Merrick, The Drifter Books in Order
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Merrick, The Drifter books in publication order
4 books
Lycaon's Fire
by Jeff Schanz
2021
A drifter with a dangerous secret enters a Montana town haunted by rumors of flesh-eating wolf people. When a waitress helps him investigate, they become targets of forces willing to kill to keep the truth hidden.
Cavern of the Awakened
by Jeff Schanz
2022
Seeking answers about the beast inside him, Merrick follows reports of cavern-dwelling monsters to a Texas town. Discovering a connection to the agents hunting him turns his investigation into a desperate rescue against powerful enemies.
I Am Ruin
by Jeff Schanz
2023
Merrick and Kat follow a clue to Arkansas, where other human hybrids and competing secret agendas converge. As enemies seek to extract and weaponize the entity inside Merrick, he must reconcile his divided nature to prevent catastrophe.
The Soul Reaper
by Jeff Schanz
2026
After their wedding night unleashes new trouble, Merrick is drawn into a cult where powerful creatures separate him from his inner beast. Kat joins unlikely allies in a rescue effort against dangers feeding on the community.
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