Join the epic fantasy world of the Dynamicist Trilogy and Last Worst Hopes, where change is deadly and magic feels real. Or close your eyes and enter the multi-layered World of the Dead Gods and the standalone novel Bed of Rose and Thorns.
Deep, complex worlds with compelling characters
"A great read with strong characterization. It's likely to appeal to fans of epic fantasy novels such as those of Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan." - Reedsy Discovery of Last Worst Hopes
“A beautifully crafted setting with complex character dynamics and layers of political intrigue… A showstopper. Hunt’s ambitious standalone latest has everything—a well-imagined fantasy world, great characters, incredible tension, and fierce love. The real genius here is the mixture of extraordinarily deep worldbuilding with relevant and complex themes, which include identity, intolerance, love, passion, friendship, integrity, honor and more.” - Prairies Book Review of Bed of Rose and Thorns
“It is a work of sheer brilliance — robust, deft, and balanced.” - Five star review from the Book Commentary for Last Worst Hopes
“The unique pulse of this series remains the author’s dedication to thematic sprawl and a hard-science magic system.” - Kirkus Reviews of the Dynamicist Trilogy
⚡️"This spectacular standalone fantasy bursts with epic battles and avid romance." - Booklife Reviews Editor's Pick, of Bed of Rose and Thorns
"This book doesn't pull any punches. It was an awesome rollercoaster of emotions, action, and serious moments." - Dab of Darkness, of Knight in Retrograde
“An engaging medieval fantasy.” -Kirkus Reviews of Bed of Rose and Thorns
“Loved it! 😍 A bold fantasy novel with strong worldbuilding and a memorable cast of characters.” - Reedsy Discovery of Last Worst Hopes
“An intriguing storyline, scenarios grounded in the real world, and a breathless pace make Hunt’s latest standalone fantasy a must-read.” - BookView Reviews Recommended Read, of Bed of Rose and Thorns
“Mathematics matter as much as magic in Hunt's inventive adult fantasy, a modern take on the wizarding school. A rich, concept-driven series.” - Booklife Reviews of Dynamicist
⚡️"A superior epic fantasy, driven by strong characterization and a sense of utter desperation." -Booklife Reviews Editor's Pick, of Last Worst Hopes
"A Cracking page-turner with an unlikely group of misfits." - Prairies Book Review, of Last Worst Hopes
“The most memorable elements of the series remain Hunt’s philosophical provocations and his vividly detailed magical system. This is an exciting, expansive, and ultimately satisfying exploration of the meaning of heroism, the economics of magic, and the role of innovation in society.” -Booklife Reviews of Herald
"Hunt exemplifies how to make heroes shine within the large cast of a sprawling saga." - Kirkus Reviews, of Last Worst Hopes
"A skyrocketing plot interspersed with deliciously entertaining and well-constructed scenes of fierce battles and magic." - BookView Reviews Recommended Read, of Last Worst Hopes
“Memorable, heartbreaking, and entertaining, author Lee Hunt’s “Knight in Retrograde” is a must-read narrative and the best way to end such a powerful dark fantasy horror and magical realism series. The engaging way the author brought these characters to life both on the page and in the audiobook’s narration was well complimented by narrator Craig A. Hart really elevated the main story overall, and the haunting final chapter in this series will have readers on the edge of their seats. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!” - Author Anthony Avina’s Blog on Knight in Retrograde
"I gladly rate Bed of Rose and Thorns 4 out of 4 stars." - OnlineBookClub.org
“It’s different. I highly recommend the Dynamicist trilogy– Hunt has crafted something truly special here.” - J. Scott Coatsworth, Liminal Fiction
"A science fantasy vibe in an epic fantasy-like setting and story with amazing vocabulary, phraseology and incredible audio storytelling quality? This story offers a lot of concepts and things to keep track of, but it's not a bad thing! They're all so weird mixed together it's like they begged to be put together! I mean, they fit, they make an awesome whole and story! It's fantastic, clever, hilarious, and full of science & mathematical references (who'd have thought I'd like it? Not me!)" - Ad Librum Aeternam of Knight in Retrograde
Dynamicist
When the heavenly reward for creativity was death, would you think the punishment suggested that invention was a crime? In Book one of the series, Robert finds that trying to change the world is dangerous, and that what looks like a new golden era may be just the start of another dark age.
Herald
In Book two, Robert thinks he can change the world by becoming a dynamicist, but he cannot even save his friends from being murdered by the cloaked man or figure out why protestors ring the campus. At the same time, the Lonely Wizard returns home and to an awful collision.
Knight in Retrograde
Everyone wants the Methueyn Knights to return, but everything has a cost. Nimrheal is back, murdering inventors. Robert, Koria, Eloise and Hemdale could become god-like knights and oppose Nimrheal. But even if a new Methueyn Knight rises, will she be in retrograde?
Last Worst Hopes, just released!
Nehring Ardgour has summoned Skoll and Hati from hell and they have torn the world apart. To make matters worse, Farrah Harbinger has predicted a new and worse adversary: the One, True Devil. But all the great are gone. The knights are dead. The master wizards have been spent. Only the dregs remain: a soldier with an evil hand, an arrogant wizard, an uncertain squire, and an old man with dementia. They are the last worst hopes.
Bed of Rose and Thorns, Just released!
Sir Ezra wears plate armor to hide his true nature. He is an Elysian Bell, a being whose pure and powerful emotions shake the earth and air. His secret love for the Queen ended in a night of passion, blood, his banishment, and her promise to kill him. Returning from his banishment, Ezra finds the Queendom in rebellion. When the Queen disappears, Ezra must find her, even if it means his death.