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The Silverblood Promise

Book One of the Last Legacy

Out now!

Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and – thanks to a duel that ended badly – the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His life consists of cheap wine, rigged card games and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.

When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father’s death.

His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be purchased if one has the coin – even a death. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow.

For in Saphrona, everything has a price – and the price of truth is the deadliest of all.

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Praise for The Silverblood Promise

‘A fast-paced carnival of setbacks and skullduggery that reminds me of…me! Charming from the first twist to the last’

—Scott Lynch, bestselling author of The Lies of Locke Lamora

‘An undeniable masterwork — and a blueprint for how adventure fantasy should be written’

— Kirkus (starred review)

‘There’s never a dull moment in this instantly absorbing debut that offers effortless escapism’

— Library Journal (starred review)

‘The first volume of this sure-to-be-stellar series is a ribald, swashbuckling tale of treacheries, lies and characters as gritty and cutthroat as anyone you’d meet in a tavern at midnight. Don’t miss these first steps into an epic world—one I can’t wait to tread again’

—James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Starless Crown

‘The cutting edge of new dark fantasy . . . Enough grit to make you flinch, enough heart to make you punch the air, this book will have dark fantasy lovers burning through the pages. Everything that’s good about modern fantasy is here’

—Ed McDonald, author of the Raven’s Mark trilogy 

‘An engrossing fantasy romp full of endearing characters, The Silverblood Promise is full of unexpected twists and turns, and an optimistic spirit. Relentlessly entertaining, defiantly idealistic, it’s a daring debut filled to the brim with classic fantasy fun’

—Sebastien de Castell

‘A fun, fast-paced debut – an engaging and action-packed fantasy read’  

—James Islington, bestselling author of the Licanius trilogy

‘This book is the definition of rip-roaring and a must-read for fans of fast-paced adventure fantasy’

—Richard Swan

‘A fascinating world filled with ancient magic, unspeakable monsters, and political corruption sets the stage for a twisting, high-stakes mystery . . . Fans of Lynch’s The Lies of Locke Lamora, Jackson Bennett’s Foundryside, or Netflix’s Arcane will find plenty to love in these pages’

—M. J. Kuhn, bestselling author of Among Thieves 

‘Fantasy with a snarky twist – perfect for fans of Scott Lynch’ 

—Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones

‘A blockbuster novel . . . This is a series to watch and Logan should be on everyone’s radar’ 

—FanFiAddict

‘A superb debut filled to the brim with action, adventure and a murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat’

—Fantasy Hive

‘An assured, extremely enjoyable debut, a highly addictive read’

—SFFWorld