Guardians, spies, assassins, and criminals will clash on the streets in this magic-fueled fantasy adventure by the author of Battlemage.

The people of Perizzi have survived the Battlemage War, but their future is looking darker than ever.


Byrne is a Guardian of the Peace, investigating a series of murders in which the corpses were drained entirely of life.

Fray’s expertise with magic is needed to catch the killer, but working with the Guardians destroyed his father, years before.

Choss, renowned as a fighter, must work for peace, to diffuse a war in the underworld that threatens to turn the streets red with rivers of blood.


Katja must use her skills as a spy to try to prevent a massacre that will topple two dynasties and destroy the fragile peace in the city forever ...

 

Praise for Battlemage

“This is epic fantasy for readers who appreciate extra helpings of carnage with their backstabbing.” -Publishers Weekly

“Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy. This is a ground-shaking debut, full of fiery promise.” -Den Patrick, author of The Boy with the Porcelain Blade