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The Burning

This epic fantasy series plunges readers into a world ravaged by an unending war, where rare gifts determine fate and lives are expendable. Follow the journey of a young man who defies his predetermined path, fueled by loss and an unyielding thirst for vengeance. His transformation into a formidable warrior is a testament to resilience and the desperate fight for survival. Prepare for a saga of brutal combat, ancient prophecies, and the indomitable human spirit against overwhelming odds.

The Lord of Demons
The Rage of Dragons
The Fires of Vengeance

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    The Rage of Dragons

    • 624 pages
    • 22 hours of reading
    4.3(29969)Add rating

    In a world ravaged by perpetual conflict, one young man emerges as his people's last hope for survival. The Omehi have been entrenched in an unwinnable war for generations. Those born with gifts can summon dragons or transform into formidable warriors, while the rest are mere cannon fodder. Tau Tafari dreams of a life beyond this grim fate, but his aspirations are shattered when his loved ones are brutally murdered. With the gifted dwindling, the Omehi face extinction, yet Tau's heart is consumed by a thirst for vengeance. He embarks on a harrowing journey to become the greatest swordsman, prepared to sacrifice everything for the chance to kill three of his own kin. This gripping narrative launches an unmissable epic fantasy series, blending intense action with vivid world-building. Critics hail it as a stunning debut, praising its intensity and originality, while fans of classic fantasy will find a fresh twist in its Xhosa-inspired setting filled with magic, dragons, and curses. This tale promises to captivate readers with its relentless pace and emotional depth, making it a necessary addition to the genre.

    The Rage of Dragons
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    'CAPTIVATING EPIC FANTASY FROM A MAJOR NEW TALENT' Anthony Ryan, on The Rage of DragonsDesperate to delay an impending attack by the indigenous people of Xidda, Tau and his queen craft a dangerous plan. If Tau succeeds, the queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all-out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the 'true' Queen of the Omehi.If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne and reunite her people, then the Omehi might have a chance to survive the coming onslaught.THE FIRES OF VENGEANCE CONTINUES THE UNMISSABLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH EVAN WINTER'S ACCLAIMED DEBUT THE RAGE OF DRAGONSPraise for The Rage of Dragons:'Intense, inventive and action-packed from beginning to end - a relentlessly gripping, brilliant read' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost'Stunning debut fantasy' Publishers Weekly'Intense, vivid and brilliantly realized - a necessary read'Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives'Impossible to put down' Rick Riordan'Fans of Anthony Ryan's Blood Song will love this' Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names'A Xhosa-inspired world complete with magic, dragons, demons and curses, The Rage of Dragons takes classic fantasy and imbues it with a fresh and exciting twist' Anna Stephens, author of Godblind

    The Fires of Vengeance
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