Exile
The Caein Legacy: Book One
Synopsis:
Andrew grew up in the royal palace of Novania, the eldest son of the queen. He went on to achieve fame and glory as a renowned soldier, and was eventually named commander of the king’s army. The kingdom believed he would be named heir to the throne, but he has long known he is ineligible. The king is not his father.
The truth of Andrew’s lineage is only partially known to the king; the identity of his father is a mystery that even Andrew is unaware of. He knows only that his father was a dragon-mage, and the dragons have fled to another world. Andrew is a skin-changer, but the laws of Novania forbid his very existence. If the king were to learn the truth of what he is, he would face execution.
The laws are equally hostile to humans born with the Mark of the Magi and the ability to wield magic. Andrew’s younger half-brother, Alexander, bears the Mark. The pair keep one another’s secrets into adulthood…Until the king dies unexpectedly and Colin ascends the throne.
When Alexander’s Mark is revealed for all to see, Andrew is faced with a choice: To watch his brother be killed, or reveal his true nature in an effort to save him from the headsman’s axe.
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Named one of Barnes and Noble’s 10 Favorite Indie Books of 2023
Editorial Reviews:
“With excellent pacing and painfully emotional moments in the style of John Gwynne, this is a series that will be binged once the four books are released.” – Under the Radar SFF Books
“If you like character-driven epic fantasy and are looking for something outside the normal tale, definitely check out Exile, you won’t be disappointed.” – Silverstones Books
“Stay for the character work. You’ll fall in love with the world, and find yourself rooting for Andrew and Alexander, no matter what misfortunes befall them.” – Author Dave Lawson on Burt’s Library
“In this epic fantasy, we can see Calvin’s strength in how well-developed the world of The Caein Legacy is. A kingdom where magic is forbidden, and from where the dragons fled due to persecution, but with a long history that influences the story we are reading…” – Jam Reads
“A very good, solid start to a dragon-based epic fantasy series with family as a strong theme.” – SFF Insiders
“I absolutely loved Exile. It had everything I look for in a good book, great writing, intriguing characters, a fast-paced plot, and a touch of magic.” – Exploring all Genres blog
“Author Calvin brings the ‘epic’ in this epic fantasy…It is a serious page-turner from beginning to end. So prepare yourself for a good time with this novel.” – Bunny’s Reviews
Artwork Acknowledgments:
Cover artwork for the series was illustrated by Jamie Noble (Website) (Twitter) (Instagram) (Facebook)
Map design by Dewi Hargreaves (Website) (Twitter)
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