Awkward on the Rocks

"Awkward Thom is a bartender you wish was real—pouring drinks, slinging spells, and stumbling into a mystery that could scorch the whole city. It's witty, fast-paced, and packed with the kind of wild invention only Feldmar can conjure." —Kirk Hammett, Metallica

When a missing book of dark magic recipes threatens a city, a Fire Elementalist bartender might be the only hope to serve an antidote or a hex on the rocks. 

Thomas "Awkward Thom" Dante is not your typical bartender. He's a DarkWaver—a Fire Elemental sworn to ancient laws and even older sins, hiding behind the counter of The Lost & Found, a mystixology bar built on the crossroads of a city where magic and mortal danger mingle.

But when a dark magic book of recipes vanishes and a fellow DarkWaver is murdered within the bar's smokey walls, Awkward Thom is contacted by his ex-girlfriend—a Detective with the Agentia Obscura. 

Since the culprit could have used a curse or a cocktail to commit the crimes, Awkward Thom finds himself involved as both a suspect and a consultant. One mysterious murder, one missing book, and all Awkward Thom wants is to hide behind the bar and mix drinks. Unfortunately, he can't. If evil forces gain control of The Lost & Found, the entire city could suffer the unthinkable.

Now Thom must navigate a treacherous underbelly of immortals, shapeshifters, demons, a Voudou Queen, and the detective who once held his heart. To prove his innocence and help solve the crime, Thom must use his abilities without violating any DarkWaver laws. The only problem is in order to save his city, Awkward Thom might have to sacrifice his soul.

For readers who enjoy gritty fantasy, supernatural thrillers, occult magic, a dark tavern, and characters who struggle with power, guilt, and secrets—you'll knock back this novel. Dive in now and follow Thom behind the bar... if you dare.

Marcel Feldmar was born in Vancouver, spent some time in Denver and Seattle, and ended up in Los Angeles with his wife and three dogs.
He has been a regular contributor to The Big Takeover Magazine since the mid 90's, the author of the YA supernatural mystery Keys To The Sun, and a contributor to the cold horror anthology Absolute Zero. His enjoyment of great coffee and well-made cocktails helped lead the way to the urban fantasy noir novel, Awkward on the Rocks. 
Marcel is also co-writing a comic book series and several short stories with musician Kirk Hammett.