Part of Emberverse, book 8
First published 2011
Rudi McKenzie has claimed his throne as Artos, High King of Montival. He carries the sword forged for him before his birth. Former enemies now stand as allies at his side. The woman he loves has given him her heart. But destiny demands one final test. The Church Universal and Triumphant marshals its forces against his kingdom. Artos must lead his people into battle knowing the cost could be everything. Victory will secure Montival's future. Defeat will destroy all he has built. The sword that marked him as king may become the instrument of his death. In this climactic confrontation, Artos discovers that fulfilling prophecy requires more than royal blood or magical weapons. It demands the willingness to sacrifice himself for those he has sworn to protect.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, alternate-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Montival
Period: 21st-century
530 pages · Hardcover · Roc
Content warnings: violence