Rich McCormick's fiction explores dark fantasy and grimdark worldbuilding. Works such as Zardu Layak: The Crimson Apostle and the Renegades series present morally complex characters operating in harsh, unforgiving fantasy settings. His narratives centre on characters who operate outside traditional moral boundaries and explore themes of power and excess. McCormick's work appeals to readers who enjoy dark fantasy with morally ambiguous protagonists and gritty worldbuilding over traditional heroic narratives.