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Michael Vadney

About Michael Vadney

Michael Vadney is the host of Author Adjacent, a show about the journey from hobbyist writer to professional author. When he isn't interviewing authors or reviewing books he is writing his own stories about characters facing impossible choices, intricate world-building that serves the narrative, and themes that resonate with real human experiences, even in fantastical settings. To learn more, catch an episode of Author Adjacent on Youtube or Spotify or check out his website at MichaelVadney.com.

Ironbound (Ironbound #1) by Andrew Givler

July 5, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis In the Iron Empire, only the strongest are given a chance to Ascend.As long as he can remember, Castor has wanted nothing more than to fuse with a Cor Heart. Made from an otherworldly metal, it would give him the ability to bind a Symbol and manipulate the elements. The day of trial has […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Progression, Reviews Tagged With: Andrew Givler, Fantasy, Michael Vadney, Progression fantasy

A Murder Most Fungal (Hofmann Report #1.5) by Adrian M Gibson

June 26, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis The knives are out in this fast-paced, standalone Fungalverse novel. Set several months after the events of the award-winning Mushroom Blues, this side story combines the culinary wonder of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, the kitchen chaos of The Bear, and the explosive tension of Hong Kong crime thrillers. In the aftermath of the “Fuyu Massacre,” riots and […]

Filed Under: Asian Inspired, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: A Murder Most Fungal, Adrian M Gibson, Fantasy, Indie, Michael Vadney, Review, The Fungalverse

Only Death Lies That Way by E.L. Montague

June 23, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis The first duty of a man is to his family… With an army flowing into the highlands like a plague of locusts, Rolf the skull breaker flees the front lines to get his family to safety, but the siren call of glory awaits him. Only the brave will have a seat the at the […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Adventure Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, E.L. Montague, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Michael Vadney, Self Published

The Envoys of War (The Envoys of Chaos #1) by Dave Lawson

June 22, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis Don’t kill the messengers. Gen has the perfect job: traveling the realm, drinking wine, and hitting things with her sword. Her latest assignment should be a simple one. Escort Cordyn, an envoy and her closest friend, through enemy territory to deliver vital military intelligence. Except the mission is fake. The King suspects Cordyn is […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Adventure Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Dave Lawson, Fantasy, Indie, Michael Vadney, Self Published

Sistah Samurai (The Champloo Mixes #1) by Tatiana Obey

June 11, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis This is no revenge story. I ain’t got time for that. I’ve got errands to run and things to do and barely enough time to make it home before sundown. I don’t care why folks are going around stealing ink. I don’t care why the monks are acting kinda strange. I don’t care that […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Asian Inspired, Black Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Champloo, Indie Author, Michael Vadney, Tatiana Obey

The Prophet of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #2) by Philip Chase

June 7, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis Ruin follows in the wake of Torrlond’s victorious army and the beasts its priests enslave, leavingno corner of Eormenlond untouched by the inferno of its war. Kingdoms and tribes line up onopposing sides as the conflict rages, rekindling ancient hatreds and avenging old wrongs. AsDayraven struggles to contain the vast power of his curse, […]

Filed Under: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Classic Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Michael Vadney, Philip Chase, Self Published, The Edan Trilogy

Solemn Vespers (Midnight War #3) by Adam Fernandez

June 4, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis An ancient enemy rises from legend, and the Solar System must rally to meet them. On Luna, Silas is crowned king of the Flamebound Kingdom, but the war is far from won. The archbishop isn’t ready to surrender, and both sides are searching for a way to gain the upper hand. Cultists worshiping the […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Science Fiction, Space Opera Tagged With: Adam Fernandez, Book Review, Michael Vadney, Midnight War, Science Fiction

To Catch a Witch (A Story of the Temere Novella) by E.L. Montague

May 25, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis Caught in a scandal with Lord Arle that draws the attention of King Harald’s Inquisition, Shenagh is forced to flee her home into the Dark Wood. The young hedge witch, pursued by Master Macon den Lough and his henchman, Cobb, is tested by the forest’s rugged terrain, dangerous predators, and legendary monsters. Review When […]

Filed Under: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Grimdark, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Dark Fantasy, E.L. Montague, Fantasy Books, Grimdark, Indie Author, Michael Vadney, Novella, Review, Self Published

A Parade of Horribles (Dungeon Crawler Carl #8) by Matt Dinniman

May 24, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis It’s off to the races in the explosive eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, LitRPG, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, DCC 8, Fantasy, LitRPG, Matt Dinniman, Michael Vadney

Synthers & Beasts by Judy Liu

May 18, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Blurb Born into a powerful magical family that focuses on medicinal synthing, an ability to diagnose ailments by seeing colors, Halla struggles balancing her family’s legacy and expectations with her own career running her apothecary in a quickly modernizing world. As she navigates through her own struggles, she gets entangled with a powerful family and […]

Filed Under: Asian Inspired, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Judy Liu, Michael Vadney, Self Published

Unsouled (Cradle #1) by Will Wight

May 16, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis Sacred artists follow a thousand Paths to power, using their souls to control the forces of the natural world. Lindon is Unsouled, forbidden to learn the sacred arts of his clan. When faced with a looming fate he cannot ignore, he must defy his family’s rules…and forge his own Path. Review From the very […]

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Progression, Reviews Tagged With: Anime, Book Review, Michael Vadney, Progression fantasy, Unsouled, Will Wight

Review: PolyCorpse by Jarrett Poole

May 14, 2026 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis No one escapes their Final Obligation. Theo hunts those who try. Within the walled city of DehantaPolis, all souls are destined for incineration. The governing power corporation calls it divine duty. The spiritual call it sacrilege. But one thing is certain: no citizen escapes their Final Obligation. Theo scours the wilderness for those who […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Adventure Fantasy, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Reviews Tagged With: Indie, Jarrett Poole, LGBTQ+, Michael Vadney, NecroPunk, PolyCorpse, Review

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