Black Earth Rises: Urban Fantasy in a Slavic-haunted Texas

by Denton Salle

Jim never expected werewolves on campus. Angry ones trying to kill him. Jim and his best friend rescued a girl from being roofed. He expected trouble because it was the biggest frat on campus. But werewolves? Turns out magic is real and the monsters of Slavic myth hunt in Dallas. A centuries-old brotherhood opposes them. There's a sorcerer on campus who's preying on students, and he wants Jim and Mike dead. How does an engineering student deal with someone who actually does magic? And monsters that shouldn't exist? Jim needs to figure his choices out or the only one left will be if they find his body. Fans of Jim Butcher and Patricia Biggs will love this urban fantasy where the nightmares of Slavic myth haunt North Texas. One-click now to start reading today.

184 pages, Paperback

Published December 14, 2020

Reviews

[Oliver Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great supernatural story set in modern-day Texas. Jim gets drawn into a world where creatures from Slavic myth, both good and evil, are real. The action scenes have just the right amount of detail to pull you in, with excellent pacing. The characters are the heart of the book. They’re well written and developed, bringing the story to life. They act heroically and look out for each other, with the homestead acting as a warm, comfortable hub from which they make their stand against the lurking horrors!

[Ray Ritchey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, Fun Urban Fantasy

Compares favorably to Butcher. Good story, mythology, and just a fun read. Characters are realistic and vivid. I hope the author writes more in this series.