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Clayton Taylor Wood

Epic Fantasy · 6 Series · 20+ Books

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Runic Awakening
Runic Revelation
Runic Vengeance
Runic Revolt
Runic War
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The Runic Series

5 Books · Complete Series · Set in Doma

PG-13 Coming-of-Age Fantasy Magic Systems

In the kingdom of Doma, magical engineers called Runics can create artifacts of enormous power. A young outsider discovers a talent that shouldn't exist — and a secret that the ruling order will kill to protect.

A complete five-book series with deep worldbuilding, a rich magic system, and characters you'll want to follow through every page!

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What readers are saying

★★★★★

"The magic system is unlike anything I've read. Runics have a logic and depth that made me want to understand every rule — and then the plot breaks all of them in the best way."

— Amazon Reviewer Runic Series
★★★★★

"I picked up Sword of Sacrifice thinking I'd read a chapter before bed. I finished the book at 3am. The mythology behind the gods is genuinely original."

— Goodreads Reviewer Blade of Hylon
★★★★★

"Chauncy is the funniest reluctant wizard since Rincewind. I laughed out loud on every other page. A perfect palate cleanser between heavier series."

— Amazon Reviewer Magic of Magic

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PG-13 Epic Fantasy

The Blade of Hylon Series

When a god dies, they're reborn somewhere in the world — and the Keepers begin the Hunt to find and enslave them. A mythology-driven epic with 3 books, and 3 more in progress!

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Rated R Dark Fantasy

The Fate of Legends Series

In the kingdom of Tykus, everything about a person is contagious — traits, skills, and power. Hunter must absorb the skills of legendary warriors to fight back against the kingdom of Tykus! 5 books, adult content.

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PG-13 Artistic Magic

The Magic of Havenwood Series

In Havenwood, art is power — Painters, writers, musicians, and sculptors wield magic unique to their craft. A creative and immersive world across 3 books.

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Rated R Fantasy Comedy

The Magic of Magic Series

Chauncy is destined to become the world's greatest wizard — he just doesn't want to. 8 books of irreverent, laugh-out-loud adult fantasy humor.

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PG-13 Coming-of-Age ★ Start Here

The Runic Series

Magical engineers called Runics shape reality in the kingdom of Doma. A complete 5-book coming-of-age epic with deep magic and unforgettable characters.

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PG-13 Standalone Novel

Elazar the Magician

After spending decades running from a horrible mistake, Magnus must face his demons to the magician he'd always dreamed of being. For a vicious tyrant threatens his homeland...and only he can stop the man!

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What's Coming Next

Books in progress

Embers of Abadon60%
Disastrously Inappropriate Magic30%
Runic Apprentice60%

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About the Author
"I spent years starting stories and stopping. Then my son was born — and suddenly I had someone I needed to finish them for."

Clayton Taylor Wood writes epic fantasy from a background that spans computer programming, graphic design, martial arts, and medicine. Six series later, he's still going.

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