A mercenary accused of murder. A hero’s daughter in search of a better life. A power-hungry merchant who will stop at nothing. And the abomination that could destroy the world.
This romantic epic fantasy is the slow-burn start of an adventure to those who don’t think they want to adventure at all–the Hobbit to your Lord of the Rings. If you’re in epic fantasy for all the reasons I am: to get to deeply, intimately know a group of characters over a period of years until the epic plot builds up and you’re fighting the bad guys with your very best friends, then start here.
After a botched job leaves his friend dead, Kefier finds himself chased down by former associates for the crime. Already once branded a murderer, he crosses paths with his friend’s sister, Sume, whose only desire is to see her family through troubled times. In the meantime, the young, arrogant merchant Ylir takes a special interest in Kefier while he himself is entangled in a battle with a powerful mage, one whose name has been long forgotten in legend. At the crux of their conflict is a terrible creature with one eye, cast from the womb of a witch, with powers so immense whoever possesses it holds the key to bring the continent to its knees.
Praised for its complex narrative, character development, rich worldbuilding, and a riveting conclusion. A must-read for the discerning fantasy fan.
“If you’re interested in action, magic, adventure, humour, romance, scandal, revenge– it’s all in this series.”
“…ambitious and yet it works well…”
“The plot kept me on the edge of my seat.”
“…would recommend the series to fans of high fantasy.”
Slow burn not quite your thing? Start off with Daughter of the Wolves!
