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Nicholas Woode-Smith

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October 03, 1995

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Nicholas Woode-Smith is an urban fantasy author known for the Kat Drummond series.

Kat Drummond is an urban fantasy about a university student who slays monsters to pay the bills. Set in a world where magic has infested modern day society, it brings the action-packed storytelling and snarky characters that Warpmancer fans love.

Nicholas currently resides in Cape Town, South Africa, where he has a degree in economic history and philosophy. When he isn't writing, he can most often be found playing PC games, Warhammer 40k or hiking.
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Nicholas Woode-Smith Besides reading through drafts of my own books, and the multitude of books required for my courses, I plan to read through "Why Nations Fail".…moreBesides reading through drafts of my own books, and the multitude of books required for my courses, I plan to read through "Why Nations Fail".(less)
Nicholas Woode-Smith The advised reading order is:

1) Shadow
2) Trooper
3) Captain
4) Rise
5) Defiant
6) Godkiller
7) Outcast of Empire
8) Daughter of mars
9) Conquest

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The advised reading order is:

1) Shadow
2) Trooper
3) Captain
4) Rise
5) Defiant
6) Godkiller
7) Outcast of Empire
8) Daughter of mars
9) Conquest

The short stories can be read at any time. Chronologically, Gangs of Galis is set right before book 1 and Shipborn right before book 4.

Hive Mind is set decades before, but can be read at any time. Same goes for Endbreach.(less)
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Fantastical February for the Katverse

Dead World Textless CoverIt’s time for an update on my writing and the Katverse! My last update confessed to losing my way just a bit with a side project that I have since realised is not a good idea. This month, I started getting back on track. I re-read Werewolves & Wizardry, came up with some awesome ideas […]

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Fall of Zona Nox Rise of the Defiant Children of Empire Conquest of the Defiant
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Shadow Realm by Nicholas Woode-Smith
"This is the longest and darkest, by far, of the Kat Drummond book so far. Kat and crew, Brett, Candace, and Treth are traveling far from home (Hope City), meet several dark characters along the way, and become involved in a war they want nothing to d" Read more of this review »
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I am a bit biased, but with this being the longest and most epic Katverse instalment yet, I know it's worth 5-stars. ...more
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“We try to nudge existence one way and it kicks back and runs in the other direction. The thing to do wasn’t to strangle it and leash it but let it run wild. To learn its nature. To go with the flow. Life wasn’t perfect. Far from it. But more evil came from trying to change it than anything else.”
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“Everyone deserved to be remembered. To have their name said over and over. To be loved, even after they were gone.”
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Part-Time Monster Hunter by Nicholas Woode-Smith
"I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Karis Hart in the Authors Direct App. It was my first time using the app and it worked well. I thought the narrator did a good job--she was clear & engaging.
The story was engaging, well written. I like" Read more of this review »
Blood Cartel by Nicholas Woode-Smith
" Hi Louella. The court case in the beginning of this book is for the events of the final two chapters of book 1. This book is set about a week or two a ...more "
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“My mother taught me to never make deals with demons”
“Your mother sounds very uncreative...”
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“Why did I slay other people’s monsters?
Why did I take this path?
Perhaps...
It was because someone had to.
From Blood Hunter”
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“That bastard had his fingers in so many pies that we may as well ban pies now.”
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