Nevare Burvelle was destined from birth to be a soldier. The second son of a newly anointed nobleman, he must endure the rigors of military training at the elite King's Cavalla Academy--and survive the hatred, cruelty, and derision of his aristocratic classmates--before joining the King of Gernia's brutal campaign of territorial expansion. The life chosen for him will be fraught with hardship, for he must ultimately face a forest-dwelling folk who will not submit easily to a king's tyranny. And they possess an ancient magic their would-be conquerors have long discounted--a powerful sorcery that threatens to claim Nevare Burvelle's soul and devastate his world once the Dark Evening brings the carnival to Old Thares.
The Soldier Son Series
This series chronicles the complex journey of a young man thrust into a world of magic and warfare. His unique nature and innate abilities place him at the center of a conflict between humans and supernatural forces. The narrative explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and finding one's place in a world where reality and myth intertwine. It's an epic coming-of-age tale set against a backdrop of danger and destiny.
Recommended Reading Order
Forest Mage
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The second book in the brand new trilogy from the author of the Tawny Man trilogy, following on from the bestselling Shaman's Crossing.
Renegade's Magic
- 704 pages
- 25 hours of reading
The story follows Nevare Burvelle, a soldier in Gernia, who faces dire consequences after surviving a devastating enemy sorcery plague. Wrongly accused of murder, he becomes an outcast and fugitive, grappling with a dark alter ego tied to Speck magic that threatens his loved ones. As he seeks to reclaim his life, Nevare contemplates using this curse as a weapon, leading him down a perilous path of self-discovery and transformation. The narrative explores themes of identity, power, and the struggle against inner demons.