Blackguards Book 02: Scoundrels Anthology
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Editors: Melanie R. Meadors and Alana Joli Abbott
Contributors: Bradley P. Beaulieu, Jean Rabe, Lian Hearn, Anton Strout, Zin E. Rocklyn, and more.
Category: Anthology, Fantasy, Grimdark, Assassins, Danger, Treachery
Age Range: 16+
Vibes: Assassins, Treachery, Danger, Thief, Dark Fantasy
In Short: A dark anthology of rogue tales that dive into the art of betrayal, deception, and survival.
What's It About: Get your blades ready! Dive into the lives of scoundrels and thieves in this gripping follow-up to the Brigands Anthology. Each tale unveils a darker side of humanity, where cunning plans, dangerous heists, and calculated betrayals take center stage. From cutthroat thieves to daring con artists, these characters walk a fine line between genius and disaster in a world where loyalty is as fleeting as blood in the rain and greed rules above all else.
These stories of thieves and treachery are crafted by some of the best voices in fantasy, Blackguards Book 02: Scoundrels Anthology presents a collection of thrilling tales perfect for fans of grimdark and morally ambiguous characters.
Melanie R. Meadors (she/they) is the author of fantasy stories where heroes don't always carry swords and bad guys often lose to nerds who study their weaknesses. She’s been known to befriend wandering garden gnomes, do battle with metal-eating squirrels, and has been called a superhero on more than one occasion. Her fiction has appeared in various magazines and anthologies, and she has edited multiple anthologies. She's co-owner of Mechanical Muse where she writes and edits content for roleplaying games.