David R. Slayton grew up in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. Now he lives in Denver, Colorado, with his partner, Brian, and writes the books he always wanted to read. White Trash Warlock, Slayton's first novel, is the first book in the Adam Binder series. In 2015, David founded Trick or Read, an annual initiative to give out books along with candy to children on Halloween as well as uplift lesser-known authors or those from marginalized backgrounds. Find him online at www.DavidRSlayton.com.
[Slayton] turned the usual tropes on their ass, and created an amazing, fresh story. A rural setting; relatable paycheck-to-paycheck characters; strong LGBT+ representation...It's an exceptional debut. We need more books like this. -- K. D. Edwards, author of The Last Sun and The Hanged Man, on White Trash Warlock A well-written story with a LGBTQ+ protagonist...Dark, haunting, lyrical, and innovative, beautiful and heartfelt. -- New York Journal of Books on White Trash Warlock Adam Binder is a compelling, deeply relatable protagonist, and the journey he leads us on is dazzling and wonderfully original. -- Lynn Flewelling, author of the Nightrunner series and the Tamir Triad series, on White Trash Warlock Dark, funny, and full of devious twists. Highly recommended! -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rage and V-Wars, on White Trash Warlock Edgy and addicting, David R. Slayton's stunning debut will grab hold of you and knock you around just because it can. But before it's all over, it'll leave you breathless and begging for more. -- Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author, on White Trash Warlock Inventive, exciting, and starring one of the most charming fantasy characters I have ever read about...David R. Slayton is definitely an author to watch. -- Cale Dietrich, author of The Love Interest, on White Trash Warlock Slayton's book gathers up pretty much every modern fantasy trope, turns them upside down, and shakes them...The elves who show up would have Tolkien rolling in his grave, which is my highest endorsement, and the LGBTQIA+ rep is all around outstanding. -- BookRiot on White Trash Warlock Slayton's debut uses wry humor, alternating viewpoints, and intriguing LGBTQ+ characters that will have readers eager for more of Adam Binder's escapades. -- Booklist on White Trash Warlock The complex worldbuilding, well-shaded depictions of poverty, emotional nuance, and thrilling action sequences make this stand out. Slayton is sure to win plenty of fans. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on White Trash Warlock