style inspired by Tolkien, Terry Brooks, and Terry Goodkind.

Heisel has been building the world of Elarandor for decades — a realm of ancient relics, druid councils, and fractured loyalties where survival often depends on wit as much as courage.

When he isn’t writing, Paul lives in Texas, where he enjoys food, wine, fast cars, and Friday-night martinis. He continues to expand the series with upcoming volumes, collector’s editions, and immersive lore for readers who like to lose themselves in a richly detailed world.

Follow his work at paulheisel.com
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Average rating: 4.67 · 15 ratings · 5 reviews · 16 distinct works

	The Servant (Keeper of the Deer Book 1) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Emperor's Fury: Most Favored 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Emperor's Fury: The Frayed Rope it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	First Frontier it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2004	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tale of the Catstaff it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2006	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Emperor's Fury: Most Favored it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Emperor's Fury: Legion it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Emperor's Fury: The Warlord of Pyndira it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Keeper of the Deer - Cherish 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Paul Heisel and 1 other person liked Kevin B's review of The Servant (Keeper of the Deer Book 1): "From the very first chapter, The Servant completely pulled me in. By the end of Chapter 1, I was fully invested in Radcliffe and the compelling cast of supporting characters. Paul Heisel has created a world filled with suspense, intrigue, and wonder " Read more of this review »
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Paul Heisel liked Daniel Flavin's review of The Servant (Keeper of the Deer Book 1): "If you are as drawn in by the first chapter as I was, this book will be a pure delight. I had Heisel recommended to me while working my way through Joe Abercrombie’s First Law trilogy, and was happy to have taken the detour. Paul’s writing style has " Read more of this review »
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Paul Heisel liked Linda's review of The Servant (Keeper of the Deer Book 1): "The Servant by Paul Heisel is the story of Radcliffe von Schule, the youngest son of a rich family. His father despises him and always take the side of his eldest son who regularly bullies Rad. Rad gets revenge but is then demoted to being a servant " Read more of this review »
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Paul Heisel made a comment on Linda’s review of The Servant (Keeper of the Deer Book 1) " Thanks for the honest review. Can you let me know what pages seemed out of order? I'll investigate. Thanks! ...more "
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Paul Heisel answered Goodreads's question: How do you get inspired to write? I find inspiration in music — Alan Parsons especially, songs I know by heart. I’m also inspired by the stories themselves; they demand to be told and shared. A good cup of Major Dickason’s Blend coffee doesn’t hurt either. But the greatest inspiratio See Full Answer
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