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Dwarvish Dirty Dozen #1–6 omnibus
Dwarvish Dirty Dozen Complete Series Boxed Set
War is a messy business and anyone who claims otherwise is trying to sell you something.
This is a tale of war and desperation, of grit and heroism. See what a batch of desperate dwarves can do when the chips are down.
Pick up this complete 6-book fantasy series boxed set and join the dwarves in their battles today!
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The dwarvish legions, the Holt’Dwan, are familiar with this but these are strange times.
The dead are rising from the earth in the freshly settled Ysgand Vale and the war just got a lot messier.
So an old custom was resurrected and the Bad Badgers were formed.
Condemned and disowned, the Badgers have nothing to lose and everything to prove. But in a world where the dead don't stay dead and victory will cost you everything, what can be done?
A lot, if one has the will and stomach for it.
Included in this boxed
Mud WarDirt LineDust SongStone ColdRock HardEarth DeepScroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to grab your thrilling copy of the complete Dwarvish Dirty Dozen series today!
This is a tale of war and desperation, of grit and heroism. See what a batch of desperate dwarves can do when the chips are down.
Pick up this complete 6-book fantasy series boxed set and join the dwarves in their battles today!
---
The dwarvish legions, the Holt’Dwan, are familiar with this but these are strange times.
The dead are rising from the earth in the freshly settled Ysgand Vale and the war just got a lot messier.
So an old custom was resurrected and the Bad Badgers were formed.
Condemned and disowned, the Badgers have nothing to lose and everything to prove. But in a world where the dead don't stay dead and victory will cost you everything, what can be done?
A lot, if one has the will and stomach for it.
Included in this boxed
Mud WarDirt LineDust SongStone ColdRock HardEarth DeepScroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to grab your thrilling copy of the complete Dwarvish Dirty Dozen series today!
1426 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2023
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About the author
Aaron D. Schneider
36 books16 followersAaron was born to parents who taught him two very important things: truth matters and imagination is not a crime.
Our protagonist has spent the rest of his life trying to live out those two maxims, much to the chagrin of every unfortunate around him (progenitors included).
As such, by age six or seven, he was writing stories about a dark, reptilian avenger who brought final, painful justice to the guilty- with unsettling illustrations to boot. His beloved and benighted parents realized that budding sociopathy would simply not do, and so they began introducing him to tales of great and good heroes. First the account of a certain carpenter, then a hairy-footed burglar, then a savior lion, and after that point our protagonist was plunging face first and arms out into a world of heroism both real and imagined. While far from a hero himself, he has endeavored to try and capture that same bowed but unbroken spirit that dwells in a dark and ugly world, because that as far as he can tell is what makes it all worth while.
Along this rambling, dreaming way he managed to find a woman he could bamboozle into loving him, and then even have children with, Lord have mercy on them all.
Now Aaron has managed to cram no few exciting jobs and hair-raising experiences into his life so far, and God help him, he hopes for many more. It is these that drive his captured glimpses of something epic. If you have the time you should pull up a chair, grab a beer, light a pipe, or whatever your pre-literary consumption ritual may be and give them a look. It's been said they are truly monstrous, but as any true hero knows, monsters often guard treasure.
Our protagonist has spent the rest of his life trying to live out those two maxims, much to the chagrin of every unfortunate around him (progenitors included).
As such, by age six or seven, he was writing stories about a dark, reptilian avenger who brought final, painful justice to the guilty- with unsettling illustrations to boot. His beloved and benighted parents realized that budding sociopathy would simply not do, and so they began introducing him to tales of great and good heroes. First the account of a certain carpenter, then a hairy-footed burglar, then a savior lion, and after that point our protagonist was plunging face first and arms out into a world of heroism both real and imagined. While far from a hero himself, he has endeavored to try and capture that same bowed but unbroken spirit that dwells in a dark and ugly world, because that as far as he can tell is what makes it all worth while.
Along this rambling, dreaming way he managed to find a woman he could bamboozle into loving him, and then even have children with, Lord have mercy on them all.
Now Aaron has managed to cram no few exciting jobs and hair-raising experiences into his life so far, and God help him, he hopes for many more. It is these that drive his captured glimpses of something epic. If you have the time you should pull up a chair, grab a beer, light a pipe, or whatever your pre-literary consumption ritual may be and give them a look. It's been said they are truly monstrous, but as any true hero knows, monsters often guard treasure.
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February 10, 2024So GOOD
I just finished Book 6 of the series, which wrapped up the whole series. Once I started it, I didn't break away from it to read anything else on my Kindle - I blew straight through the whole box set.
I highly recommend this series! The plots are well-constructed. The characters are very diverse, and expertly done. The almost nonstop action is perfect. Woven through it all are good morals and life lessons. Those things aren't done in a hit-you-over-the-head way. They're simply the results of good beings being good and doing good.
I have to strongly recommend this series to any fan of fantasy. You won't be disappointed, I don't think.
I just finished Book 6 of the series, which wrapped up the whole series. Once I started it, I didn't break away from it to read anything else on my Kindle - I blew straight through the whole box set.
I highly recommend this series! The plots are well-constructed. The characters are very diverse, and expertly done. The almost nonstop action is perfect. Woven through it all are good morals and life lessons. Those things aren't done in a hit-you-over-the-head way. They're simply the results of good beings being good and doing good.
I have to strongly recommend this series to any fan of fantasy. You won't be disappointed, I don't think.
May 26, 2025
An incredibly deep saga about change in a dwarven kingdom
When society has no respect for you but demands you still perform spectacularly, when you have an iron will, a sense of what should be and what is right, the anger of disservice done by those you held most dear, when the world goes crazy and all the worst things happen to you and your team, could you stay strong to your beliefs and values? Could you pause your anger, resentment, and sense of injustice when you had a decisive moment? Could you make an honorable decision even when it should cost you your life? When you are already reviled by your own people for standing up for what is morally right, would you have the compassion to forgive? Would you have the character to be better than everyone else expects in pursuit of what you know to be right, when all the world is against you?
Read this amazing story to experience the moments when one dwarf’s impetus for betterment will reshape the entire vale and its inhabitants.
Dwarves, elves, humans and undead have all vied for control of this vale for quite a while but all are usurpers building upon the bones of a greater people, sadly most are unaware of what lies beneath.
When society has no respect for you but demands you still perform spectacularly, when you have an iron will, a sense of what should be and what is right, the anger of disservice done by those you held most dear, when the world goes crazy and all the worst things happen to you and your team, could you stay strong to your beliefs and values? Could you pause your anger, resentment, and sense of injustice when you had a decisive moment? Could you make an honorable decision even when it should cost you your life? When you are already reviled by your own people for standing up for what is morally right, would you have the compassion to forgive? Would you have the character to be better than everyone else expects in pursuit of what you know to be right, when all the world is against you?
Read this amazing story to experience the moments when one dwarf’s impetus for betterment will reshape the entire vale and its inhabitants.
Dwarves, elves, humans and undead have all vied for control of this vale for quite a while but all are usurpers building upon the bones of a greater people, sadly most are unaware of what lies beneath.
November 2, 2024
A Fun Romp
This series is a fun fantasy romp with tons of action, well-rendered battle scenes, and just enough meat on its bones to have some real things to say. The pacing is good, and though some moments feel like they wrap up rather suddenly, it’s a satisfying read overall. Each installment is pretty short, which makes it easier to take in the full story. I enjoyed it, and I will look at the authors’ other offerings.
This series is a fun fantasy romp with tons of action, well-rendered battle scenes, and just enough meat on its bones to have some real things to say. The pacing is good, and though some moments feel like they wrap up rather suddenly, it’s a satisfying read overall. Each installment is pretty short, which makes it easier to take in the full story. I enjoyed it, and I will look at the authors’ other offerings.
April 6, 2024
unexpected adventure
I liked the way the dwarf leader was reluctant but firm in his leadership. Building alliances under difficult circumstances is what life is all about. The array of characters drew me into the moment. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes fantasy fiction. I gave it a four rating because it was an engaging series.
I liked the way the dwarf leader was reluctant but firm in his leadership. Building alliances under difficult circumstances is what life is all about. The array of characters drew me into the moment. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes fantasy fiction. I gave it a four rating because it was an engaging series.
June 12, 2024
An excellent adventure of dwarfic proportions
I read a lot of schlock to find the occasional gem, and this one does not disappoint. The characters are all well written and unique, each drawing you into their own story that is part of the larger whole.
the backdrop story is interesting and new and is great imagination bait.
I highly recommend this series.
I read a lot of schlock to find the occasional gem, and this one does not disappoint. The characters are all well written and unique, each drawing you into their own story that is part of the larger whole.
the backdrop story is interesting and new and is great imagination bait.
I highly recommend this series.
December 11, 2024
Amazing read! Reading it was like being there.
If you haven’t read the series then do so. When it ended, my mind was totally blown! Oh my goodness, this set of books is so captivating that you’ll be up all night reading and hoping it will not end. Thank you Sir for the fantastic vacation.
If you haven’t read the series then do so. When it ended, my mind was totally blown! Oh my goodness, this set of books is so captivating that you’ll be up all night reading and hoping it will not end. Thank you Sir for the fantastic vacation.
December 11, 2023
Dwarvish Dirty Dozen
A really wonderful series of books. The heroes are very interesting and likeable people, and the villains are very dastardly. The storylines are engrossing and full of action.
A really wonderful series of books. The heroes are very interesting and likeable people, and the villains are very dastardly. The storylines are engrossing and full of action.
March 11, 2024
Great Series
Well worth the read .Just fell in love with the characters .One uppity elf with a hard nosed group of dwarves makes for a very interesting and in some parts of the story , extremely funny interactions . I was sorry to see there story come to an end .
Well worth the read .Just fell in love with the characters .One uppity elf with a hard nosed group of dwarves makes for a very interesting and in some parts of the story , extremely funny interactions . I was sorry to see there story come to an end .
August 12, 2024
Gave me a whole new look on dwarves. They are some bad a**. The characters are well developed and are almost real as they face moral dilemmas that they have to resolve besides just kicking butt. The banter between characters is really great. Loved this series.
November 12, 2023
Good Read
This series will keep you turning the pages. Excellent plots, twists and turns and humor. A must read for fantasy fans.
This series will keep you turning the pages. Excellent plots, twists and turns and humor. A must read for fantasy fans.
February 21, 2024
excellent book!!
Could not wait to go from book to book, wish there was more! Looking for another like this. Like dwarves!
Could not wait to go from book to book, wish there was more! Looking for another like this. Like dwarves!
March 16, 2024
A really goodread
A good storyline with a group of unconventional characters lots of fighting with a little laughter and touch of romance all in all a fan good read.
A good storyline with a group of unconventional characters lots of fighting with a little laughter and touch of romance all in all a fan good read.
March 16, 2024
Dwarfs and more!
A great and epic tale that serves the history of the dwarven brethren well. A lot of blood and thunder but so much more.
Will there be a sequel?
A great and epic tale that serves the history of the dwarven brethren well. A lot of blood and thunder but so much more.
Will there be a sequel?
May 4, 2024
Really good read.
May 24, 2024
good read
Not an invigorating page turner, however over all a good read would recommend for anyone looking for something to read who is between authors.
Not an invigorating page turner, however over all a good read would recommend for anyone looking for something to read who is between authors.
July 12, 2025
Awesome Dwarvish Dirty Dozen
Loved the complete series. Just wished it wasn't the end without knowing what happened to the Wain Dwarves and Tamza.
Loved the complete series. Just wished it wasn't the end without knowing what happened to the Wain Dwarves and Tamza.
September 25, 2024
If you like your heros short and tough as nails, pick this series.
Dwarves can be the main hero in a book. This box set proves it. The authors moved the story arch along, too quickly. I love the banter between the characters. Maybe if we have more back stories about the main characters , I can give this a 5 stars rating. I enjoyed the stories, more adventures in this universe, please...
Dwarves can be the main hero in a book. This box set proves it. The authors moved the story arch along, too quickly. I love the banter between the characters. Maybe if we have more back stories about the main characters , I can give this a 5 stars rating. I enjoyed the stories, more adventures in this universe, please...
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