FitzDuncan Series by John Spearman

What if saving the girl could cost you your life?Introducing Casimir “Caz” FitzDuncan, a resident of the medieval kingdom of Aquileia. He makes his living retrieving things when the law will not help.A woman has come to him, seeking his assistance in escaping a contract to marry a nobleman with a foul reputation. After their meeting, she is kidnapped not far from his residence.Caz is accused of abducting her and forced to investigate her disappearance... moreWhat if saving the girl could cost you your life?Introducing Casimir “Caz” FitzDuncan, a resident of the medieval kingdom of Aquileia. He makes his living retrieving things when the law will not help.A woman has come to him, seeking his assistance in escaping a contract to marry a nobleman with a foul reputation. After their meeting, she is kidnapped not far from his residence.Caz is accused of abducting her and forced to investigate her disappearance. Aided by his friend Freddy, Lord Rawlinsford, and Freddy's mysterious cousin Lucy, Caz works to find the kidnapper.Be careful Caz, the closer you get to finding the truth, the more tangled you are in a web designed specifically to trap you.In this fantasy adventure book series you will be whisked away in a medieval time of magical realism, masters of sword fighting, and action & adventure that won’t allow you to put the book down.Will Caz be able to rescue an innocent victim and save himself when skill with a sword is not enough? less

Alchemists claim to turn lead into gold. Why would anyone want to change gold into lead?When you’re trying to con a con man, of course!A man swindled out of a truly staggering sum of money engages Caz to get it back. Under his usual terms, Caz keeps half of whatever he recovers. But getting the money will not only be difficult, but also dangerous, as the con man is a member of one of Aquileia’s larger criminal organizations... moreAlchemists claim to turn lead into gold. Why would anyone want to change gold into lead?When you’re trying to con a con man, of course!A man swindled out of a truly staggering sum of money engages Caz to get it back. Under his usual terms, Caz keeps half of whatever he recovers. But getting the money will not only be difficult, but also dangerous, as the con man is a member of one of Aquileia’s larger criminal organizations.Swindling a swindler is no easy task, and Caz must craft an elaborate scheme. He needs the help of his friend Freddy, who poses as the dim-witted Lord Compote, while Caz himself is in disguise as an inexperienced con man. Caz calls upon the master criminal for assistance in landing the fish he has on the line, knowing the man will see him as a patsy. Caz knows that success in recovering the money for his client will bring down the wrath of an entire criminal enterprise on Caz’s shoulders. Will it be worth it? For Caz has been granted access to a far greater prize—the Duke of Gulick has given Caz his permission to marry the brilliant, beautiful, and extremely talented Lucy. The criminals will stop at nothing to protect their gold, and they know Caz’s heart’s desire and his greatest weakness. less

What do you do when skill with a blade is no match for the power of the Dark Arts?Which is it? The skill of the sword or the magic of the woman?His supernatural affinities unlocked by the presence of Lucy in his life, Caz sets out to learn how to use them. Upon his return to the city, Caz and Lucy are commanded to accompany the queen on a mission to investigate the possible emergence of the Dark Arts in a distant territory.What they find is far more powerful than they anticipated... moreWhat do you do when skill with a blade is no match for the power of the Dark Arts?Which is it? The skill of the sword or the magic of the woman?His supernatural affinities unlocked by the presence of Lucy in his life, Caz sets out to learn how to use them. Upon his return to the city, Caz and Lucy are commanded to accompany the queen on a mission to investigate the possible emergence of the Dark Arts in a distant territory.What they find is far more powerful than they anticipated. Survival requires all the strength and talent of the three, but in the end it is the power of Lucy’s love that tips the balance.Emotionally drained after the harrowing experience, Caz wants nothing more than to relax and enjoy life with his fascinating fiancée. When man plans, the Gods laugh. An assassin leaves Caz bleeding on a dark street.Who would want Caz dead? Well, there’s a list… less

In which no good deed goes unrewarded… or is it, unpunished?Be careful what you seek, it may be more than you thought.A new client engages Caz to stop his mother from being blackmailed for a minor indiscretion years earlier. Though Caz stops the blackmail, he has no time to liberate a massive stash of gold he finds in the cellar of corrupt judge’s house.Returning to his apartment, he finds the assassin Fenwick waiting for him... moreIn which no good deed goes unrewarded… or is it, unpunished?Be careful what you seek, it may be more than you thought.A new client engages Caz to stop his mother from being blackmailed for a minor indiscretion years earlier. Though Caz stops the blackmail, he has no time to liberate a massive stash of gold he finds in the cellar of corrupt judge’s house.Returning to his apartment, he finds the assassin Fenwick waiting for him. Now working for the king, Fenwick takes Caz on a mission to the southern continent and the country of Scaramouche. In the midst of Fenwick’s “business” his target is killed by others and Fenwick and Caz are imprisoned.After a daring escape, Caz returns to Aquileia just in time for his wedding to the lovely Lucy. Waiting for him is the crown prince, who presents several boons to Caz. One of them, the greatest gift Caz could hope for (other than marrying Lucy), will consume all of Caz and Lucy’s time and attention after the wedding.When a gift carries with it a back-breaking obligation, is it still a gift? less

Outnumbered? Feeling overwhelmed? Sounds like a great time to attack.How many ways could you stretch yourself?Caz’s skill and ability are stretched to the utmost when he is thrown into command of forces responsible for defending the Eastern March against the annual raid of the horse nomads from the east. Lucy faces an equal challenge, trying to restore Easton Manor after years of neglect and abuse. Caz gambles everything on a midnight raid that sends the nomads running... moreOutnumbered? Feeling overwhelmed? Sounds like a great time to attack.How many ways could you stretch yourself?Caz’s skill and ability are stretched to the utmost when he is thrown into command of forces responsible for defending the Eastern March against the annual raid of the horse nomads from the east. Lucy faces an equal challenge, trying to restore Easton Manor after years of neglect and abuse. Caz gambles everything on a midnight raid that sends the nomads running.Fenwick arrives with another mission commanded by the king. They are to travel to Scaramouche again, this time to obtain gems from the Vizier—gems that have supernatural properties that will benefit Caz and Fenwick. Accompanying them will be the crown prince, and Freddy as the dimwitted and obscene Lord Compote.Waiting for Caz when he returns is an urgent plea from a father whose daughter has been captured by Rhetian pirates. Enlisting Fenwick’s assistance, Caz sets sail.What can two men do against a gang of bloodthirsty pirates? less

FitzDuncan's Hope sees Caz sent to investigate trouble from a mage using the Dark Arts in a distant province. Upon his return to the March, he plans an ambush to greet the annual visit of the horse nomads who attack every year and gains an ally of an unlikely sort. He then travels to the southern continent for trade negotiations along with the entertaining Lord Compote... moreFitzDuncan's Hope sees Caz sent to investigate trouble from a mage using the Dark Arts in a distant province. Upon his return to the March, he plans an ambush to greet the annual visit of the horse nomads who attack every year and gains an ally of an unlikely sort. He then travels to the southern continent for trade negotiations along with the entertaining Lord Compote. When he, at last, feels he is able to turn his full attention to projects that will benefit the March and, indeed, the entire kingdom, he is summoned to the capital. A criminal overlord has kidnapped his father and prepared a deadly trap. less

It’s never too late to ring in the bells of war is it?The threat of war in the east is eliminated after a successful, but costly embassy across inhospitable terrain. But just as Casimir FitzDuncan begins to contemplate a less martial existence, Fenwick intrudes, with an urgent assignment from the king.There are rumors that Aquileia’s ages-old enemy, the Rhetian Empire, is beating the drums of war. To find out, the two must venture deep into hostile territory, with no hope of support... moreIt’s never too late to ring in the bells of war is it?The threat of war in the east is eliminated after a successful, but costly embassy across inhospitable terrain. But just as Casimir FitzDuncan begins to contemplate a less martial existence, Fenwick intrudes, with an urgent assignment from the king.There are rumors that Aquileia’s ages-old enemy, the Rhetian Empire, is beating the drums of war. To find out, the two must venture deep into hostile territory, with no hope of support. Days into this quest - they are captured and detained.Now the time is ticking down and escape is the only option if they hope to provide the warning that the rumors are true--the enemy is advancing upon them—all the while knowing that success will throw them both into the maw of a violent clash, the likes of which have not been seen for over a hundred years.Peril seems to wait for them in every shadow.Will they reach Aquileia in time to warn the king? Will Aquileia withstand the snapping blood-stained jaws of war? less