Bruce Davis, interviewed by Bob Nelson, dive into the world of fantasy mysteries with a special focus on the new book "Aluminum Magic." The conversation kicks off with discussing the evolving layers of conspiracy and the depth of plot twists in the series, especially as they relate to royal intrigue and assassination attempts.

Shifting gears, Bruce explores the fusion of fantasy with classic police procedurals, drawing parallels to influences like The Wire and Michael Connelly's Bosch novels. They discuss how these mysteries unravel through clues, sources, and evolving leads, all within a richly imagined fantasy universe—where magic is treated almost like alternate physics.

They also chat about the book's characters, sharing insights into fan favorites like Sylvie and Hal, and discuss reader feedback that’s helped shape the latest installment of "Magic Law." On the business side, they unpack the world of book distribution, highlighting the challenges and strategies involved with selling paperback, hardbound, and ebook formats across various "walled garden" platforms like Amazon, Kobo, Apple, and Google.

Whether you're a fan of intricate mysteries, hard magic systems, or the nuts and bolts of indie publishing, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the storytelling and business choices that bring the "Magic Law" series to life.

About Bruce Davis

Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com

Purchasing the Magic Law Series

The complete series, including the latest release, Aluminum Magic is available wherever books are sold:

Platinum Magic, book 1 Gold Magic, book 2 Silver Magic, book 3 Aluminum Magic, book 4

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