Serpentus
A Relics of War Novel
Synopsis:
Dispatched to Stone Hill to oversee the city’s defenses among nebulous rumors of the Shadow Council’s threat, Owen Greenwaters must rely on the city’s guard and its natural defenses to protect the citizens.
But when an army of mythical hooded ones bolstered by a sea serpent and the Soulless arrive in the wake of a terrible storm, he knows there is little he can do beyond hope the walls hold – and pray to the gods he and Stone Hill’s people will survive.
They are outnumbered, outmatched, and without magical support. Owen is the only knight present in the city. They will be overrun.
The Soulless are merciless and rarely take prisoners, but Owen and the survivors of Stone Hill are exceptions…
And some fates are worse than death.
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Editorial Reviews:
“Serpentus is a…brilliant example of fantasy world-building. I genuinely love everything about this book.” – Baskerville Book Reviews
“Whether you are already a fan of the Relics of War trilogy, or a newbie like me, this one is well written and well done.” – FanFiAddict
“A fun read, plenty of action and intriguing, growing, characters.” – Greg Schroeder Writes
“With strong action scenes, a multitude of unique races and cultures, good character building, and a sprinkle of romance…This is a must-read.” – Exploring All Genres Blog
“Serpentus is a tense prisoner of war tale (and tail) that doesn’t shy away from the brutality of war, the concept of doing bad things for the good of your people, or the stubbornness of hope.” – Bill Adams, author of The Divine Godsqueen Coda
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