C.L. Stegall

A world of worlds where everyone has a reason.

From the vampire courts of The Valensi Chronicles to the god-born warriors of The New Scions, every story here runs on the same engine: people with reasons — for what they protect, what they sacrifice, and what they refuse to forgive. Dark fiction with something to say.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sharp world-building and a protagonist who's equal parts vulnerable and dangerous. The pacing stays tight, the stakes escalate fast, and every reveal adds another layer to the larger conspiracy. A bold start to The Valensi Chronicles.

— Heather S., on WAIF

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

One of the best books I've read with the alternating past/present chapters — the foreshadowing kept me on edge but the surprises still landed. I had a hard time putting this book down.

— Tiffany B., on WAIF

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Loved the characters, their development and the plot. The mythology is accurate and exciting. Eager to read book two — really good book, recommend reading.

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C.L. Stegall

C.L. Stegall writes dark fiction at the intersection of the human and the supernatural — where the monsters have reasons and the heroes have doubts. A former military intelligence officer, he brings a background in observation, strategy, and human nature to every story he tells. His work includes The Valensi Chronicles, The New Scions series, and a growing catalog of standalone fiction.

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