“Brock and Kolla” is a dark fantasy series by Barry Maitland, blending grim realism with elements of horror and folklore. The stories center around the unlikely partnership of Brock, a disillusioned private investigator, and Kolla, a sentient, ancient forest spirit, as they navigate the morally murky underworld of a decaying city. The series is distinguished by its atmospheric prose and exploration of themes of corruption, ecological responsibility, and the unsettling power of the natural world.













