Grendel Press welcomes Scott Tirrell to our collection in 2025 with the dark fantasy novel Koen. As we welcome Tirrell, he welcomes Koen as an addition to his collection of his own, as he has previously self-published five of his own works: the Island of Stone, a paranormal thriller; the Slaying of the Bull, a historical fiction set in 1241; and his epic dark fantasy series, Absolution of the Morning Star (currently at three books).
His stories place ordinary and often flawed individuals in extraordinary situations that stretch beyond this physical plane. And as he is fascinated by the human spirit’s strength to reach greatness against incredible odds, he is often a bit cruel to his protagonist. Certificates of study in psychology, history, and international relations gather dust on his wall, but he has found life to be the best inspiration.
He lives with his wife in the Boston area, a place dripping with inspiration for someone who loves tales from the past and a good ghost story. Which is a great spot for him as he loves the arcane, and would choose a good crypt over a coffee shop. And his residence in a city filled with history suits him well, as he finds solace in history and tales of yore sprinkled with a smidgen of nature’s fury, long travel, and the thrill of the paranormal. You can find Scott Tirrell on Instagram as @scottatirrell, on Tiktok as @authorscottatirrell, on X as @AuthorTirrell, and on Facebook as Scott.A.Tirrel.
Set in the medieval land of Lucardia,the fantasy novel Koenshowsthe titular character, Prince Koen the Gray as he betrays his birthright and faith in order to find a miracle to give his wife a child. To do so, he journeys to a heretical band of witches called the Nyth Cigran who will put him through trials if he wants their help.
We invite our audience to take a journey of their own into the world of Koen as it enters our collection!
