Gifted with metahuman powers in a world full of capes and villains, Tori Rivas kept away from the limelight, preferring to work as a thief in the shadows. But when she's captured trying to rob a vault that belongs to a secret guild of villains, she's offered a hard choice: prove she has what it takes to join them or be eliminated. Apprenticed to one of the world's most powerful (and supposedly dead) villains, she is thrust into a strange world where the lines that divide superheroes and criminals are more complex than they seem. The education of a villain is not an easy one, and Tori will have to learn quickly if she wants to survive. On top of the peril she faces from her own teacher, there are also the capes and fellow apprentices to worry about, to say nothing of having to keep up a civilian cover. Most dangerous of all, though, are those who loathe the guild's very existence. Old grudges mean some are willing to go to any length to see the guild turned to ash, along with each one of its members. Even the lowly apprentices.
Gifted with metahuman powers in a world full of capes and villains, Tori Rivas kept away from the limelight, preferring to work as a thief in the shadows. But when she's captured trying to rob a vault that belongs to a secret guild of villains, she's offered a hard choice: prove she has what it takes to join them or be eliminated. Apprenticed to one of the world's most powerful (and supposedly dead) villains, she is thrust into a strange world where the lines that divide superheroes and criminals are more complex than they seem. The education of a villain is not an easy one, and Tori will have to learn quickly if she wants to survive. On top of the peril she faces from her own teacher, there are also the capes and fellow apprentices to worry about, to say nothing of having to keep up a civilian cover. Most dangerous of all, though, are those who loathe the guild's very existence. Old grudges mean some are willing to go to any length to see the guild turned to ash, along with each one of its members. Even the lowly apprentices.
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Blending urban fantasy, superhero fiction, and lighthearted comedy, modern speculative fiction frequently explores the mundane and administrative aspects of supernatural lives, as seen in The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant. Drew Hayes built his body of work through self-published novels, web serials, and audiobook releases, establishing a distinct voice in contemporary indie fantasy and sci-fi. His expanded universe stories also include Forging Hephaestus, which examines the complex societal dynamics between heroes, villains, and power-tier organizations.
Drew Hayes is a Texas-based author who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Texas Tech University. Following his academic studies, Hayes transitioned into independent publishing, utilizing digital platforms and serial web fiction to connect directly with readers. Over the course of his career, he has maintained an active online presence through his official website, drewhayesnovels.com, where he hosts weekly blog posts, backlogs of past serials, Patreon-exclusive content, and annual interactive reader events such as the Halloween Choose Your Spooky Outcome series. By leveraging web distribution, social channels, and audiobook formats, Hayes developed a prolific catalog of fantasy and science fiction narratives.
Hayes's writing style is defined by a blend of dry humor, character-driven comedy, and thoughtful world-building that subverts traditional heroic tropes. Rather than focusing solely on epic battles, his work often highlights the practical, administrative, or everyday responsibilities of unconventional protagonists operating within fantastical settings. His narrative structure frequently incorporates episodic serial formats, allowing for steady character development and interconnected story arcs. Themes across his work center on moral ambiguity, reluctant heroism, professional ethics in extraordinary circumstances, and the humor found in ordinary people—or monsters—navigating complex supernatural systems.
2 books in catalog
Blending urban fantasy, superhero fiction, and lighthearted comedy, modern speculative fiction frequently explores the mundane and administrative aspects of supernatural lives, as seen in The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant. Drew Hayes built his body of work through self-published novels, web serials, and audiobook releases, establishing a distinct voice in contemporary indie fantasy and sci-fi. His expanded universe stories also include Forging Hephaestus, which examines the complex societal dynamics between heroes, villains, and power-tier organizations.
Drew Hayes is a Texas-based author who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Texas Tech University. Following his academic studies, Hayes transitioned into independent publishing, utilizing digital platforms and serial web fiction to connect directly with readers. Over the course of his career, he has maintained an active online presence through his official website, drewhayesnovels.com, where he hosts weekly blog posts, backlogs of past serials, Patreon-exclusive content, and annual interactive reader events such as the Halloween Choose Your Spooky Outcome series. By leveraging web distribution, social channels, and audiobook formats, Hayes developed a prolific catalog of fantasy and science fiction narratives.
Hayes's writing style is defined by a blend of dry humor, character-driven comedy, and thoughtful world-building that subverts traditional heroic tropes. Rather than focusing solely on epic battles, his work often highlights the practical, administrative, or everyday responsibilities of unconventional protagonists operating within fantastical settings. His narrative structure frequently incorporates episodic serial formats, allowing for steady character development and interconnected story arcs. Themes across his work center on moral ambiguity, reluctant heroism, professional ethics in extraordinary circumstances, and the humor found in ordinary people—or monsters—navigating complex supernatural systems.
Villains' Code
Villains' Code
