Dead Reckoning: The Black Yonnix

by Scott Colby

The crew of the Black Yonnix is back, ready to pursue the clues in a mysterious book toward a treasure that will shape their destinies. But reaching the treasure isn't so simple. They must first pass a series of trials designed to prove the strength of their character. Does a roving band of pirates have what it takes to claim their prize, especially when a Fae invasion raises the stakes? Scott Colby, author of the “ Deviant Magic” series, ventures back to the seas of the shared world of Pileaus, shaping the setting for adventurers to come— and putting everyone' s favorite band of pirates in swashbuckling peril.

224 pages, Paperback

Published September 3, 2024

About the author

I’m Scott Colby, an author based in Somerville, MA. I write fantasy and science fiction stories.

My Deviant Magic contemporary fantasy series is an extended saga about breaking free from oppressive power structures. Set in a world much like ours, but with magic and fairy creatures hidden in the shadows of society, the series features strong themes of found family, anti-establishment misfits, and dark humor. It’s about flawed people standing up for themselves, the values they believe in, and the people they love. There are currently five books in the series, and the first three (A Date with Death, Shotgun, and Diary of a Fairy Princess) are standalone enough that they could be read in any order. Stranger Than Fiction and Vengeance Squad should be read last, and in that order.

The Black Yonnix series, meanwhile, is a swashbuckling pirate adventure set in a unique high fantasy world where music is magic. These novels are part of Outland Entertainment’s World of Pileaus. They’re light and fun, with plenty of banter, heroic shenanigans, and crazy creatures.

I’m also a freelance editor, a terrible softball player, a decent runner, and a solid cook. For more about me and my work or to sign up for my newsletter, visit www.devantmagic.com.