Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spilled Tea, Stolen Goods | 2019 | Taki Drake | Buy |
Rune Force is a standalone novel by Taki Drake, published in 2019. Spilled Tea, Stolen Goods follows a story where rune-based magic drives both the conflict and the resolution. The title hints at the book’s mix of the mundane and the magical, where everyday disruptions lead to a chain of events with real consequences.
As a single-volume story, Rune Force gives readers a quick way to sample Drake’s fantasy writing outside her larger series commitments. The rune magic system provides a different flavor from the witch-focused magic of the Federal Witch universe, and the mystery elements keep the plot moving at a steady pace. For readers who are curious about Drake’s work but not ready to commit to a longer series, this standalone is a reasonable place to start.