Faerie folklore
meets a nuclear postapocalypse in this dark mythological fantasy woven
with secrets, treachery, and star-crossed love.
The Skeleton Faerie (Children of the Death Gods Book 1)
by A. P. Mobley
November 2025
Genre: Dark Fantasy star-crossed lovers
Ninety-nine years after the Nuclear War of 1989, twenty-one-year-old Gus Brandon should only be interested in the survival of humanity and the expansion of his compound. But he’s obsessed with legends from the distant past, superstitions of an expired people.
While searching forbidden ruins for the scraps of stories lost to time, he stumbles upon a mysterious young woman covered in scars. Her name is Saoirse, and their meeting sets off a bloody chain of events—one in which Gus discovers that the folklore he loves just might be real, and that it’s tied to mankind in ways he could have never imagined.
Soon the lines between myth and reality blur, as do the lines between realms.
Gus will have to rely on his knowledge—and Saoirse—to survive the horrors awaiting him… in this world and the next.
by A. P. Mobley
November 2025
Genre: Dark Fantasy star-crossed lovers
- emotional scars
- different worlds
- hidden identity
- postapocalyptic settings
- magical powers
- mythology and folklore
- faeries and monsters
- portals to the otherworld
Ninety-nine years after the Nuclear War of 1989, twenty-one-year-old Gus Brandon should only be interested in the survival of humanity and the expansion of his compound. But he’s obsessed with legends from the distant past, superstitions of an expired people.
While searching forbidden ruins for the scraps of stories lost to time, he stumbles upon a mysterious young woman covered in scars. Her name is Saoirse, and their meeting sets off a bloody chain of events—one in which Gus discovers that the folklore he loves just might be real, and that it’s tied to mankind in ways he could have never imagined.
Soon the lines between myth and reality blur, as do the lines between realms.
Gus will have to rely on his knowledge—and Saoirse—to survive the horrors awaiting him… in this world and the next.
“The Skeleton Faerie feels like stepping into a frostbitten fairytale where every shimmer hides a bone-deep threat. Mobley blends beauty with decay, crafting a world that’s haunting, brittle, and strangely enchanting.” - Hazel G. of NetGalley on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★
“A darkly magical descent into Celtic myth that is lush, eerie, and beautifully haunting... A. P. Mobley’s knowledge of Celtic folklore shines from the very first page, woven seamlessly into a world that feels both ancient and alive.” - The Bat Reads of NetGalley on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★
“... dark, fast paced, and full of action... one of the most engrossing post apocalyptic books I’ve read in a while.” - Jenn of Goodreads on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★
“... a masterful blend of dark fantasy and heartfelt storytelling... a book that captivates, haunts, and inspires, earning every one of its five stars.” - Dayna Smith of Goodreads on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★
“Nail biting from the first page to the last, prepare for an unputdownable journey.” - Lisa Hunt of Goodreads on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★
Triggers:
violence; abuse; profanity; murder; dismemberment; cannibalism; chronic pain; body horror; gun violence; suicidal ideation; blood/gore; death/dead bodies; death of animals; references to war, kidnapping, and forced pregnancy
violence; abuse; profanity; murder; dismemberment; cannibalism; chronic pain; body horror; gun violence; suicidal ideation; blood/gore; death/dead bodies; death of animals; references to war, kidnapping, and forced pregnancy
About the Author:
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A. P. Mobley is the Halloween-loving, rock-music-obsessed author of dark fantasy inspired by mythology. She doesn’t only write about her favorite myths, folktales, and fairy tales in books, though; she discusses them on her podcast, Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales), as well as on her blog and newsletter. She grew up in Wyoming and Nebraska and currently lives in South Dakota, and when she’s not up to her elbows in research for her next project, she can be found consuming dangerous amounts of coffee, reading speculative fiction, or rewatching The Good Place.
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