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False Icons
Series · 4 books · 2019-2023

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#1

Second String Savior

From the Tome of Bill Universe

2019

JESSIE FLORES IS HAVING THE ULTIMATE BAD HAIR DAY. Imagine going to bed with mousy brown locks and waking up with a headful of supernova scarlet. It’s a hot new look for me – literally, because it bursts into flames whenever I’m threatened. My magical makeover is all Gary’s fault. I knew there was something off from the moment he transferred to my school. Go figure. He’s a wizard with a trust fund and an inferiority complex. Now, thanks to him, I’ve graduated from high school bullies to supernatural terrors and that’s not all. Fate has chosen me to face the legendary vampire destined to destroy the world. If I want to survive, I’ll have to dig deep and discover whether I’m truly worthy of this new power. Because if not, everything I hold dear will soon burn even hotter than my hair. ————— If you’re looking for a riveting story of self-discovery, extraordinary abilities, and the ultimate battle between good and evil, then get ready for False Icons by Rick Gualtieri – author of Bill The Vampire – and R.E. Carr – creator of the Rules Undying series. Experience the exhilaration of this spellbinding adventure, where destiny calls and heroes rise. Grab your copy of Second String Savior now and prepare to be immersed in this world of monsters and magic.
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#2

Wannabe Wizard

From the Tome of Bill Universe

2020

Some family trees should be burned to the ground. My name is Jessie Flores and I thought I was done being jerked around by witches, dryads, and gods in my quest to become a real-life superhero. Turns out they were just getting started. My father’s been kidnapped, a handsome vampire with a shady past won’t stop shadowing me, and my best friend’s family is actively trying to kill him. Fixing all of that won’t be easy, though, since I’ve been cursed to complete thirteen divine trials, while a newb fury haunts my every step. If I fail, I’ll die. If I hesitate, my friends will suffer instead. I might not have enough power in me to save my loved ones and satisfy the whims of the gods. But you know what? I’m willing to die trying. Because that’s what a real hero would do.
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#3

Halfhearted Hunter

2021

Hell is where the heart is. For five years my life has been a living breathing hell—literally. Worst of all, I don't remember any of it. We're not talking some vague blackout here, no, this is full-on comic book levels of amnesia. But now I'm back, only to find the whole world managed to survive without me. Some hero I turned out to be. There's no time to wallow, though, not when I'm surrounded by pissed off dryads and vampires who've somehow figured out how to walk in the sunlight. I'll need to get my head back in the game before they do something stupid, like trigger Armageddon—again. Thankfully, I'm not alone. With an equally confused former vampire by my side, as well as a baby minotaur and my wizard ex-boyfriend, I'll have to contend with the forces of Hades that are hot on my tail. I've been given a second chance at life. Now to make sure I don't die before I can actually enjoy it.
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#4

Deviant Dark Dryads

A Fantasy Adventure

2023

A MOTHER’S WRATH KNOWS NO BOUNDS Watching my friends die was hard. Getting blown up right after was even worse. But that’s nothing compared to waking up to the mother I never knew and finding out she’s a monster far worse than anything I’ve faced so far. Now, not only is she trying to set me up with every eligible demon between here and Hades, but she’s busy plotting the demise of my best friend Gary – setting us up on a collision course for a battle to the death. All I want is to escape her clutches and get back to my life, but with a supernatural war brewing that might not be possible. To make matters worse, it looks like my dad has turned into a bomb-wielding madman. With everything going to hell, all I can do is keep fighting the good fight … and hope this is one case where the apple falls far from the tree. \————— From Rick Gualtieri – author of the Tome of Bill series – and R.E. Carr – creator of Rules Undying – comes the next chapter in False Icons, a new adult fantasy adventure full of heroes, monsters, and the pained realization that Mother's Day is about to become your least favorite holiday ever. Scroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to dive into False Icons today.

Authors

Rick Gualtieri
Rick Gualtieri
Author · 42 books

Rick Gualtieri loves to write adventure, mayhem, and snarky dialogue. His bestselling Tome of Bill series combines all of this into a world of supernatural danger with hard-hitting action and plenty of sharp-tongued geeky humor. Rick lives alone in a dark, evil place called New Jersey with only his wife, three kids, and countless pets to both keep him company and constantly plot against him. When he's not busy monkey-clicking out words, he can typically be found jealously guarding his collection of vintage Transformers from all who would seek to defile them. Defilers beware! Email: rickg.author@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/RickGualtieriAuthor

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