CURRENT WIP (works in progress)
The Other Truth is the fourth book in the Passage to Dawn series and is in the middle stages of development. I am currently 120,000 words into the first draft of this story. To put that in perspective, below are the respective lengths of the first three main books in the series.
I’ve also outlined and co-written (with my wife, Kelly) half of another series companion story, this one tracing the events in Sindri’s life leading up the move that brought her into contact with Kibure at the beginning of the series. This will be a true treasure once completed. The goal is to complete and release this closer to the publication of book four in the series.
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RECENT RELEASES
The third book in the PASSAGE TO DAWN series is out! Haven’t read anything by Derrick Smythe yet? Check out the first several chapters of the first two books HERE.
The audiobook edition of The Other Battle released on February 25, 2025, produced once again by Podium Audio, an industry leader in sci-fi/fantasy audio content.
The Other Battle also earned an honorable mention in the prestigious Readers’ Favorite Book Awards in the Coming of Age – Epic Fantasy category.
The third book in Passage to Dawn is also getting the deluxe illustrated edition treatment, including:
- Beautiful green & gold foil stamped cover on faux-leather by Madlen Design.
- Four color illuistrations by industry leading artists.
- Six B&W illustrations by industry leading artists.
- A color map end sheet by Daniel Hasenbos.
- Illustrated chapter headers and pages by Rachel St. Clair.
- More interior maps by Daniel Hasenbos.
- This color endsheet illustrated by Alexandre Rito.
- Gilded page edges on premium paper.
- Smyth—sewn binding.
- Hand signed by yours truly, Derrick Smythe.
- Names of all backers included at the end as a thank you for your support.
Have a look at these scenes from The Other Battle illustrated by Joe Requeza and Joshua Cairos, both of which will be featured inside the deluxe illustrated edition going out to backers in early 2026. Once the books come in, I’ll have them available for purchase here as well.
