The 19th Bladesman
The Shadow Sword series begins
by S.J. Hartland
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Pub Date Nov 21 2018 | Archive Date Jun 14 2019
Dark Blade Publishing | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
His duty is to die young, but fate has something far more lethal in mind.
If Kaell breaks, the kingdom breaks with him. And prophecy says the 19th Bladesman will break ...
The Bonded Warrior …
Kill. Die young. That’s what a swordsman bonded to the ancient gods does. Without expecting praise from the man who trained him to survive this centuries-old, malignant war against the inhuman followers of an invincible lord. But Kaell wants more. More of Val Arques’ attention, his approval. Just more.
The fire dancer …
Ice lord, spy, Heath never loses a fire dance. Yet he longs to know that thrill of danger down his spine as he kills for his god, to fight a warrior who might, just might be better than him.
The broken …
Val Arques is a bladesman of formidable power entrusted not only with Kaell’s life but with the truth that will destroy him. Banished to a grim outpost of this doomed kingdom of sorcery, poetry and treachery, he cannot afford to care about the young warrior. For love means loss. And Val Arques has a shameful secret ...
A kingdom on the edge of chaos …
As a vengeful god escapes his ancient prison and Kaell is drawn into his web of deception, even Val Arques can’t protect him from the dark prophecy awaiting him. Because you can’t flee fate unless you’re willing to do the unthinkable. Duty and love collide in this epic fantasy, first in the Shadow Sword series, about shattering loss, betrayal and the price of power.
A Note From the Publisher
print - 9780648437208
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780648437215 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Dave W, Reviewer
The 19th Bladesman is a tremendous work of fantasy and sorcery. Set in a world where numerous forces vie for power, among them kings, lords, priestesses, ghouls, gods, and swordsmen. Beyond the castle intrigue are ancient powers moving pieces around like pawns on a chessboard, ancient grudges, and bloodlines. Bonds of loyalty and fealty are tested. Loyalty to kings, loyalty to myths, loyalty to family. Great feats of swordplay are mixed with seductions of princes and princesses.
Don’t expect to immediately know all the players and what they want. That will take time to develop in this tale. And, don’t be surprised if the unexpected occurs and the story flips on you.
This fantasy tale is epic in scale and magnificent in structure. All the characters are complex. And, the storylines equally complex. Excellent job in creating a new world.
It’s the story of the world’s greatest swordsman, of a power hungry king, of ghouls sweeping down from the passes with a taste for human flesh, of ancient prophecies, and magical beings, of invincibility, of immortality, and of flaws, weaknesses, things that can be exploited.
And, best of all, there’s another volume in this story coming out next year.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing a copy for review.
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