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Aral Kingslayer, once one of the world’s greatest assassins, has spent years honing his legacy in the shadows. After the disastrous destruction of his patron Namara twelve years ago, he turns his focus inward to reclaim both his swords and his soul.
The return of the forces that brought Namara’s demise forces Aral to confront the darker parts of his history as a Blade, raising questions about redemption, legacy, and the true meaning of power within a world of magic and outlaws.
His journey is a tale of ambition and morality, set against a backdrop of imaginary places where crime and fantasy intersect.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Kelly McCullough
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