The Rogue Retrieval

Thank you for stopping by to hear more about The Rogue Retrieval, my debut fantasy novel with Harper Voyager.

About the Book

Stage magician Quinn Bradley dedicated his life to a single purpose: headlining for a major casino on the Las Vegas strip. But just before his dreams come true, two modern mercenaries show up to make him a puzzling offer. Half a million dollars for six months on a private assignment. Their corporate employer has discovered – and kept secret – a gateway to a pristine medieval world called Alissia.

For fifteen years, they’ve studied it beneath a shroud of secrecy. Now, the head of their research team has gone AWOL, with a backpack full of disruptive technology. They’re sending in a retrieval team, and they want Quinn Bradley to come along. His talents for illusion, backed with the company’s considerable resources, should make for some convincing magic.

It will need to be convincing. Because Alissia has the real thing.


Genre:	Science Fiction
Publisher:	Harper Voyager
Release Date:	January 19th, 2016

Blurbs & Reviews

“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

“Quinn is the sort of character who you want to see win–or at least survive to run away another day.”
–J.C. Nelson, author of the Grimm Agency series.

“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

“A cool premise, a likeable hero, and suspenseful action make The Rogue Retrieval a fun read.”
–Eric James Stone, Nebula award winner and author of Unforgettable

“A great concept and lots of fun. One of those books you wish you thought of yourself and wonder why you haven’t read it before.”
–Auston Habershaw, Writers of the Future winner and author of The Iron Ring

Links to Book Reviews

Book review in Galaxy’s Edge by Bill Fawcett and Jody Lynn Nye.
Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist, by Kay Kenyon
Mervi’s Book Reviews, by Mervi
The Bibliosanctum, by Mogsy
Deeply Shallow, by Anna Tan
The Qwillery, by Melanie
Reading Reality, by Marlene Harris
Writing@Night by Keith Willis
What I’m Reading by David Vonallmen

Watch the Book Trailer

Check out this 90-second trailer for The Rogue Retrieval, which was produced by Claribel Ortega:

Where to Find It

The Rogue Retrieval is available in print or e-book form at all major online bookstores. You can also order it from your local bookshop. It might take a few days, but they’ll get it for you (and appreciate your business).

	Get an autographed copy from Left Bank Books in St. Louis. This is my local independent bookshop, and they’ve been kind enough to stock some signed copies for online ordering. They ship anywhere in the U.S. for 99 cents.
	Buy it for your Kindle at Amazon. A good place to shop if you need… anything at all.
	Buy it for your Nook at Barnes & Noble. Come on, support the underdog!
	If you don’t have an e-reader, you can buy directly from the publisher and read it in their free app a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.

How to Get Involved

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Media Coverage

Here’s a fairly inclusive list of guest posts, interviews, reviews, and other media coverage for The Rogue Retrieval.

Newspaper and Radio

Author feature in St. Louis and St. Charles community newspapers (February 3rd, 2016).
Character feature in St. Louis Business Journal (February 26, 2016).
Author event blurb by Jane Henderson in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 5, 2016).
Radio appearance: Max on Movies, on FM Newstalk 97.1 (and iTunes).

Digital Media

Official on-sale announcement at Harper Voyager Books
Cover reveal challenge at Suvudu
2016 Debut Author Challenge and update at The Qwillery
March Fantasy Releases book blurb at Tor.com.
Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup at The Bibliosanctum
January SF/F Release Gallery at SF Signal
What we’re looking forward to at The Writer Diaries
Added to alumni bookshelf at WashU School of Arts & Sciences
Exciting 2016 New Releases at Operation Awesome
Impulse Buy of the Day, with Liana Brooks

Author Interviews

Debut Author Interview at the Qwillery
Disturbing Questions, an interview with A.F.E. Smith
One Mentor’s Journey guest post at Brenda Drake’s blog (February 3rd, 2016).
Science and Fiction on the Beyond the Trope podcast.
Pitching Contests on the Beyond the Trope podcast.
Interview with Mur Lafferty on the I Should Be Writing podcast.

Guest Posts

5 Things I Learned at Chuck Wendig’s Terribleminds
My Favorite Bit at Mary Robinette Kowal’s blog
World-building: Seven wonders of Alissia at the Harper Voyager Books blog
Writing Gender-Swapped SFF, a guest post at The Mary Sue
5 Books About Snarky Magicians guest post on Tor.com (March 3, 2016).
5 Geeky Sci-fi Technologies at On Starships and Dragon Wings
Awesomesauce Author Interview at Dannie Morin’s Left to Write
The Science in SF guest post at Pub Hub
My Worst-kept Secret blog post at MassGenomics
Writing Standalones Sci-fi, at Michelle Hauck’s blog Michelle4laughs (January 26, 2016).

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t have a Kindle or Nook. Can I still read your book?

Yes, and you have a few options. You can download the free Kindle App and read e-books on your tablet, smart phone, or computer. Or, if you have an Apple device (iPod, iPad, iPhone, or Macbook) you can buy and read it through Apple iBooks. Or you can buy the paperback (see below).

What if I prefer to read physical books?

That’s easy: The Rogue Retrieval is now available in paperback. You can order it online at places like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Indiebound. Your local bookstore would also be to sell you a copy. It might take a day or two for them to stock it, but they’ll appreciate your business. So will I!