Fires of the Dead (Fires of the Dead #1)
Jed Herne
“The perfect read for someone looking to be quickly immersed in a magic system unlike anything else.” – Nikki Wallace
WISP IS A PYROMANCER: a magician who draws energy from fires to make his own flames. Leading a misfit thieving crew, he enters a desolate wasteland to steal a dead sorcerer's skull. But his crew aren’t the only ones on the hunt, and the forest isn’t as barren as it seems ...
A jaded gang leader longing for retirement.
A bloodthirsty magician with a lust for power.
A brutish fighter who’s smarter than he looks.
A young thief desperate to prove herself.
A cowardly navigator with secrets that won’t stay buried.
Together, they must survive fights, fires, and folk tales that prove disturbingly real – if they don’t kill each other first.
A grimdark fantasy novella with unique magic, perfect for Joe Abercrombie or Brandon Sanderson fans wanting a fast-paced thrill ride.
Read today to experience a story readers say is “unputdownable!”
Praise for Fires of the Dead:
★★★★★ “A common misconception about fantasy novels is that they are all epic, thousand page long tomes. [...] Fires of the Dead proves that you don’t need to write reams of narrative to fit all the components of a classic fantasy novel into one tale.” – Reviews Feed
★★★★★ “A gripping, fun, twisted tale of a band of misfit thieves as they adventure through charred forest to retrieve a valuable, magical item with a mega payload. [...] Be prepared to smash this book out in one reading; you'll be left wondering what's next at every damn turn.” – Mitch Bruce
★★★★★ “I loved every second of it. I didn't want to put it down. After I finished, Fires of the Dead left me wanting to continue reading about this world. Highly recommend this book for someone who loves a quick read full of action and suspense.” – Dannielle Leotta
★★★★★ I could not put this book down! I wanted to keep on reading and not sleep, and ended up the next day being a very moody person with a good story on the brain. I am so glad I read this and will be keeping an eye on books by this author.” – Sarah Coleman
★★★★★ “A great fantasy novella, a real page turner (it gave me goosebumps), I highly recommend it.” – Caitlin Shaw
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