Three of Swords: Volume 1 (Empire Asunder)

Character-rich epic fantasy in the tradition of A Game of Thrones and The Demon Cycle.From humble beginnings is greatness born...With one fateful decision, the Empire of Twelve Kingdoms drifts from tenuous peace to limitless conflict. Emperor Eberhart's unexpected abdication creates an absence of power just as the land most needs leadership. Kinship, unity, and hope give way to ambition, conspiracy, and tragedy. Royal families, once allied, now fight for the throne, heedless of a rising threat from abroad. All the while, an ancient, sinister presence looms in forgotten corners, awaiting the opportunity to reclaim a world it once enslaved...Yet some stars shine brightest on the darkest nights. An unheralded prince places honor and conviction above privilege and prestige. A quiet soldier's unwitnessed heroism has the potential to save a kingdom. A common servant boldly confronts the face of unnatural evil. And the unlikeliest of love blossoms in the midst of hatred and violence.THREE OF SWORDS is the irresistible first act of the EMPIRE ASUNDER medieval fantasy saga, featuring political intrigue, turbulent warfare, and star-crossed romance.