Rogue Community College

A Liberty House Novel

By: David R. Slayton

Narrated by: Michael David Axtell

From the author of White Trash Warlock and Dark Moon Shallow Sea, Rogue Community College is a delightful fantasy full of magic and mayhem …

Isaac Frost is an assassin. Raised in the Graveyard of the cruel and mysterious Undertaker, he has mastered the deadly art of the knife and the skill of survival, together with scores of others just like him—young men taken from their families to become the most infamous killers throughout the realms of elves and humans. But Isaac is unique: a single drop of another’s blood can confer upon him the knowledge and power of friend and foe alike.

After crossing paths with the elf queen Argent, Isaac is sent to a strange magical school for wayward practitioners in the hopes that he can learn where he—and his unusual talent—fit in the world. Isaac is charmed by the school’s chaotic nature and finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Vran, a Sea Elf haunted by secret knowledge.

But Vran isn’t the only one with secrets, and Isaac’s arrival is no accident. The Undertaker has charged him with infiltrating the school for the purpose of destroying it utterly, and his future rests on completing his mission—before the Undertaker takes matters into his own hands.

A new novel set in the world of the Adam Binder series!

©2024 David R. Slayton (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

Fantastic world building and characters

Full disclosure, I have already read all of the Adam Binder books, and this one is a spinoff from that series. That said, I fell in love with Isaac and Vran in this novel! And not only their story (which is the focus) but the author introduces many new characters to the world. The class and the teachers are all so intriguing that it made this story a “page turner” for me. I became very emotionally invested while listening to this (the ending!!) but in the best way. I can’t wait to read the next. I hope there will be more!?

Fantastic writing

I love David’s books. Every book he writes is better than the last. This story about a college for gifted people was his best yet. I can’t wait to see where these characters go next!

Great expansion to the world of Adam Binder

Absolutely thrilled with this start to new chapters in a world I’ve already fallen in love with. Narrator was phenomenal and the voice of this familiar world. So excited for what’s to come.

Bittersweet (We need more Vran!)

As always, Slayton delivers an engaging story that keeps you turning the page (you know, the Audiobook-way).

As much as you won’t be rooting for the main character to succeed in this one, you’re gonna love all the characters (including him) and wish them well. (Chaos monkey emo elf will forever be my favorite.)

You’ll think you have it all figured out somewhere in the middle, and it feels mostly like a warm and fuzzy read despite the dark undertones. However, I’m here to tell you to fasten your seatbelt for an entire rollercoaster of twists and turns and loops.

I wasn’t entirely prepared for “all the feels” in this one, and I’m still recovering - but I will 100% listen through it again.

Perfectly paced and such engaging characters

I loved the whole story, the narration felt perfect to me and the romance and action were great. It was cool seeing characters from the Adam binder series as well. Eagerly waiting for more from the author

loved it

it is in the same wold as the Adam books and has some of the same people. I really liked the main character. hoping for more!

Action, emotion, and a cool premise!

Isaac is a great main character and Vran…no spoilers, but wow! The writing is propulsive and the action doesn’t let up. I can’t wait to read more books in this world!

Engaging and Moving

This book is full of adventure, love, and tears. it makes you want more, while also being content with what it is. The characters feel alive.

the big twist at the end

david r slayton does it again as he adds to the adam binder verse. he has introduced a new setting and cast of characters as we get to know and care for these broken mess of a gay panic.

Welcome Return

I was excited to see a new book by David R. Slayton. Rogue Community College is set in the world of the Adam Binder series but follows a new set of characters with some familiar faces. Vran and Argent are back! Although not necessary to understand the plot of RCC, reading the other Binder books will enhance your experience. They're great you'll enjoy them.

I would recommend this book if you like, guys who are tall, dark and damaged, but who are doing the work. Magic running amok, and mysteries within mysteries. Also, Michael David Axtell is back for the audio performance. RCC does wrap up nicely but leaves room for a new series. Magical blood was not accounted for.



Spoiler wish list:

If Slayton can do a spinoff of a spinoff, I would like more murder school please. Maybe a Kenji origin story. We can follow him as the new leader of the lost boy assassins as they try to find their place in the realms. Kenji could meet a certain Tanner; the one kill he couldn’t kill and learns he should use his skills for good.