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Monson, Massachusetts, The United States

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Scott Austin Tirrell loves dark speculative fiction, conjuring isolated worlds where ancient mysteries, the raw power of nature, and the paranormal entwine. His work is steeped in the arcane, drawing from the forgotten corners of history and the unsettling grasp of the supernatural. With a style shaped by Clive Barker, Frank Herbert, and Joe Abercrombie, he crafts narratives that pull ordinary, flawed souls into the extraordinary, where reality frays, shadows lengthen, and the unknown whispers from the void. He has self-published eight books, with Koen set to come out in 2025 under Grendel Press. Residing in Boston with his wife, he draws inspiration from the region’s haunted past and spectral folklore. Scott invites readers to step beyond ...more

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	Island of Stone 4.30 avg rating — 10 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dawn of the Lightbearer 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Koen: Quills from the Raven's Nest 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Road Is the Story

I have never been very interested in destinations.

That might sound strange coming from someone who writes fantasy, because fantasy is full of destinations. Towers. Cities. Mountains. Lost kingdoms. Temples buried under old stone. A throne that must be reached. A gate that must be opened. A relic that must be found. A monster that must be slain.

But the destination is not really the point.

The destin

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Scott Austin Tirrell wrote a new blog post The Road Is the Story I have never been very interested in destinations.That might sound strange coming from someone who writes fantasy, because fantasy is full of destinat Read more of this blog post »
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Scott Tirrell liked Freya Pickard's review of Destiny of the Daystar: Shattered Circles- An Epic Dark Fantasy (Absolution of the Morning Star Book 4): "Destiny of the Daystar by Scott A Tirrel 5/5 Erik’s epic journey of self-discovery continues! I thoroughly enjoyed this volume where Erik finds himself attempting to unite the kingdoms of the North, so that he can, eventually, rule the land of Lucardia" Read more of this review »
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Scott Tirrell liked Anthony Spera's review of Jezelle: Thief of Forks - An Adult Grimdark Fantasy Novel (Absolution of the Morning Star): "Very Entertaining Read, it’s dark and grimy but good I generally don’t read darker fantasy but this caught my eye and I’m glad it did. Give the book some time to grow. There is a good deal of world setting and exposition in the first parts of the book" Read more of this review »
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Scott Tirrell liked Holly A's review of Jezelle: Thief of Forks - An Adult Grimdark Fantasy Novel (Absolution of the Morning Star): "Before she left, the mother of the girl now called Jezelle told her that there are many forks in life, and that power rises from this junction. At age seven, abandoned by her father to a brothel, Jezelle casts about for anyone, anything, to help her " Read more of this review »
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