Virgil Brooks | Updates

Dragon of the Nile

Virgil Brooks — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:55:35 -0400

In the shadows of Cairo’s glittering skyline, Rami Basara leads a double life—refined hotelier by day, legendary assassin by night. When a whispered name from the past resurfaces, Rami is pulled into a global conspiracy that reaches from ancient relics to modern power brokers. With his elite team and a growing list of enemies, he must protect his sanctuary, uncover the truth behind his parents' murder, and confront the dark force known only as The Seraph.

A cinematic thriller of loyalty, legacy, and vengeance.

Begins this June on Sam’s Fiction Hub.

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How It All Began: The Revenant Saga Launch Timeline Revealed!

Virgil Brooks — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The universe of the Revenant Saga is officially open for exploration. The master manuscript for The Seeds of Vardanis is completely locked in, and we are thrilled to finally share the official cover art!

The Seeds of Vardanis by Virgil Brooks is a full-length prequel novel that takes you back to the very catalyst of this new saga.

“Civilization is built by frightened people making irreversible choices, and every generation inherits both the shelter and the damage.”— The Seeds of Vardanis, Core Premise

By launching this untold origin story first, we are laying the groundwork for an epic summer. Because both the prequel and Book 1 of the main saga are structurally complete, you won't have to wait years to find out what happens next. The main saga kicks off just weeks after the prequel.

📅 The Launch Blueprint

July 1, 2026 | Advance Review Copies (ARCs) Go Live
Our review team gets the first exclusive look at the final prequel draft. Want to join the ARC team and read it early? Use our Contact Me Page to secure your spot before July 1!
July 15, 2026 | Global Launch Day: The Seeds of Vardanis
The prequel officially releases to the public in digital and print formats.
August 19, 2026 | Advance Review Copies: The Lost Ship
The ARC team hooks up to the main saga engine exactly two weeks before the official launch.
September 2, 2026 | Global Launch Day: The Lost Ship (Book 1)
The main story arc officially arrives, picking up the pieces right where the exodus leaves off.

🛑 Don't Miss the Secondary Launch!

The absolute best way to ensure you get automatic pre-order alerts and exclusive character dossiers for The Lost Ship is to use our Email Collection tab on the sidebar to join the inner circle list.

Get ready. The crossing begins this July.

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Reader Update: Echoes of Twenty-Four Expanded Edition Coming June 5, 2026

Virgil Brooks — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A new Expanded Edition of Echoes of Twenty-Four, the opening book in The Chronicles of the Echo War, is scheduled for release on June 5, 2026.

This edition revisits the original novella and expands it into a fuller series-opening novel, bringing Book One into stronger alignment with the scope, emotional depth, and continuity of the later Echo War books.

Readers can expect:

Expanded scenes and character development
A stronger introduction to Maya, Echo, Remus, and Alina
A deeper look at Alina’s early role in the mission to Daeus
Clearer emotional and structural groundwork for the larger Echo War saga
A revised edition designed to serve as the definitive starting point for the series

The original version introduced the world. The Expanded Edition deepens it — especially the relationships and choices that shape what the saga becomes.

Thank you to every reader who has supported the journey so far. This update is part of a larger effort to strengthen the full saga and give new readers the best possible entry point into The Chronicles of the Echo War.

Coming June 5, 2026.

— Virgil Brooks

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2025: A Year of Epic Stories Begins

Virgil Brooks — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This year marks the beginning of my most ambitious storytelling yet. Whether you crave dark fantasy trials, cyberpunk conspiracies, or high-stakes sci-fi warfare, an adventure awaits you.

And it all begins with a brutal test of survival and vengeance.

📌 Note: The attached images are not final design elements—they serve as early visual concepts. Your feedback will help shape the final look for some of these books. Let me know what you think! 👀📖

⚔️ July 2025 – The Whispering Swords Saga Begins

(Epic Fantasy)

Some blades choose their wielders. Some wielders never survive.

In a world where legendary weapons whisper their secrets, one warrior’s blade holds a past more dangerous than he realizes.

As rival factions seek to control these sentient artifacts, one question remains—

Is he their master, or are they his?

🔥 What Makes This Story Unique:

✔️ Sentient weapons with secrets waiting to be uncovered.

✔️ Legendary duels and a world shaped by blade-bound warriors.

✔️ A hero’s journey unlike any other—where the sword may be the real storyteller.

⚔️ The whispers begin this July. Will you listen?

📖 Want Early Access? Join My ARC Team!

Love getting exclusive access to books before they launch? Join my ARC team and be among the first to read and review my latest releases!

🔗 [Sign Up Here] (ARC Sign-Up Link - February 3, 2025)

What Do You Think?

📌 Remember: These images are early concepts, not final covers. Your input matters—tell me what resonates with you!

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📜 Newsletter – Coming soon

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Virgil Brooks

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Immerse Yourself in Echoes of Twenty-Four: Now Available as an Audiobook!

Virgil Brooks — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

🎧 Prefer listening to your next sci-fi adventure? Echoes of Twenty-Four is now available as an audiobook! Dive into Maya’s fight for survival in this gripping dystopian epic. Also available in eBook and print! 🚀🌌 Get started here:

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