First published 2014
Nazhuret has earned his peaceful retirement after years serving as warrior and advisor. The aging philosopher wants nothing more than quiet contemplation in his remote exile. Then assassins strike down his old friend the King, plunging the kingdom into chaos. Nazhuret must abandon his sanctuary and take up arms once more. War erupts across the land as enemies circle the leaderless realm. Nazhuret finds himself battling not only mortal foes but supernatural forces from the realm of death itself. His daughter Nahvah joins him on this perilous quest, raising the stakes beyond his own survival. Nazhuret owes a final debt of honor that can only be settled through combat and sacrifice. As treachery surrounds them and dark enemies close in, both father and daughter face mortal danger. This last mission will test everything Nazhuret has learned about wisdom, loyalty, and the brutal realities of human nature.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, quest
Setting: Kingdom
Period: Retirement
148 pages · Kindle Edition · Open Road Media Sci-Fi Fantasy
Content warnings: violence