Soul Trader
Oak and Dust Series
by Ralph Henry Price
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Pub Date 5 May 2026 | Archive Date 30 Apr 2026
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Description
Nick McInerny was born empty. No conscience. No empathy. No soul.
Perfect for the City of London's cut-throat trading floors. When a Fraud Office raid forces him out, he lands at the mysterious Marlowe & Sons — an antique firm dealing in something far more valuable than stocks or bonds.
One minute Nick is burning evidence and dodging regulators, the next he is trading souls for dreams. As the deals stack up and the Collectors start coming for payment, Nick begins to feel something he never has before — guilt. And once you've got a soul, the price of losing it becomes terrifyingly real.
Urban fantasy with a mythological underworld set in modern London, hiding a dark history
For readers of Rivers of London, American Gods, Sandman Slim, and The Library at Mount Char. Soulless anti-heroes, predatory colleagues who might literally eat you, ancient Roman legions rebranding as corporate raiders, and a London that's far older and hungrier than it looks.
Book 1 of the Oak and Dust series. 91,000 words. Standalone story with series arc.
A Note From the Publisher
This is a debut novel that has undergone extensive professional editing, including a Grade A editorial assessment. The author spent ten years working in the City of London's investment banks, and every location in the novel is real and visitable.
We welcome honest reviews of any rating. If you enjoy the book, reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, or your own platform before or around the May 5 launch date would be greatly appreciated.
Advance Praise
"This is what I call top notch urban fantasy! Truly creative, weaving demons, reapers, folklore, and the ultimate good versus evil. I could say more, but no spoilers here — twists and secrets, tension and suspense, and an ending you won't see coming — just wow!"
— Bonita S., NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
Marketing Plan
Active pre-launch campaign with established audience:
Instagram (@soultraderauthor): 2,000+ followers. Recent reel reached 115,000 views. Regular content covering London's dark history, Celtic and Norse mythology, and the supernatural world of the Oak and Dust series.
Substack newsletter (Ralph Henry Price): Regular articles on mythology, London history, and dark fantasy. Free 10,000-word prequel novella available on the author website.
Author website: ralphprice.com — includes prequel, blog, and book information.
Active presence on TikTok (@ralphhenryprice), Facebook (soultraderauthor), YouTube, and Goodreads.
Professional video content produced using AI image generation, professional narration, and Premiere Pro editing. Cross-platform distribution of all content.
Blogger outreach campaign underway with 40+ dark fantasy and urban fantasy review sites contacted.
Amazon Sponsored Product advertising campaign launching at publication.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781036962500 |
| PRICE | £3.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 320 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
BONITA S, Reviewer
This is what I call top notch urban fantasy! Truly creative, weaving demons, reapers, folklore, and the ultimate good versus evil. I could say more, but no spoilers here - twists and secrets, tension and suspense, zmd an ending you won't see coming - just wow!
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