Den Patrick

Den Patrick is a British fantasy author whose novels draw on Scandinavian mythology and gothic tradition to create atmospheric, richly imagined worlds of magic, tyranny, and resistance. His work spans multiple series and subgenres of fantasy, and he has built a devoted readership with his inventive worldbuilding and compelling characters. Originally from Dorset, Patrick now lives in London. He has been writing and publishing fantasy fiction since 2013, establishing himself as a consistent and prolific voice in British fantasy. His first trilogy, the Erebus Sequence — The Boy with the Porcelain Blade, The Boy Who Wept Blood, and The Girl on the Liar's Throne — was published by Gollancz and established his gift for gothic fantasy with complex characters and dark, atmospheric settings. The Boy with the Porcelain Blade was nominated for the British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer. The Ashen Torment trilogy — Witchsign (2018), Stormtide (2019), and Nightfall (2020) — was his most ambitious work, a Scandinavia-inspired fantasy set in a world of forbidden magic and imperial tyranny. The trilogy was praised for its rich worldbuilding, its exploration of power and oppression, and its vivid Nordic-influenced settings. Patrick has also written the War Fighting Manuals and contributed to other fantasy projects, demonstrating his range and versatility within the genre. He writes with a love of folklore and mythology, a gift for atmosphere, and an understanding of the political dimensions of fantasy — his worlds are shaped by power, resistance, and the struggle for freedom as much as by magic and adventure. The audiobook editions of Patrick's novels are immersive, with narrators capturing the atmosphere and tension of his worldbuilding. His books and audiobooks are ideal for fantasy readers who love Nordic-inspired settings, gothic atmosphere, and stories where magic comes at a price.