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Dawn - Rick Heinz

Dawn

By: Rick Heinz, Ashley Marrie Witter (Designed by)

Paperback | 15 October 2025

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For centuries, a global conspiracy of secret societies have hoarded magic, keeping it hidden from the rest of the world.

Before the age of reason and science, magic ruled the world. Now, it's coming back. If most of humanity gets wiped out in the process ... well, sometimes you have to break a few eggs. A group of anarchs and heretics in Chicago work to tear down the barrier that has kept humanity ignorant of demons, forgotten myths, and ancient legends. Obsessed with discovering evidence of the afterlife, Mike Auburn's death-defying stunts have brought him closer than ever to lifting the veil of reality.

However, his ventures to the edge have not gone unnoticed. The boss of a tenebrous organization recruits Mike to their cause. Nothing can possibly go wrong. Right? Before long, a world ruled by the scientific method and rational thinking is challenged by the supernatural. Drawn out by the long-awaited return of magic, the dead, the damned, and the demonic will stop at nothing to bring it back for good. Suddenly, Mike is stuck at the center of a battle between the forces of reason, of good, of evil and everything in between.

Industry Reviews

"Visceral, funny, relentless, and clever, [Dawn] is the rollicking tour of supernatural Chicago you never knew you needed. A mix of Jim Butcher and Terry Pratchett-with just a little Mike Royko thrown in for good measure-an urban fantasy tale with real bite."

-Scott Kenemore, national bestselling author of Zombie, Ohio, and The Grand Hotel

"Unrelenting, unfiltered urban fantasy with a two-pack-a-day habit. Heinz has crammed more supernatural spectacle per square inch than is probably legal."

-G. Derek Adams, author of Asteroid Made of Dragons

"A riveting read that showcases a supernatural side of Chicago that even Jim Butcher hasn't seen. Dawn is a suspenseful, page-turning urban fantasy that leaves you waiting for more."

-April Carvelli, PopCultHQ.com

"A delightfully macabre roller coaster right from the first page. The more you learn about Mike and the world he inhabits, the more you'll want to know-this book will grab you by the throat until the very end."

-Dailen Ogden, author and illustrator of The Liminal

"Heinz crafts a dark conspiracy of secret organizations so unique and believable that you'll want your own bottle of demon's blood before looking into the shadows again."

-Zachary Tyler Linville, author of Welcome to Deadland

"[Dawn] is chock-full of mysticism, demonology, and high-stakes action. It's a fast-paced blast! Do some stretches before you read it, or you'll throw out your arm fist-pumping."

-Elan Samuel, The Warbler

"Every turn of the page offers realistic magic, dark humor, and nonstop entertainment. This is how a writer makes his debut. What a promising start to a new dark fantasy series by author Rick Heinz."

-Alicia Smock, Chicago Books Examiner