Brian Keith Dye

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Brian Keith Dye is a queer author and worldbuilder behind The World Beneath, an urban fantasy series where ancestral spirits, fractured magic, and supernatural politics collide.

A former English teacher who spent 15 years in South Korea, Brian has studied writing at the University of Southern California and UW–Milwaukee. He’s been telling stories since the days of trapper keepers and now writes novels filled with ghosts, grit, and tangled legacies.

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📘 Character Spotlight: Reynaud Dubois
• Real name: Reynaud Dubois
• Age: 50
• Occupation: Professor, Houngan
• Identity: Secret
• Other Aliases: None
• Legal Status: Citizen of Haiti, with no known criminal record
• Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
• Marital status: Married

• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 185 lbs
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Black, greying, worn in dreadlocks
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Grave Matters by Brian Keith Dye
"Grave Matters hits hard from page one smoke, rhythm, and danger woven into a rich Vodou-inspired magic system that feels authentic and alive. Terra Graves is a standout heroine: gritty, compassionate, and fearless in the face of ancient debts and mod" Read more of this review »
Grave Matters by Brian Keith Dye
"Grave Matters is a sharp, atmospheric urban fantasy that blends dark magic, Vodou spirituality, and gritty city life. Terra Graves is a compelling protagonist tough, flawed, and fiercely protective of her people. The world building is immersive, espe" Read more of this review »
Grave Matters by Brian Keith Dye
"Grave Matters delivers everything I want in urban fantasy: a strong heroine, a unique magical framework, and a city that feels alive with secrets. The stakes are high, the enemies are complex, and the supernatural elements are woven seamlessly into t" Read more of this review »
Grave Matters by Brian Keith Dye
"Grave Matters is a gripping, atmospheric read with a bold, original magic system rooted in Vodou mysticism. Terra Graves is a tough, compelling heroine sharp-witted, determined, and impossible not to root for. The world is dark, vivid, and alive with" Read more of this review »
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