In a world where magic and technology clash, an outlaw mage finds himself entangled in a dangerous game with a rose, a mob boss, and a whole lot of hexguns. Wildfire Jack Dewitt, the legendary Scourge of the Untamed Territory, has a reputation for trouble, a knack for getting what he wants, and a talent for bending the rules to his will. When he hears about the Inventors' Exposition, he sets his sights on a revolutionary new invention – the hexgun. But his quest for these magical firearms leads him to a beautiful, but troubled Elven inventor, who's in desperate need of his help... whether she wants it or not. The Elf's family legacy lies in enchanted roses, but her latest invention, the hexgun, combines sorcery and firearms in a way that's both thrilling and terrifying. And she's caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless mob boss with a dangerous vendetta. To escape the clutches of the mob boss, the Elf needs a skilled hand – and Jack, with his reputation for outsmarting and outgunning his opponents, is just the man for the job. But she's not exactly thrilled with the idea of relying on an outlaw mage, especially one known for his...questionable morals. Their alliance is be tested as they navigate a world of grimoires, steam-powered contraptions, and a crime family with a penchant for magic and violence. Can a maverick mage, a rose-wielding Elf, and a stolen stash of hexguns be enough to take down a mob boss and rewrite the rules of the game? Get ready for a thrilling adventure in Hexguns & Roses, where magic and mayhem collide in a world where only the cunning survive. In this world, justice may be a luxury, but Jack is about to make a deal with destiny. Previously published in the anthology From the Arcane: Relics of Legend and Lore

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An outcast becomes an outlaw in this tale of wild magic in an even wilder frontier. Breaker Blaise Hawthorne, a young man with untamed magic, dreams of a peaceful life as a baker. When an enemy Commander hunts for spellcasters, Blaise flees to a world of danger and new allies. After he befriends a pegasus and a surly gunslinger, Blaise stumbles across a town where he’s accepted. But when his newfound family is threatened by his old enemy, Blaise must harness his chaotic magic or risk losing everyone he holds dear. Effigest The saga continues as Blaise is imprisoned, his magic a weapon to be used against his will. Politician Malcolm Wells, entangled by love and responsibility for Blaise’s plight, battles to free him. As alliances shift and trust is earned, Blaise and Malcolm must navigate treachery and betrayal…because if they don’t, all the magic in the world won’t be enough for the nightmare to come. Tales of the Outlaw Mages Volume 1 blends fantasy and magic with the Old West to create a story unlike any other. Featuring diverse representation, compelling characters, and a narrative rich with emotion and adventure, it's a journey through a world where the most powerful magic comes from the heart. This is an omnibus edition.

On the rangy plains of the Wild West rides a man named Jonah Hex, who has no companions save two: death itself, and the acrid smell of gunsmoke! Now, for the first time, the awful truth of Jonah Hex?s origin is revealed. Born intohate, to a drunk father and absent mother, he is sold into slavery with the Apache, but betrayed once more. Scarred for life at the hands of the Union Army, disfigured by the tribe he once called friends, there is nothing more for Hex than endless bloody revenge!

From author Amy Campbell comes the fourth exciting installment of the weird western fantasy series Tales of the Outlaw Mages, featuring reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ representation. A lie that could save a nation...and a truth that could destroy it. Vixen Valerie's existence is a carefully crafted masquerade, her true identity a weapon she guards fiercely. But when her homeland faces war, she must choose: remain hidden or risk everything to protect her family. Blaise Hawthorne seeks peace in the outlaw haven of Fortitude, but the scars of his past haunt him. Vixen's plan offers a chance to confront his demons, and he joins the fight, risking everything for healing. As trust unravels and they discover the greatest threat may be within their own ranks, can they outfox their enemies or will their gamble cost them everything? Keywords: weird western, western fantasy, epic fantasy, found family, LGBTQ, queer, asexual, bisexual, gay, magic, mage, pegasus, wild west, old west, fantasy western, magical western, magic western, reluctant hero, historical fantasy, anxiety, cowboy, gunslinger Related authors: Liza Street, J.R. Frontera, David J. West, David Bain, Michael Newton, Rachel Aaron, Joseph P. Bailey, Lila Bowen, Harmon Cooper, M.M. Crumley, Related Books: Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, Home on the Strange, The Cowboys of Cthulhu, Gideon Thorn, The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow, Infernal Fire, Wake of Vultures, Cowboy Necromancer, The Immortal Doc Holliday, Spellslinger, Charmslinger, Blood Bounty, Unicorn Western

Presents stories of Jonah Hex doing what he does best, finding people for money and raising the death toll in the Old West.

Saddle up and ride shotgun with the original bad man of the Wild West during an age of plunder, greed and lawlessness. When a millionaire's only son is kidnapped, Hex is called on to track down and recover the boy. But a simple missing-person case turns into a hunt for vengeance as Hex unleashes his special brand of justice on the unsuspecting culprits.

Originally published: La Jolla, CA: WildStorm, 2003.