Gerald Locke — Author FAQ
About Gerald Locke
Who is Gerald Locke?
Gerald Locke is an author of dark fiction, spanning modern gothic horror, cosmic fantasy, epic elemental fantasy, and urban-magic thrillers. His work is known for immersive worldbuilding, psychological intensity, and cinematic pacing across multiple standalone novels and multi-book series.
What genres does Gerald Locke write?
Gerald writes across several genres, including:
Gothic and psychological horror (The Silversmith, Night Maw, etc.)
Epic fantasy (The Chronicles of Elifdar)
Cosmic fantasy (The Veilborn Trilogy)
Urban fantasy/modern gothic magic (The Solomon Arcanum)
Standalone dark fiction and supernatural suspense
This blend makes his catalog accessible to readers who enjoy deep worldbuilding and atmospheric horror.
Are Gerald Locke’s universes connected?
No. Each series takes place in its own separate world with its own magic system, lore, and cosmology.
Readers may enjoy stylistic similarities across books, but the universes do not overlap.
About the Books
Where should I start reading Gerald Locke’s work?
It depends on what you enjoy:
Horror readers: Start with The Silversmith.
Epic fantasy readers: Start with The Chronicles of Elifdar, Book I – The Resonant Awakening.
Cosmic fantasy readers: Start with Whispers of the Veiled Realms (Book I of The Veilborn Trilogy).
Urban fantasy readers: Start with The Kintsugi Cipher (Book I of The Solomon Arcanum).
What is the reading order for The Veilborn Trilogy?
This trilogy is complete.
What is the reading order for The Chronicles of Elifdar?
The Legacy of Flame and Breath
This trilogy is also complete.
Is The Silversmith part of a series?
No — The Silversmith is a standalone modern gothic horror novel.
Its mythology (including the legend of Gideon Slade) is complete and self-contained.
What about The Solomon Arcanum?
The Solomon Arcanum is a multi-book urban-fantasy/hidden-magic series.
Published so far:
Book 1: The Kintsugi Cipher
Book 2: The Inborn Heresy
Currently drafting:
Book 3: The Founder’s Shadow
Additional books in the series will follow.
Where can I see all of Gerald Locke’s books?
All titles — standalones and series — are listed on the Books page of this website.
This single page includes all released books across every genre.
Writing & Releases
How often does Gerald Locke release new books?
While timelines vary by series, Gerald typically drafts and publishes at an unusually fast pace.
Multiple books release each year across different genres, and several manuscripts are developed in parallel.
What books are you working on right now?
Current active projects include:
The Founder’s Shadow (Book III of The Solomon Arcanum)
Night Maw (modern horror)
The Vere (dark supernatural suspense)
More information is posted on social platforms as projects progress.
Fans & Support
Where can I follow Gerald Locke online?
You can follow for updates, trailers, and behind-the-scenes content here:
TikTok: @geraldlockeauthor
Facebook: Gerald Locke – Author Page
Website: geraldlocke.com
These platforms are the best way to stay updated on upcoming releases.
Do you offer signed copies?
Not at this time, though this may be added in the future.
Do you have a newsletter?
A newsletter may be introduced later. For now, TikTok and Facebook are the best places for updates.
Can readers contact you?
Absolutely. Use the Contact page on this site for inquiries, collaborations, or reader messages.