B.R.A.G. medallion recipient
genres: urban/epic fantasy. action/adventure.
During the night of his twenty-third birthday, an introverted Jacob Emmerson is haunted by cryptic visions. After an explosive dinner reveals hidden truths amongst his devout family, his chronic anxiety ignites and learns his experiences are real. Immediately thrusted into the mystical realm of a beloved King, Jacob uncovers ancient secrets and battles to decide whom he can truly trust.
Unbeknownst to Jacob, a member of the quorian race is captured roaming the forest lands away. Presumed extinct after the historic quorian genocide, knowledge of their existence spreads across realms. As greed destabilizes power and fear for the quorians amplifies, a friend’s rescue mission threatens the lives of their entire race.
immerse yourself into the cryptic and perilous world of diveria with the first novel from archaic deception.
Released: March 1, 2022
Available in hardcover, paperback and e-reader.
Leave A Review
Really great world-building and character development. Looking forward to the sequel!
indieBRAG
Book Readers Appreciation Group
Joe Dayvie imparts wit and intelligence in the narrative and it can often be downright hilarious.
…a book and a series that will pull a reader in with ease. Very highly recommended.
• Read Full Review •
Readers’ Favorite
Book Reviews and Award Contest
This epic fantasy…is a masterful lesson in world-building, storytelling , and managing to tie it all in to very human emotions and desires. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the Archaic Deception series, and Dayvie brought us on a great first look into the world of his creation!
Connor Bredin
Author & Educator
This is one of the best entries I’ve read in the fantasy genre recently, and I can’t wait to get more of this series in the years to come. Dayvie’s style is straightforward, easily consumable, full of vivid imagery and believable dialogue. Here’s a debut that fantasy readers won’t want to miss!
Dylan Roache
Novelist & Award-Winning Journalist
By the end of the first chapter I realized that Joe Dayvie has a unique writing style that immerses you, body and soul, into the worlds he creates . This book took me on an amazing journey to vivid new worlds, visually stunning places and incredibly tangible dimensions…
Cody Pelletier
Author
It was hard to put down! I’d recommend Archaic Deception to fans of
epic fantasy, especially those seeking an unusual world with an interesting and unique history.”
• Read Full Review •
A.J. Calvin
Fantasy Author
Dayvie easily introduces you to the world and consistently drip feeds more magic and nuances throughout – always keeping you guessing! This is certainly an epic fantasy, in the grandness of the story and the length of the book. It took me on a wild ride and I loved every second.
Go get your copy!
• Read Full Review •
Louise Meril
Book Reviewer
Archaic Deception: The Guardian of Emblems was a great magical read. Many times I felt as if the scenery was right before my very eyes. I was fascinated with the world, Diveria, that Dayvie created.”
Michelle SKaggs
Author & Fantasy Reader
The world created by Joe Dayvie in his debut novel is elaborate, rich and complicated. He weaves the story taking place in between realms effortlessly and takes the reader on an epic adventure.”
S.M. Lanyon
Author
I would classify Archaic Deception more as urban fantasy. Dayvie does a beautiful job with world-building and setting the stage for future books within this universe. I would give this 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.”
Carmela Dutra
Award-Winning Author
There were so many great elements to the story including friendship, family, deceit, magic, propaganda, mystery and adventures. I cannot wait for the next installment of this series and to see where Dayvie takes the world of Diveria and his characters next!
Bryanna Ballard
Fantasy Reader