The Island Deception

Thank you for stopping by to hear more about The Island Deception, book #2 in my Gateways to Alissia series with Harper Voyager, which was recently named as one of SFFworld’s top fantasy books of 2017.

About the Book

What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas. But what happens after you step through a portal to another world, well…

For stage magician Quinn Bradley, he thought his time in Alissia was over. He’d done his job for the mysterious company CASE Global Enterprises, and now his name is finally on the marquee of one of the biggest Vegas casinos. And yet, for all the accolades, he definitely feels something is missing. He can create the most amazing illusions on Earth, but he’s also tasted true power. Real magic.

He misses it. Luckily–or not–CASE Global is not done with him, and they want him to go back. The first time, he was tasked with finding a missing researcher. Now, though, he has another task: Help take Richard Holt down.

It’s impossible to be in Vegas and not be a gambler. And while Quinn might not like his odds–a wyvern nearly ate him the last time he was in Alissia–if he plays his cards right, he might be able to aid his friends.

He also might learn how to use real magic himself.


Genre:	Fantasy
Publisher:	Harper Voyager
Release Date:	April 11, 2017

Blurbs and Reviews

“If you like your heroes touched with a spark (or snark) of anti-hero, Quinn is a gem.”
–Marlene Harris, Reading Reality. Full Review

“The short chapters, entertaining characters, and witty dialog certainly helped the pages turn long into the night, and when I finally finished only one thought came to mind: when’s the next one out? In my eyes, when a book leaves you with that feeling you know you’ve got a winner. Recommended.”
–Mark Chitty, SFFworld. Full Review

“The Island Deception is a fast, fun sequel to The Rogue Retrieval.”
–Eric Primm, Primm Life. Full Review

“A lively, even compulsive, read. More Quinn Bradley, please.”
–Kay Kenyon, Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist. Full Review

“Good job, Koboldt. I both love and hate you now.”
–Anna Tan, Deeply Shallow. Full Review

“I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series, The Rogue Retrieval, and this sequel didn’t disappoint.”
–Mervi, Mervi’s Book Reviews. Full Review

“If you think this all sounds like a hell of a lot of fun, you’re right.”
–Barnes & Noble Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog

Praise for The Rogue Retrieval:

“The writing is crisp, the story moves quickly, and the characters are well drawn… This is a more than impressive first novel; it is a rollicking good read.”
–Galaxy’s Edge Magazine

“The fun of this story is watching the team dodge, lie and fight their way across a medieval world where their charade could cost them their lives.”
–Kay Kenyon, Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist

“With a world that can offer both sci-fi and fantasy storytelling, Koboldt has a very large canvas to work with, and The Rogue Retrieval is an excellent first stroke. Recommended.”
–Mark Chitty, SFFworld

Where to Find It

View The Island Deception on Barnes & Noble

The Island Deception is available in all e-book formats. Don’t see the format you need? Try the universal book link. The print paperback can be ordered from your local bookshop, IndieBound, or Amazon.

Media Coverage

Here are some of the venues generous enough to help spread the word about my book.

New and Forthcoming in April, Locus Magazine (March 2017)
Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup at The Bibliosanctum
New Fantasy Books for April, Tor.com
SF/F New Releases 5/30/17, Unbound Worlds
April 2017 Releases, The Qwillery
Impulse Buy of the Week, Liana Brooks
Mentor Book Release Post, Brenda Drake
Speculative Fiction Releases at Rabid Reads
New Sci-fi & Fantasy Books at the Barnes and Noble SF&F Blog
Meet the Authors blurb in the Columbus Dispatch (June 24, 2017)
Feature Article in the Columbus Dispatch (July 1, 2017)

Events and Appearances

Here’s what I have lined up for my blog and podcast tour.

April 4, 2017: Review and giveaway at Reading Reality.
April 10, 2017: Genetics and Research in SF/F (interview) at Insecure Writers Support Group
April 10, 2017: Portal Fantasy Is Not Dead (guest post) at The Qwillery
April 11, 2017: Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit Fantasy
April 11, 2017: Author interview on Beyond the Trope podcast
April 11, 2017: My favorite meal guest post at Lawrence Schoen’s Eating Authors
April 11, 2017: Author interview at Ruth Vincent’s blog.
April 13, 2017: Another interview at T. Frohock’s blog.
April 18, 2017: My Favorite Bit guest post for Mary Robinette Kowal
April 18, 2017: Science in sci-fi discussion on Beyond the Trope podcast
April 20, 2017: 5 Things guest post on Chuck Wendig’s Terribleminds
April 20, 2017: DNA and human health discussion for #HVsciencefair
April 24, 2017: Reviewers are gold guest post at Angel Leya’s blog.
April 29, 2017: Author presentation at The Book Loft of German Village.
June 9, 2017: On Genetics and Okja, an interview with Dan at Outer Places.

Book Signing: July 2, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio

I’ll be signing copies of The Rogue Retrieval and The Island Deception at my favorite hometown bookstore, The Book Loft of German Village. If you’re in the area, please stop by for a magic trick or two, and to peruse the shop’s 32 rooms of books.

Blog Tour: April 17 – May 5

Thanks to my publicity teams at HarperCollins and Goddess Fish Promotions, The Island Deception will also be making the blog tour rounds. If you have a moment, please pay a visit to the bloggers who were willing to help promote my book:

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