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A.C. Hobbs scribbles dark urban and Gothic fantasy novels from her home in sweltering South Carolina…

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A Gothic Horror Re-Imagining of the Hades and Persephone myth

Scythe and Pen, a dark vampire novel set in the Jazz Age, released January 12, 2024 from Counterpoise Press.

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Coming April 24, 2026

After vanquishing the Capital killer, Hades, Gabriella, and Demetrius struggle to handle the lingering ramifications on their families and city. From the shadowed depths of the city’s slums, a new foe arises. Rival gangs begin to encircle Hades, who must decide where he belongs: serving in the ivoried Towers or ruling as king of the city’s underworld.

More magic, more murder, and more romance.

SEQUEL RELEASING SPRING 2026 from Counterpoise Press

.....equal parts dark fantasy, thriller, and romance. And it's as decadent as it is deadly ... The villain was a favorite of mine. He's evil enough to make your skin crawl.

Reader Review (@literaryhistory)
If you like Peaky Blinders, Six of Crows, Anne Rice ... or just need more Hades & Persphone retellings in your life... This one is for you."

Reader Review (@ahobbitinlorien)
“The storyline was great and I am looking foward to the sequel!”

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"To say the least, I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!"

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"Scythe and Pen is breathtaking... I loved how gritty the world and characters were and how it incorporated gangsters, romance, intrigue, monsters, and Greek mythology."

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"I'm not a fast reader... but could not put this book down."

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Find A.C. Hobbs at her Substack “Abigail Writes Too Much,” where she shares creative nonfiction essays, book reviews, poetry, and occasional grumpy opinions.