Edgewalker: An Urban Fantasy Detective Adventure Book - Season 1: Episode 1

by R.J. Batla

Gunner Hext here. Being a detective for the Unseen world has its challenges. My informants are goblins and giant rats. Headquarters doesn’t give me the support I need. And creatures cross over and start attacking Normals. All in a day’s work. To stop a dangerous drug from killing more unsuspecting Normals, I’ll have to use all my wits and powers to stop the criminals and keep the city safe. At least for one day. But is this a simple drug bust, or is there someone with more power lurking behind the scenes? I guess I'll find out the hard way. I’m Gunner Hext. I’m an Edgewalker. Fans of wizard detectives, magic, fantasy creatures, and mystery will love this series. Gunner battles monsters, sorceresses, and bureaucracy to make sure the job gets done. EDGEWALKER is approx. 9,500 words. The series is episodic - each book is a complete adventure and can be read alone, but the overall storyline progresses with each installment. Grab your copy a join the adventure!

46 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2018

About the author

R.J. Batla is a fantasy author and fan of the genre. He’s working on series in both epic and urban fantasy, and likes to write fast paced books that take the reader on an adventure that they can see in their mind. His books reflect influences from novels, comic books, manga, and other cartoons/media, and he joys in blending in these elements in his books.

Author, Christian, Husband, and Father, R.J. Batla enjoys everything outdoors and takes as much time as he can with his family. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him outside (thinking about writing), working out (and thinking about writing) or various other places (all while thinking about writing).

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Reviews

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creative short story

Edgewater by R. J. Kayla is a fantasy short story. Lots of creatures and action packed in a small package.

[Adam Collings · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cool magic system, efficient and effective world-building, and a format that gives you a quick satisfying read while leaving you wanting more, makes this fairly simple story a winner.

[Greg Alldredge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick read
Like a cool sip of water on a hot summer day this serial delivers a refreshing break. I look forward to more.

[C.J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gunner Hext is a detective for the Unseen world. A world which involves magic and supernatural creatures like goblins, gobblers, kmets, Elves, Ogres, vampires etc. As an Edgewalker, it's Gunner's job to keep humans safe from these creatures (harmful ones) and things that goes bump in the night.

Normals are dying over a drug produced in the unseen realm called stardust, as an Edge-walker, it's up to Gunner Hext to dig deep and find answers. He gets his answers from unlikely places, e.g from a goblin and a rat. This leads him to a powerful sorceress who he fights but she gets away. R.J. Batla sure didn't disappoint.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Edgewalker: Season 1, Episode 1 (Book 1) (Edgewalker Series Season 1) by R.J. Batla has an interesting premise. Edgewalker's motto is "We protect you from things you didn’t even know existed." Hext is a Edgewalker charge with aving Normals from all manner of monsters and demons from the hidden world. When those from the hidden world cross over, Normals usually can't even see them...until they attack. Hext is armed with a variety of magic spell from which he is able to choose 6 or 7 each day.

When someone begins bringing in a drug called Stardust which kills a good number of Normals who try it, he must track down the culprits. And the adventure begins!

[John K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batla deftly combines the feel of Harry Dresden and Buffy the Vampire Slayer for Edgewalker, an urban fantasy that takes place in an unseen side to the urban sprawl. The climax is a little abrupt for my taste, but this is a fun, quick story with interesting worldbuilding that suggests the modern magical world may have some vices and procedures all too familiar to our domain. More if you please, R.J. Batla.

[Staci Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun adventure with nice perspective.

I always appreciate a new twist on a comfortable theme. Brings new possibilities and entertainment. Perfect book for my day today. Just the right amount of balance in humor and action. Excited to see what development comes next!

[Joel Norden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Urban Fantasy at its finest!

This is some great urban fantasy. R.J. Batla does an amazing job telling a story the mixes some great elements. Humor, adventure, and a cool urban fantasy setting to boot.

Can't wait for the next story in this series!

[Lois Welsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short story with a lot of action---

I was unable to put it down and I did not want it to end.

I love the main character of the book.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but great. Being a detective for the unseen world is totally different. Wish it was longer.

[Jeannie Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome world

I’m in love with the characters and the world the author is creating here. I’m looking forward to more episodes of this.

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won a copy of R. Batla's Edgewalker: Season 1 Episode 1. Longer than a short story but shorter than a novella, Edgewalker is a fast pace and exciting read blending urban fantasy, detective driven crime novels, and myth and magic with just the right touch of grit. The villain is a surprise and you really route for the protagonist. I can hardly wait for the next episodes. I would recommend this to fans of urban fantasy, cyberpunk, detective novels, and even sci-fi enthusiasts looking to branch out.