Part of Emberverse, book 7
First published 2010
Rudi Mackenzie stands at the borders of Montival, the Sword of the Lady heavy in his hand. The Pacific Northwest awaits his return, but the Prophet's legions block his path home. The weapon has chosen him as the rightful High King, yet enemies control his homeland. Rudi faces an impossible task: unite former foes into a single fighting force. Warriors who tried to kill him months ago must now follow his banner. The coalition he builds will determine whether Montival falls to the Prophet's armies or rises under a new king. As battles rage across the post-apocalyptic landscape, Rudi struggles with what the Sword has made him. The young man who left Montival no longer exists. In his place stands Artos, bearer of ancient power in a world stripped of modern technology. Victory will crown him High King, but first he must survive the war that will reshape everything.
Genres: adventure, action, epic-fantasy, alternate-history
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Montival, Pacific Northwest
Period: post-apocalyptic
481 pages · Hardcover · Roc