Lou Paduano | Urban Fantasy Novels | Sci-Fi Crime Series

Coventry arrives next month!

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There’s a lot going on lately. There’s new Greystone coming your way. The season finale of DSA arrives in a few weeks. But that’s not all that’s been cooking lately in the writing cave. Two short stories are heading to Patreon next month that open the door to a new world of adventure. It’s called Coventry, an urban fantasy series that I can’t wait for you to read.

Coventry

I knew I wasn’t quite finished with urban fantasy after all the fun I’ve had building Greystone. There is something wonderful in pairing the fantastical with the modern world. Greystone barely scratched the itch for me, so when it came time to explore new worlds, Coventry was one of the first that popped up for me.

So what is it? Better still, who is Coventry?

Warren Coventry is an adventurer akin to Indiana Jones or Lara Croft. He is a treasure hunter, one who is skilled at finding buried and forgotten treasures, lost to the world. When he goes too far on a dig, he is cursed with a terrible power–a gift to see beyond the world around us into every other that connects to our reality. With it comes a new responsibility to safeguard not only the treasures he’s blindly surrendered to the worst of the worst, but also our world as a whole.

Two short stories arrive next month.

I knew I wasn’t ready to dive into the novels yet. Exploring Coventry’s world from the fringes with some short stories was the best way to figure out who these characters are and what their stories will be like. Coming to Patreon next month will be two short stories to introduce you to Warren’s story.

The first is called Nachtfey. It’s my first try at a Christmas-themed adventure. I’m hoping to make an annual tradition out of it for Warren, much to his chagrin.

The second is called Legends. It is an abbreviated version of Warren’s origin story, but one that also ties to a larger thread (that’s a delicious pun you won’t understand until after the story comes out) that will spin through the main series.

Where do we go from here?

Like I said, for the moment the annual Christmas tale is probably all I will have time for when it comes to Coventry. But–BUT–the plan is to release FIVE novels starring Warren. I know what the overall arc is for the series, as well as what each threat will be for the novels. Time is my only opponent, and holy hell, is it winning at the moment.

I’m excited to explore this world with these characters. Please check out the stories on Patreon next month. (December 11th and 18th, respectably.) Let me know what you think or what you would like to see Warren tackle in the future.

The penultimate chapters of Army in the Obelisk launch today!

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Part Eleven of Army in the Obelisk starts today on the Patreon page! The Army in the Obelisk is the beginning of the end of the story. Djuhuty’s warning to Loren comes to fruition and war arrives in Portents.

Head over to Patreon and start reading Army in the Obelisk today.

We’ve reached the penultimate lap on the twelve-part serial. I hope you’ve been enjoying it half as much as I did in putting the book together. This project was challenging on so many levels, yet I will always look fondly at it.

I can’t thank you enough for being on this journey with me. From the opening gambit with the Nehebkau, to the return of the Cult of Anubis, all the way through Soriya’s struggle with the Baku and Loren’s coffee meeting with Djuhuty, there are so many great moments in this book. I’d love to hear some of your favorites.

Part Eleven Begins.

Thutmose is back. His army approaches. He wants the world to remember him for the great leader he was.

Loren and Soriya must make a final stand against Djuhuty and his forces at the Heliopolis, but first…

Patricia Fleming needs to have her say with Loren.

That’s right, this week is the conclusion of the long-simmering romance between Loren and Patti.

I’m not a romance guy. Ask my wife. She’ll be the first to tell you how heartless I am when it comes to this stuff. But for Army in the Obelisk? To have a character like Fleming in the mix, helping Loren on multiple levels throughout the narrative? This was fun. I loved the tension when Fleming was in the scene, either through Loren’s discomfort in accepting a new love in his life after the loss of his wife, or through Soriya’s amazement that such a love was possible in her friend/partner.

It was a great foil to seed throughout the narrative and helped me stretch my writing skills in a new direction.

The End Approaches.

We’ll talk again when Part Twelve begins in a few weeks!

Terminal Point starts today on Patreon

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Patreon supporters can now read Terminal Point! The incredible season finale of the DSA’s second season launches today on Patreon. Start reading today!

Enjoy Terminal Point now.

The Wellspring Saga Ends Here.

For the last century, humanity has achieved wonders beyond imagination. Every development, every advancement—be it in medicine or science or war—has come from someone else… something else.

The Wellspring.

This ancient program has guided the world down a singular path toward a future which remains a mystery. At the heart of this program lies a signal, transmitting instructions to chart the course ahead.

Zac Modine has finally found the signal. After weeks on the run, he hopes to save his own life and escape the destiny thrust upon him. Unfortunately, the Trust has followed his every move, and under the leadership of the manipulative David Hollis, they will stop at nothing to secure the future for their own ends.

The DSA is all that stands in the Trust’s way. But will their timely intervention help save the world from the threat of the signal and the dangerous guardian at the gate, or will they merely open the door to a power beyond all comprehension?

The saga of the Wellspring comes to a cataclysmic conclusion in the thrilling season finale of the DSA.

Thank you for the incredible support!

Your patronage helps make these books possible. Every dime goes into cover design, editing, formatting, marketing, local events, giveaways, and so many other avenues. The page will only grow from here.

I hope you’ll give the Patreon a look. Thank you again for all that you do.

Happy Reading!

Patreon Schedule for July and August 2024

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It’s a wild summer over on the Patreon. Secret Histories just launched on Monday. You can read all about it here. For more information on the Patreon release schedule for this summer, keep reading.

Patreon Release Schedule

  • July 3rd – Army in the Obelisk Part Seven Chapters 3 – 4
  • July 8th – Secret Histories Chapters 5 – 8
  • July 10th – Army in the Obelisk Part Seven Chapters 5 – 6
  • July 15th – Secret Histories Chapters 9 – 12
  • July 17th – Army in the Obelisk Part Seven Chapters 7 – 8
  • July 22nd – Secret Histories Chapters 13 – 16
  • July 24th – Army in the Obelisk Part Eight Chapters 1 – 2
  • July 29th – Secret Histories Chapters 17 – 20
  • July 31st – Army in the Obelisk Part Eight Chapters 3 – 4
  • August 5th – Secret Histories Chapters 21 – 24
  • August 7th – Army in the Obelisk Part Eight Chapters 5 – 6
  • August 12th – Secret Histories Chapters 25 – 27
  • August 14th – Army in the Obelisk Part Eight Chapters 7 – 8
  • August 19th – Secret Histories Chapters 28 – 31
  • August 21st – Army in the Obelisk Part Nine Chapters 1 – 2
  • August 26th – Secret Histories Chapters 32 – 35
  • August 28th – Army in the Obelisk Part Nine Chapters 3 – 4

Head over to the Patreon and start reading now!

That schedule doesn’t include the Friday Fun Facts that will continue every week. These are nice snippets of details behind the writing process of Army in the Obelisk. Sometimes it is a glimpse of my thought process behind a specific aspect of the segment. Sometimes it is about a character or an arc. I always enjoy learning more about the work, so I hope it is enjoyable for you.

August will also see the arrival of the first Archived Book – Tales from Portents. These six short stories turned out to be absolutely crucial to the story behind the series to date. It’s a personal favorite and one I’m proud to share on the Patreon.

The next archived book will drop in October or November.

A look at what’s to come for the Patreon:

September brings some inside glimpses of Secret Histories. The reveals there connect to events from the very first DSA book, but did I know how they would evolve right from the start?

Army in the Obelisk will continue through November. The cataclysmic conclusion might seem far off, but the pieces are building to a spectacular finish.

Terminal Point, the season finale of DSA, launches on September 30th and runs through October and November.

December will bring not one, but two Coventry short stories, unless everything goes to hell with my writing schedule this summer. Fingers crossed that doesn’t happen.

Read Secret Histories on Patreon now

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DSA Season Two continues with Secret Histories! While the ebook and paperback don’t arrive until September 18th, you can read the latest DSA adventure all summer long as a subscriber to the Patreon page.

Secret Histories book description

Judgment day arrives for the DSA.

Susan Metcalf’s connection to the Witness comes to light and threatens everything the team has fought for. Trust breaks. Divisions form among the members, forcing them to choose sides. Before things fall apart completely, the DSA must decide the fate of one of their own.

Not only have Metcalf’s secrets come back to haunt the team, a figure from her twisted past arrives to plague to team at their absolute lowest point. Vivian Ness lost everything thanks to Metcalf, and plans to do the same not only to Metcalf, but the rest of the DSA team.

Meanwhile, Zac finds himself face-to-face with the Trust’s nefarious leader, David Hollis. Will Hollis force Zac to reveal the truth about his relationship with the Wellspring? If he doesn’t, his wife may pay the ultimate price for the secret.

The origin of the DSA stands revealed on the eve of its very destruction in the penultimate chapter of the stunning second season.

Secret Histories release schedule

  • July 1st – Chapters 1 – 4
  • July 8th – Chapters 5 – 8
  • July 15th – Chapters 9 – 12
  • July 22nd – Chapters 13 – 16
  • July 29th – Chapters 17 – 20
  • August 5th – Chapters 21 – 24
  • August 12th – Chapters 25 – 27
  • August 19th – Chapters 28 – 31
  • August 26th – Chapters 32 – 35

Start reading Secret Histories now.

Head over to my Patreon and enjoy the opening chapters of the novel. Commentary on the book, including some fun tidbits about the writing process of the book and what went into connecting the dots between the events revealed, will be coming your way in September. It’s another perk I like to give subscribers to the Patreon.

I hope you’ll give the page a try. Happy reading.

Part Seven of Army in the Obelisk starts today!

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We’ve reached the halfway point of the tale! Army in the Obelisk Part Seven launches today on Patreon.

Army in the Obelisk Part Seven – Nightmare Scenario

This part was a blast to put together. It deals with Soriya, specifically, and delves into her past in a way that has never been done before. For as much as it is touched on in the main series, there was never a moment where Soriya spoke about the life she lost when she was four years old.

There’s a reason for that: Soriya has no memory of that life.

But even still, wouldn’t there be some lingering questions about who she was and who her parents were? Of course there would be. No kid cannot wonder about who their parents were or what happened to them. That was the impetus behind this part of the story.

How this is all revealed is where the fun came in. For me, at least. Probably less fun for Soriya.

Not only do we get a cool new villain (which will be revealed in next week’s installment) but a lot of the story hinges on Djuhuty’s involvement. Bringing him more into the forefront is very intentional and as the rest of the novel unfolds, you’ll understand why.

I love this part and hope you do as well.

Head over to the Patreon and start reading the first two chapters now!

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