Epic, gritty, and thought-provoking…
A reluctant hero steps into a war-scarred world to stop an ancient enemy bent on annihilation in Adams’ epic saga. The novel opens with the brutal massacre of a village, witnessed by six-year-old Gerald Caelen. Years later, now a sworn Guardian Knight, Gerald is sent deep into enemy territory with a company of warriors, mages, and a shadowy assassin. Their goal: rescue Prince Richard Calladorus before he’s sacrificed in a ritual that will give mage Adrian Zartun dominion over life and death.
Adams draws from classic fantasy but infuses the familiar with emotional weight and a sharp sense of loss. Gerald is no flawless hero; his strength lies in persistence, not perfection. Adams surrounds him with a sharp ensemble: wizards, veterans, and spies, each carrying their own wounds. Zartun’s presence, though distant, casts a mythic shadow. Adam’s prose is lean and cinematic, the pacing tight, and the tension relentless. At its heart, this is a story about legacy—about what we inherit, what we reject, and what we choose to carry forward.
Fans of richly built fantasy worlds will find much to admire here.
Pub date June 22, 2025
ASIN B0F91W3DJF
Price $0.99 Kindle edition
