"A triumph of fantasy!" (Journal of Always)"Derek Prior always produces masterpieces of storytelling, with great characters full of life, relentless plots, and gripping and intense fight scenes." (Mitchell Hogan)The entire Templum Knight trilogy in one volume!Includes:1. Sword of the Archon2. Best Laid Plans3. The UnweavingAn exemplary knight and veteran of a horrific battle against the undead armies of the Lich Lord, Deacon Shader must compete for his Order's highest office and attempt to become the Keeper of the Sword of the Archon. Succeed or fail, he plans to desert the Order and become a contemplative monk on the far side of the world.The transition is not a smooth one, and Shader, a deserter, is hunted by the religious authorities he used to serve.When a powerful artifact is stolen from the abbey he joins as a novice, Shader, the only fighting man among the monks, is sent to retrieve it.But events have already spiraled out of control: plague spreads across the land, the dead rise from their graves, and an ancient evil has awakened.As Creation itself hangs by a thread, Shader must confront the contradiction that defines him:Either he is a man of prayer with a wavering faith,Or the deadliest warrior of his generation.The fate of all the worlds will be decided by his answer. "Derek Prior always produces masterpieces of storytelling, with great characters full of life, relentless plots, and gripping and intense fight scenes." Mitchell Hogan"Like Bernard Cornwell on 'shrooms!" Dinorah WilsonInternationally bestselling and award winning author Derek Prior excels in fast-paced, high stakes epic fantasy adventure stories in which good ultimately triumphs, but always at a cost.Taking familiar fantasy tropes as a point of departure, Prior expands upon them to explore friendship, betrayal, loyalty and heroism in worlds where evil is an ever-present reality, magic is both a curse and a blessing, and characters are tempered in battle.Winner of best fantasy novel 2012 (The Nameless Dwarf: The Complete Chronicles)Fantasy Faction semifinalist for the SPFBO 2018 (Ravine of Blood and Shadow)
