The Death Gate Trilogy
A veteran of the Mage War, Brenna Hunter vanished from the magical community so she could live a magic-free life and raise her daughter in peace. When her daughter is kidnapped by Kirra, a mage bent on vengeance, Brenna has to draw on her long-dormant magical skills to rescue her. Now, Brenna finds herself caught up in the fight between Kirra and the Belfries as she fights to find her daughter and bring her home.
As Brenna starts the hunt for her daughter, she finds herself being pulled back into the magical community. The further down the path she goes, the more she finds out that her daughter's disappearance is not about Brenna’s part in the Mage War, but instead is one piece of Kirra’s plan to destroy the world on her path for revenge. Drawing on new and old resources in the magical society of the Belfries, Brenna joins three brother mages who have been drawn into the plot, as well as her former lover from the war, to find out just how to stop the vengeful, power-hungry mage.
Releasing April 2026
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Releasing April 2026 📖
Meet the Characters
Brenna Hunter
Brenna Hunter is a Mage Hunter in hiding. A veteran of the Mage War a hundred years ago, she just wants to live a magic-free life with her daughter Davina.
When Davina is kidnapped, that dream is shattered and she is forced on a journey that the kidnappers will come to regret.
Belfry Master Druce
Druce, Belfry Master of the Belfry of Sorcery and a former Mage-General of the Mage War, has kept himself busy since the end of the war. Teaching students and keeping Sennis, the Triad Master, in check has strained his patience and when he encounters Brenna on the road, it all starts to seem pointless. Only his perseverance to see things through will keep him moving forward.
Keene of Carron
The middle brother of the Carron siblings, Keene is a Master Sorcerer and Sorcerer-Smith. He’s also the only one of the three brothers who still speaks with their mother. He’s distrusting of Brenna as a Mage Hunter at first, but soon becomes one of her firmest allies.
Davina Hunter
Davina Hunter, Brenna’s only daughter, grew up knowing she had secrets. Only half-human, with her father being a spirit of the fire plane, Davina has always known she could never have a normal life. When she’s kidnapped by Kirra’s lackeys, her life is turned upside down and she has to come to realize that things will never be the same.
The World
From the mountains on the dawnward side of the world to the Belfry of Sorcery which sits on the coast on the other side of the continent, the world of Arrithas is vast. The Deadlands where the climax of the Mage War took place 100 years ago is a vast desert of red rock and little water. Small hamlets are scattered around the world and nobility still rule the land not controlled by the Belfries. Join Brenna and the brothers as they traverse the land in search of her daughter.
Reading Playlists
Listen to these curated playlists while you read and immerse yourself even deeper in the story.
Trigger Warnings
These trigger warnings are for every book in the completed Death Gate Trilogy.
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Death
Kidnapping
Violence
Loss of limb
Blood
Mention of ritual sacrifice
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