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Together with the demon Ikrit that possesses him, Vekal has arrived at the Lockless Gate, the only entryway into the Heavens. But following close on his heels, are a tide of devils intent on destruction. But the heart is a strange, heavy thing, and Vekal Morson has to battle not only his infernal enemies but also the devil inside his own mind. Vekal must find out what is worth dying for, and what is worth living for.

Royal assassin, Rothar, is on a routine mission. Tasked with quietly eliminating a lecherous merchant with a penchant for young children, Rothar's blade strikes without hesitation. But when more children go missing, Rothar digs deeper and discovers an insidious network that reaches high up into the echelons of nobility. What started as a simple mission has become a dangerous quest for justice. Rothar must call upon all his skill to punish those responsible, and rescue the innocent before it's too late. A fast-paced, full length, heroic fantasy novel.

Vekal, a Sin Eater, is the last remaining warrior priest. Trained from a young age, he is both feared and reviled for his otherworldly skills. Vekal has dedicated his life to purging wrongs and offering redemption to sinners, but those abilities may prove to be both a blessing and a curse. After being possessed by a demon, he's torn between what he knows to be right and what he's been led to believe. With the demon inside, Vekal's skills are magnified tenfold and put to the ultimate test, pitting him against his natural inclinations and the demon's own desires. Their uneasy symbiotic ...

Rothar embarks on a search for the King's illegitimate daughter, hoping that their reconciliation can bring some comfort to the mourning monarch. But Rothar's past with the estranged princess is an uneasy one, involving a most regretful death. Following a hazy trail across the seas, skirmishing with deadly pirates and islanders, finding her is only the beginning of his troubles. A fast-paced, full length, heroic fantasy novel.

A battle-hardened warrior with a debt to settle, Vorgan faces his toughest challenge yet. Tasked with honoring a promise to a former comrade, he embarks on what should be a straightforward journey — deliver a package no more than’s a month’s ride as the crow flies. However, Vorgan's mission takes an unexpected turn when he realizes the “package” is a fiercely independent young woman. Together, they must traverse lands ravaged by plague, battling not only common foes like bandits and ruffians but also facing a sinister, supernatural evil. Amidst these perils, the greatest threat ...

A mind numbing opiate manufactured by persons unknown, distributed throughout the King's city. With thousands addicted, crime and civil disorder grow out of control. For the stability of the nation, the distribution must cease. But with mysterious figures pulling the strings, only one that works in the shadows can get close. Rothar, royal assassin, must infilitrate the layers of henchmen to reach the head of the snake, and cut it off. A fast-paced, full length, heroic fantasy novel.

He thought it was just another job. She turned out to be his destiny. Malthus Vane, a grizzled mercenary haunted by his past, takes what seems like easy coin: escort a defiant young girl across the blighted Dusklands to Dunmire. But fourteen-year-old Elysia carries more than a mysterious birthmark—she’s the last heir of a lost house, the key to an ancient prophecy, and the target of fanatics who will stop at nothing to claim her power. As they flee through haunted forests, cursed ruins, and shadowed realms, Elysia’s forbidden gifts awaken—veilsight, shadow-magic, and the ability to ...

Jerold’s guiding job was supposed to be straightforward: keep the caravan alive, tolerate Jin’s theatrics, and reach Pemberton in one piece. But when the group is forced to cut through the infamous Fernwood, things start to unravel. The forest is dense, the air is too quiet, and something—or someone—is watching. Rumors say the People of the Ferns don’t take kindly to outsiders. Jerold’s not sure if he believes in forest spirits or hidden tribes, but he does believe in getting paid. Now, with tensions rising and odd things stirring in the trees, he’s beginning to suspect this ...

In a kingdom torn by war, Annalise is a young girl on the run, desperate to escape the violence that has consumed her homeland. Jorgen, a hardened knight-for-hire, finds her hiding from brutal bandits and steps in with a blade ready for action. Striking a deal for his protection services, Jorgen commits to get Annalise to the safety of her wealthy aunt. They set off across a land rife with rebellion, where every shadow could be an enemy. With each mile, Annalise's secret weighs heavier, threatening not just their mission, but the very fate of the kingdom. Time is running out, and trust is ...

In the shadow of Highcrown’s towering walls, war drums thunder from two fronts—one familiar, one forgotten. Commander Doric, a battle-hardened sentinel dismissed as a relic by the kingdom's council, finds himself racing against time to protect a city besieged by the Khentar and stalked by the far more sinister Grau'gach. As old enemies close in and strange kidnappings unsettle the realm, Doric and the earth-healer Moira uncover a chilling truth: the Grau'gach are not raiding, they’re harvesting bloodlines tied to the kingdom’s ancient founding. Across the mountains, Doric’s former...

When Elysia reshaped the boundary between worlds, she believed she was saving the realm. She was wrong. Now strange terrors stalk the land—empty-eyed villagers massacring their families, shadow entities clawing through reality’s thinning fabric, and a legendary monster hunter named Merek Bloodmoon leading an army determined to end the young veilbreaker’s life. For Malthus Vane, protecting Elysia was once a matter of coin and oath. Now it’s something darker. The shadow corruption spreading through his veins gives him terrifying power, but each time he uses it, he loses another piece ...

Ganry, former mercenary, has pledged his sword to keep Princess Myriam safe. To claim her throne as the rightful heir, Myriam must overcome the usurper once and for all. With Ganry at her side, and friends at her back, their quest for justice begins.

Having reclaimed her throne, Queen Myriam is now desperate to find her missing grandmother. Over Ganry's protests, she embarks on a dangerous rescue mission. But with an unexpected threat, and mysterious forces at work, even Ganry's sword may not be enough to protect her.

This special edition bundle contains the first three books in the Veiled Dagger series. Royal assassin, Rothar, is on a routine mission. Tasked with quietly eliminating a lecherous merchant with a penchant for young children, Rothar's blade strikes without hesitation. But when more children go missing, Rothar digs deeper and discovers an insidious network that reaches high up into the echelons of nobility. What started as a simple mission has become a dangerous quest for justice. Rothar must call upon all his skill to punish those responsible, and rescue the innocent before it's too late. ...

He promised to protect her. But some promises can break the world. As a forgotten ritual nears completion, Commander Doric is drawn into a web of ancient bloodlines, haunted visions, and a child at the heart of it all. Nessa is more than she seems, and the closer the veil between worlds thins, the more Doric begins to fear what saving her might cost. In a world unraveling, loyalty is no longer clear, and sacrifice may be the only path to salvation. When the final moment comes, his choice will echo far beyond the battlefield, leaving ash where hope once stood.

The war is over. But some battles are personal. Months after the dust of battle has settled, Quilon receives a cryptic message: Kirlia lives—but not for long. Bound for a foreign land and a slave market that trades in more than just coin, she’s a prize destined for powerful hands. With time running short, Quilon turns to the only man he trusts to help: Doric, a war hero trying to rebuild a shattered world. Reluctant but bound by old loyalty, Doric joins him on a perilous voyage across storm-wracked seas and into the heart of an unfamiliar empire. What begins as a rescue becomes ...

When a nighttime break-in uncovers more than they bargained for, Jerold and his ragtag companions find themselves entangled in the secrets of Pemberton’s most powerful wool baroness. What began as a simple job quickly spirals into something far more dangerous, and far more personal. As wagers are made and rivalries stoked, the group must outwit sabotage, social scandal, and their own missteps to stay ahead. But in a city where every thread is pulled by someone else, one wrong move could unravel everything. When the stakes are wool, the drama’s never threadbare.

A wagon full of Tianshu silk was meant to bring a tidy profit in Norrevald. But the locals are as frosty as their weather, and just as uninterested in foreign luxury. Jerold isn’t a trader—he’s a sellsword—and charm was never his strong suit. Now he’s stuck hauling worthless cargo through a land that doesn’t want them, with Jin talking them into trouble and Ruby pushing them deeper into it. With tensions rising and the ice thinning beneath their feet, Jerold starts to wonder how far they’ll slip before something breaks. Some roads are smooth as silk. Others crack beneath your ...

Doric, once a soldier of the realm, now travels westward with Moira, a healer mistrusted for her gift, and Nessa, a sharp-eyed girl caught in the storm of war. Together they move through a kingdom teetering on the edge—haunted villages, frightened towns, and a spreading silence in the east. Their path crosses with wandering performers, wary soldiers, and desperate survivors, each bearing pieces of a growing mystery. As tensions mount and battles draw near, Doric finds himself once more thrust into the center of the Kingdom’s defense, this time with far more to protect than orders or ...

Captain Berengar is returning to his home village to enjoy a quiet retirement. He is accompanied by his trusted sword-brother and lieutenant, Nisero. Unbeknownst to Berengar, a local bandit leader has razed the village, killing his wife and son, and kidnapping his daughter. Berengar, with the help of Nisero, will go to the ends of the earth to bring her back. And nothing will stand in his way. A fast-paced heroic fantasy novel with action and adventure.