Erin Evans

Erin Evans is a fantasy author best known for writing novels set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. She has contributed significantly to the Dungeons & Dragons fiction line through her Brimstone Angels series. The Brimstone Angels series follows tiefling warlock Farideh and her twin sister Havilar, exploring themes of family, identity, and power across six novels published between 2011 and 2016. Evans' work in this series earned recognition for its complex characterization and exploration of the Forgotten Realms' political landscape. Prior to her career as a novelist, Evans worked as an editor at Wizards of the Coast, where she managed various D&D fiction projects. She has also written shorter works for several fantasy anthologies and contributed to game sourcebooks. Evans continues to work in speculative fiction while maintaining involvement in the tabletop gaming community. Her writing is noted for combining traditional fantasy elements with nuanced character development and moral complexity.

Readers praise Evans' character development in the Brimstone Angels series, particularly her portrayal of the complex relationship between twin sisters Farideh and Havilar. Many reviews note the depth given to supporting characters and political intrigue. Liked: - Strong female protagonists who avoid common fantasy tropes - Natural dialogue and character interactions - Integration of D&D lore without overwhelming new readers - Nuanced handling of moral choices and consequences Disliked: - Pacing in early books feels slow to some readers - Plot complexity can be challenging to follow - Some found the romance elements underdeveloped Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - Brimstone Angels: 3.9/5 (1,200+ ratings) - Lesser Evil: 4.3/5 (500+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 average across series Reader quote: "Evans writes tieflings and warlocks with authenticity that makes you forget you're reading licensed fiction. The characters feel real and flawed in the best way." - Goodreads reviewer

Brimstone Angels (2011) Tiefling twins Farideh and Havilar encounter a cambion devil who offers Farideh a warlock pact, setting off a chain of events that will test their family bonds.

Lesser Evils (2012) Farideh must navigate political intrigue in Neverwinter while dealing with the consequences of her warlock powers.

The Adversary (2013) As part of The Sundering event, Farideh becomes entangled in a plot involving the Chosen of the gods while protecting her sister.

Fire in the Blood (2014) The twins face challenges in Cormyr as they become involved in royal succession disputes and ancient magical threats.

Ashes of the Tyrant (2015) Set in Djerad Thymar, the story follows the twins as they investigate a murder conspiracy that threatens dragonborn society.

The Devil You Know (2016) The final installment brings the sisters' story to a climax as they confront the true cost of Farideh's warlock pact.

R.A. Salvatore writes Forgotten Realms novels focusing on complex characters navigating moral choices in a fantasy setting. His Drizzt Do'Urden series explores similar themes of identity and belonging that appear in Evans' work.

Margaret Weis creates detailed fantasy worlds with strong character relationships and political intrigue. Her Dragonlance series demonstrates comparable attention to character development and familial bonds.

Michelle Sagara writes fantasy novels featuring intricate magic systems and character-driven narratives. Her Chronicles of Elantra series focuses on a female protagonist dealing with power and responsibility in ways that mirror Evans' Farideh.

Ed Greenwood established much of the Forgotten Realms setting and writes stories rich in lore and world-building details. His work shares the same setting as Evans and deals with similar themes of power dynamics and political maneuvering.

Paul S. Kemp writes Forgotten Realms novels featuring morally complex characters and dark themes. His Erevis Cale series explores similar supernatural elements and character struggles that appear in the Brimstone Angels series.