The Blackwood Masquerade (Preview): Arrival at the Blackwood Estate (The Secrets of Blackwood, #1)

by Brandon O'Malley

Overview

Beneath the wealth and prestige of the Blackwood family lies a web of secrets, corruption, and betrayal. When Issac Parker, an ambitious and sharp-witted outsider, steps into their world alongside his boyfriend, Lysander Blackwood, he unknowingly ignites a chain of events that will shake the very foundations of the Blackwood empire.

What begins as an uncomfortable introduction to Lysander's estranged, powerful family soon turns into a dangerous game of deception and survival. The Blackwood's are not just an old-money dynasty—they are gatekeepers of influence, wealth, and unspeakable crimes hidden behind closed doors. When Issac stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens not only Lysander but countless lives, he makes a choice: infiltrate, manipulate, and destroy the Blackwood name from the inside out.

But the deeper he digs, the more perilous the game becomes. Loyalties are tested, alliances are formed in the shadows, and a silent war begins beneath the gilded chandeliers and marble halls of Blackwood Manor. With each move, Issac gathers allies—some unexpected, some just as dangerous as the enemies he seeks to dismantle.

In this thrilling, high-stakes battle of power, who will make it out unscathed? And when the final truth is revealed, will Issac and Lysander have the strength to finish what they started?

Secrets can build empires. But the truth? The truth can burn them to the ground.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940181316539
Publisher:	Brandon O'Malley
Publication date:	05/11/2025
Series:	The Secrets of Blackwood
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	265 KB

About the Author

Brandon (they/he) is a Pagan Wiccan author, lyricist, and music producer whose work explores power, identity, trauma, and transformation through a spiritual and psychological lens. Blending raw emotion with cinematic world-building, Brandon writes deeply human stories grounded in queerness, autonomy, and connection—often diving into complex character dynamics, morally gray choices, and the subtle war between survival and selfhood.

Their writing is fueled by years of introspection, a sharp eye for behavioral nuance, and a lifelong fascination with witchcraft, history, and the unseen forces that shape us. Every narrative is crafted with intention, whether they're weaving a psychological thriller, a supernatural saga, or an erotic power exchange rooted in emotional truth.

In addition to writing, Brandon creates immersive concept albums, producing thematic music that mirrors the same depth, momentum, and symbolism found in their fiction. Their creative process is an extension of their practice—a ritual in itself.

Brandon (they/he) is a Celtic Pagan and Wiccan author and music producer whose work explores power, identity, trauma, and transformation through a spiritual and psychological lens. Blending raw emotion with cinematic world-building, Brandon writes deeply human stories grounded in queerness, autonomy, and connection, often diving into complex character dynamics, morally gray choices, and the subtle war between survival and selfhood.

Their writing is fueled by years of introspection, a sharp eye for behavioral nuance, and a lifelong fascination with witchcraft, history, and the unseen forces that shape us. Every narrative is crafted with intention, whether they're weaving a psychological thriller, a supernatural saga, or an erotic power exchange rooted in emotional truth.

In addition to writing, Brandon creates immersive concept albums, producing thematic music that mirrors the same depth, momentum, and symbolism found in their fiction. Their creative process is an extension of their practice, a ritual in itself.