Shields

by Samuel Rikard

In Samuel Rikard's new urban fantasy, orcs and elves continue to prosper alongside humans. Yet, few humans know of their existence. That is, until a new drug hits the streets of Miami. An unlikely buddy cop team must put aside their differences and work together in a world of fashion, music, women, and cars.
 
 
"Wonderful book! Reminded me of the Miami Vice tv show with the writing style"
 
"Thoroughly Enjoyed the Book! Time Very Well Spent!"
 
 
The year is 2017. Miami highlife consist of fast cars, pretty women, expensive suits, and of course, drugs. Ray Bradley, a narcotics detective working Miami Beach, is no saint. He loves his job, but understands the risks involved in his mistakes.
When a new drug surfaces, Ray is called into his captain's office and assigned to work with William Crumble, an uptight DEA agent. Their mission? To get the drugs off the street before they can circulate.
What began as a minor annoyance, having to cooperate with an outside agency, quickly becomes a battle of life and death as secrets begin to unfold. Before long, Ray finds himself in a world he no longer understands. A world filled with orcs and elves.

188 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 23, 2018

About the author

From an early age, Samuel Rikard was drawn to the realm of fantasy. Monsters and magic, or starships and warlords, there was nothing too far fetched or out of reach. In his early teens he was introduced to Live Action Role Play. Finding this new and exciting world, he felt at home. Before long he began writing, first details about his characters, then short stories or in-game missives, he developed a style. After high school he joined the military, where he trained exclusively with demolitions. Realizing that wasn't the life for him, he came home and began the quest for happiness. With his love of story line, he decided to write a book. Through chance, fate, happenstance, whatever you want to call it, he made some professional contacts and began to learn about the industry. Proving his dedication, and his ability to learn, he was offered a contract. One turned into two, and two became three. Before long, he had a full list of industry professionals. When working with reputation, he's know as the man to get things done. When he's not writing, he's working as a mechanic and raising his daughter, Breanna. They live in Southwest Missouri with their cat, Andronus. You can find his books and list of appearances on his website, www.samuelrikard.com