The Winter of Swords

Twenty winter thaws have passed since the mad king, Djaron Algast, was overthrown. In the seasons since, the Council of Lords has governed with an unrelenting and inflexible will.

Dennah is a young woman torn from home.

Conscripted into the earl’s service, she quickly learns that some folk have different views on a woman’s place in the world, but she isn’t interested in living as a man’s possession, but by the strength of her own arm. Their caravan stops in Bardstown, where she meets Roman, a likeable but troubled young man.

Roman is an orphan.

His mother died in childbirth and his father barely sixteen thaws later.  He spends his days searching for meaning in a life filled with only questions. Who is he, and who is he supposed to be? He happens upon a grisly scene, but the horror follows him back to town. Suspicions rise, leading Dennah and Roman on a frantic search for answers. But can they discover the true killer before it’s too late?

Julian is a young nobleman looking for more than his highborn station provides.

Pledged to the illustrious Silver Guard, he trades status and comfort for a dangerous posting in the mountains. He meets Tanea, a gifted and beautiful young healer. A mysterious and powerful spark binds them, but with winter bearing down, their connection, and his loyalties, will be put to the ultimate test.

Evil will rise, toppling Denoril into chaos. The meek will fall, while the strong step forward, but will they see the greater threat looming within the Winter of Swords?