The Black Glove Assassin
The Black Glove Assassin is a relentless fantasy-western saga set in the magic-scorched badlands of Vaerys. Rence Tomalson, a former child-warrior turned outlaw mage, wields a cursed hand that unleashes deadly, unpredictable magic. With his brother Dunk and loyal friend Yask, Rence hunts for a cure, guided by Hathos, the enigmatic Maudin Mystic. Their quest pits them against a cult seeking to resurrect the wizard Cullivar, whose curse threatens entire regions with doppelgangers, undead, and worse. As Rence uncovers clues to his missing sister Prismia’s fate, he learns the curse’s true scope—and the cost of breaking it.
From dusty saloons to cursed burial grounds, the series weaves a tale of grit, betrayal, and redemption. Hounded by outlaws and shadowed by enemies who covet his cursed hand, Rence must choose between wielding its power and losing himself. For readers of Brandon Sanderson and Red Dead Redemption, The Curse of the Black Glove delivers raw action, deep world-building, and a hero fighting to reclaim his soul.
A Charm in the Hand
Book 1 of The Curse of the Black Glove
In the hardscrabble deserts of Vaerys, Rence Tomalson, a battle-scarred outlaw mage, bears a curse from a dead wizard’s dying spell. His right hand, twisted and liver-spotted, spews uncontrollable magic, barely restrained by a black glove—and it’s eating away at his mind. Hunted for the wizard’s murder, Rence, his brother Dunk, and their brash friend Yask dodge bounty hunters and a vengeful outlaw gang. Their only hope lies with Hathos, the Maudin Mystic, who offers Rence a path to break the curse: do good deeds to undo the wizard’s far-reaching hex.
Their first job takes them through the undead-haunted wilds of Abyntia to Nosantria, where a standing stone enthralls victims and spawns doppelgangers. As Rence battles cultists and his own cursed hand, he uncovers a charm tied to his long-lost sister, Prismia, raising hope she’s alive—and dread she’s entangled with the cult. With time running out, Rence must outwit his enemies and resist the hand’s dark pull, or lose his soul to its power.
A Charm in the Hand is a gritty blend of sword & sorcery and western noir, perfect for fans of The Dark Tower and Joe Abercrombie. Join Rence’s desperate fight in a world where magic burns as fierce as a six-shooter.