Things They Buried, one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019

“...one of the best indie books I’ve ever read... what can make indie publishing so great.” Bryan S. Glosemeyer

"I can best describe this as The Lies of Locke Lamora crossed with Mos Eisley cantina." William C. Tracey

Things They Buried, winner Imadjin Award Best Fantasy Novel at Imaginarium 2020. Novel compared to grimdark genre..

“If you're into: - fantasy stories - science experiments - peering into dark tunnels - excellent world-building..." -Robin Kotow

“I thought about likening it to a mix of things but it deserves more... stands outside of comparisons.” BookBeard’s Blog

Indie published novel, Things They Buried by Amanda K King & Michael R Swanson, sitting in front of the cover painting by Michael B Fee. Novel compared to wuxia/xianxia.

"---a book that mashes genres together as seamlessly ...you won't want to put [it} down." Steve Caldwell

"…and there is some good LGBTQIA representation both in the main characters and the side characters." William C. Tracey

Indie published novel, Things They Buried by Amanda K King & Michael R Swanson, held in front of the cover painting by Michael B Fee

“It feels like a mash up of Neil Gaiman, China Miéville, and Joe Abercrombie, while remaining unique and fresh.” Bryan S. Glosemeyer

“It kind of reminded [me] of a darker version of the world in Foundryside combined with the violence and creature horror of The Library At Mount Char.” Robin Kotow

Audiobook cover of Things They Buried by Amanda K King & Michael R Swanson

"This is not my normal genre, so I was pleasantly surprised when I realized how much I was enjoying this book." Kat Dietrich

"With the sci-fi and steampunk elements intermixed with the lowest of fantasy elements ...they fit." Steve Caldwell

Kindle displaying the Things They Buried ebook

"Strange, different and totally new. Things They Buried is weirdly brilliant--I mean that in a good way." Bookbeards Review

"The worldbuilding is nearly flawless in its execution... a breathtaking, harmonious read." Kirkus Reviews

Things They Buried paperback sitting against a dirty wall with plumbing--a theme in the novel.

"fantastic job of making my skin crawl, making me feel the grittiness of this world, and freaking me out." Robin Kotow

"Things They Buried by Amanda K. King & Michael R. Swanson continues to be one of my favorite reads of 2019..." Sam Cooke

"If you don’t mind (well revenged) child abuse, then this is a fun tale of adventure ...with mad science." William C. Tracey

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Under the dirty streets of Ismae's greatest port city, an old nightmare waits for Sylandair and Aliara, one that is stealing Dockhaven's children, one only they can end.

When the pair escaped their owner and abuser years ago, they left him behind in a ball of blue flame, but as more children disappear near the city's desalinization plant, their suspicions turn to the predator they believed dead. Accompanied by their less-than-reliable puka scout Schmalch, they delve into the forgotten depths of the patchwork city. Their search will lead to a twisting world of corruption and experimentation, uncover horrors greater than any they imagined, and summon memories they never wanted to exhume.

A dark science fantasy action adventure, Things They Buried is the first full-length novel of Ismae, a world where science sometimes appears as magic and history as myth, where monsters make themselves and heroes are wholly unintentional.

This novel contains adult themes and violence.

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Under the dirty streets of Ismae's greatest port city, an old nightmare waits for Sylandair and Aliara, one that is stealing Dockhaven's children, one only they can end.

This novel contains adult themes and violence.