Adrian Faulkner is an adrenaline-fueled wordsmith who weaves tales of adventure and intrigue from his experiences as a fantasy writer, medal-winning historical sword fighter and instructor, and storm chaser. Having braved the fury from inside a mile-wide tornado and lived to tell the tale, he knows a thing or two about crafting stories that grip you and leave you breathless. With world rankings in four weapons systems, including holding top 100 in two, he brings a unique blend of action and imagination to his writing.

A former leading pop culture journalist and geek culture commentator, he has turned his passion for storytelling into an art form, captivating readers with his vivid characters and captivating plots. Step into his world and prepare to be swept away by his storytelling.

The Fast And The Fallen

The Fast And The Fallen

Author: Adrian Faulkner
Series: The Four Realms, Book 0
Genres: Fantasy, Portal Fantasy

When 16 year old Cassidy Mulligan gets caught by the police joyriding, she thinks it's time for a new life. It's been two years since she lost her mother, her life is going off the rails and now her friends are starting to be sent to prison.

But then another person gets murdered in exactly the same spot as her mother, and Cassidy can't help but feel like she is being watched. Her boyfriend Ryan has been offered a well-paying job stealing two sports cars but it's for a local mobster, and he isn't telling her everything.

It might just be the way to fund a new life, before whatever is stalking her takes her's.

Read this exciting novella giving the origin story of fallen angel, Cassidy, today!

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The Four Realms

The Four Realms

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Author: Adrian Faulkner
Series: The Four Realms, Book 1
Genres: Fantasy, Portal Fantasy

When wizard Ernest McFadden is found dead on the streets of London, he represents an ethical meal for half-vampire Darwin. He's been living off rats at the behest of fallen angel Cassidy, but the corpse is still warm. For gatekeeper between realms, eighty-two-year-old Maureen Summerglass, the death of her friend Ernest seems hastily covered up. Determined to understand who is responsible, she ventures into the realm of Venefasia for the first time. There she discovers a world unlike the one of myth and fairy tale she imagined, and instead one of black market economies, brand names and tuk tuks,

As Darwin finds himself both condemner and saviour of a race who’ve never considered him one of their own, he tries to lead the survivors of a vampire genocide to the safety of Venefasia, while Maureen discovers she just might be the first woman to be able to use magic.

And just who is the mysterious Mr West, and why is he and his colleagues so hell-bent on getting their hands on Ernest's notebook that Cassidy has in her possession?

The Four Realms is the first book in an epic portal fantasy series packed with powerful elderly protagonists, shape-shifting cephalopods and shotgun wielding centaurs If you like fast-paced adventure, cross-genre SFF and epic stakes, then you'll love Adrian Faulkner's page-turning fantasy series.

Pick up The Four Realms to discover this exciting new series today!

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Summers End

Summers End

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Author: Adrian Faulkner
Genre: Anthology

Summer’s End wants to see the end of the world. It’s the country that can’t stand its own prosperity, the man who refuses to abandon his son, the rulers who refuse to give up their power or those who don’t know when enough is enough. Each and every story in this collection explores how golden ages end, how great civilisations fall.

Featuring stories from award winning authors such as Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gaie Sebold, James Brogden and Sarah Cawkwell, this strange and wondrous collection of world’s ending will make you thankful for what you’ve got.

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Holding On By Our Fingertips

Holding On By Our Fingertips

Author: Adrian Faulkner
Genre: Anthology

An anthology of science fiction and speculative stories exploring the many different reactions and experiences of people during the 24 hours leading up to the end of the world. Our base instinct is to survive, but when the end is nigh, do we simply lie down and die? Or do we celebrate our life and achievements? Love, loss, forgiveness, revenge, or just that final goodbye… Gaie Sebold -- James Everington -- Sarah Higbee -- Charlotte Bond -- Kim Lakin-Smith -- Steve Carr -- Leontii Cristea -- Charlotte Strong -- Tabitha Lord -- Theo Graham -- Adrian Faulkner -- Phil Sloman -- C.A. Yates -- Ren Warom -- Terry Grimwood -- Scott Hungerford -- Courtney Privett

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Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History

Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History

Author: Adrian Faulkner
Genre: Non-Fiction

Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History traces the evolution of this popular art form from the earliest illustrations of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells through the classic cover art of pulp magazines from the 1920s and 30s, to graphic novels in the 60s and 70s, and right up to contemporary film posters, movies, and television shows.

Chapters bring to light the most groundbreaking and talked about sci-fi art in media ranging from comic books, movies, and TV programs to art, posters, toys, literature, collectibles, board games and video games. Sci-Fi Art is a comprehensive compilation that reveals fascinating background information, anecdotes, ideas, and inspirations relied on by iconic artists from Chris Foss, Jim Burns, and David Mattingly to Moebius, Albert Robida, and Frank Kelly Freas. Illuminating analyses of these sci-fi masters' use of technique, tools, materials, and media are also featured.

All images are richly illustrated and seemingly three-dimensional making Sci-Fi Art the perfect nostalgia book for sci-fi fans and collectors, as well as an inspiring resource for art lovers, designers, illustrators, writers and creative minds.

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