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Maynard Trigg is a thrilling, heart-felt mystery set in a world of sky pirates, betrayal and adventure. This page turner will have you hooked from cover to cover.

Maynard Trigg and The Creature Beneath The Veil

Maynard Trigg and The Creature Beneath The Veil

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Maynard Trigg lives carefree in the muddied slums of Carthage Skyport making mischief at the expense of his loving father, his friends, and teachers.

But when a pirate appears, claiming to have been sent to protect Maynard from a murderous creature, he is thrust into a life of magic, theft, and deceit.

 A life, he promised himself, he would never pursue.

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"One of those books that you can't stop reading. Seriously, no kidding. Full of adventures, mysteries and with well-built and intelligent characters."

Good Reads review by Aline

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Discover the next great fantasy world

Fantasy isn't about wizards and swords, it's about great stories, told well. Maynard Trigg is a character driven mystery worth reading twice. From the Australian author D.C. McNeill, this story is the next generation of fantasy.

Horror. Adventure. Pirates.

The first book in the Maynard Trigg series is a fast-paced, thrilling adventure filled mystery, twists, and strange characters.

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A Strange New World

Discover a fantastic world of skyports, pirates and schemers. Whether it's the mysterious Dust that separates the sky from what lies below, or the creature from beneath The Veil, join Maynard in a world that feels as if it's always been there, waiting to be discovered.

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A Debut Novel From An Experienced Storyteller

David has always told stories - from his podcast that's half-a-decade old, to his many magazine publications, Maynard Trigg is the story he's always wanted to tell.

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"The story is an adventure and mystery, wrapped up comfortably in a low science fiction/steampunk aesethic that is rendered with beautiful minimalism. I recommend this novel for the story alone, and impore review and re-read to unpack the layers at work."

Good Reads review by Sandry

"It was a great, fun read the speeds you along at breakneck pace. I was turning pages and chewed through this in no time. The vividness and imagery is transportative - you do feel like you're IN the journey at many points in the book. Lot's of fun."

Good Reads review by Sam

"D.C. McNeill has done a great job of narrating a fast paced and yet very intriguing storyline. There was never a dull moment, though sometimes it was hard to keep up with the pace but once you get the wider picture, it's fun to get along all the action and drama."

Good Reads review by Immortal Writings