Blood on the Wand
Blood on the Wand
'Prelude to War'
Forty years ago, the Benuk family was slaughtered in a night of fire and steel, a purge sanctioned by a fearful King and enforced by the fanatical Cloaken Monks. But amidst the ashes, a child was born in blood, saved by a witch, and hidden away to nurse a singular, burning purpose: Revenge.
Now, Lord Bryce has returned to Manor Valley. He wears the face of a nobleman, but he carries the scar of a killing curse and the raw, terrifying power of his ancestors. He isn't just here to reclaim his title; he is here to awaken the ghosts of the past.
He isn't the only one drawn to the Valley's secrets. While Bryce plots in the shadows, two scholars arrive to investigate whispers of the forbidden arts. What they find is a conspiracy far darker than a few rogue spells. From the construction of horrifying magical artifacts to the burning of ancient forests, the Lords of the Valley are toying with forces that will shatter the world.
As the King’s paranoia grows and the Monks sharpen their blades for a new inquisition, the line between justice and vengeance blurs. The trap is set, the spirits are screaming, and the Third Kingdom is about to learn that you cannot outlaw the storm.
This is Book One of a planned four-book series. Book Two, "Hunt for the Dragoness" will be coming soon. This set of novels covers a very dark period in the history of the Third Kingdom. As a result, some sections contain elements that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.
"The Fall of the Decapolis" is a companion novella to 'Prelude to War'. Both books stand on their own, but "The Fall of the Decapolis" covers the events of the Decapolis and the Forest of Memories in far greater detail.
