by James Enge
First published 2009
Morlock Ambrosius travels through winter's depths when enemies strike from the shadows. The son of Merlin and Nimue, this master magical maker and wandering swordsman must discover who wants him dead. His quest takes him across a world filled with dangers. He encounters the soul-devouring Boneless One and a cunning golem master who cannot be trusted. The dragon-riding Khroi block his path, while the hungry cities of Sarkunden and Aflraun threaten to consume him. Demons and dark gnomes lurk in northern forests. Each step brings Morlock closer to a shocking truth. His enemy possesses a face he knows well. The battle he stumbled into will destroy more than just his own life. Nations will crumble as chaos spreads. At his journey's end waits the death of a legend. Morlock must survive this crooked path to save not only himself but countless others caught in the crossfire of an ancient conflict.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magic, action
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, quest
Setting: Aflraun, Sarkunden
Period: Ancient
413 pages · Paperback · Pyr
Content warnings: violence