Steve Pannett, Author & Designer
Steve is an author of gritty fantasy fiction novels. Known for combining fast-paced action with a focus on character-led storytelling, Steve’s writing style has been lauded by independent press and his novels are sold across the globe.
Steve loves storytelling and enjoys writing flawed, nuanced characters throughout his work.
He lives and works in Yorkshire, UK, with his wife, Fraz, and their twin boys, Ethan and Lachlan.
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The books
The Sins of Steel and Shadow
(Book 1 of The Turned)
Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival.
The Hunter’s Lament
Gritty fantasy fiction
In the aftermath of a bloody war and against his better instincts, Sweet leads his crew of veteran bounty hunters on their most dangerous job yet.
FREE 1000-word short story
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Dark, gritty fantasy abounds across the cursed stretch of sea known as The Weeping Grey.
Praise for the author
Pannett has crafted a ruthlessly efficient storyline that shocks with its twists and wows with its set pieces. He gives you characters that you come to care for in ways that will surprise you.
It’s a triumph of good storytelling.
9/10
The Sins of Steel and Shadow is an excellent first instalment, a novel that I recommend if you love gritty low fantasy in the style of Abercrombie’s First Law, with an ambitious plotline full of action and twists.
There’s so much potential in The Turned as a series, so do yourself a favour and pick this book before the second one is released!
5/5
Pannett has the perfect amount of plot twists, betrayals, and conspiracies throughout it that it always kept me on my toes.
Take my word for it, The Sins of Steel and Shadow is going to be the start of something amazing.
5/5
– Goodreads Review of The Sins of Steel and Shadow
News and views from the author
- Book review: Sharp Ends
Sharp Ends can help you scratch the First Law itch, but is it enough? - How to improve the pacing of your fiction writing
Top tips and advice for improving the pacing of your fiction writing. - The First Law series: ranked
I’ve ranked all nine books in Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, from my least favourite to the best read of the lot!
Contact the author
You can contact Steve by emailing hello@stevepannett.com or by connecting with him on social media using the links below.