Hallowed War

War ravages the land, and mad gods rise. Tenumbra has been plunged into civil war, sparked by a cabal within the Celestial Church. Ancient enemies band together as blood feuds and dark hatreds drive the conflict out of control. Malcolm Blakley does everything he can to end the war before it destroys the land he once united. His son, Ian, seeks the truth behind the shifting loyalties that started the war. Caught between the family honor and heartfelt conviction, Ian hunts the deep forests for Gwen Adair and her pagan allies. Meanwhile, Gwen struggles to find her place in armies of the pagan night. Loyal to their cause but distrusted by those who have spent their life in service to the shackled gods of the forest, Gwen holds the key to their survival, even if it lies in the destruction of their way of life. And in the forests of Tenumbra, the forgotten gods of the old ways rage across the lands, destroying faithful and foe alike. War, heresy, and divine vengeance shake the foundations of the world.

Betrayal, treachery, and blood wash across the battlefields of Tenumbra. Alliances crumble from the inside, and a new power rises in the north, a dark cabal able to raise the dead and harness the destructive gods of the old ways. As the old order disintegrates, a new tyranny imposes its harsh will on the world. Malcolm Blakley once again finds himself on the run. Old enemies emerge to exact their vengeance, while former allies flee. Malcolm must rebuild his alliance, finding succor among the very pagans he once opposed, and who view him as a traitor. But with the final battle approaching, old feuds fade in the face of unimaginable danger. The search for hope continues in the north. Ian gathers an army in the ruins of his homeland, while Elsa LaFey searches for the only thing that could stop this new threat-the hidden rites of the Winter Vow. Together, they will gather on the fields of Tenumbra for one final stand against the darkness, with one last hope for the light.

Wars are won with blood and steel, but in the haunted forests of Tenumbra, the true threat lurks in the pagan night, where ancient gods linger and rebellious heretics plot to return the land to the old ways. But a new danger is rising, one that will bring the church, the pagans, and the world itself to their knees. Tenumbra is a land torn apart by old rivalries and older secrets. Northern lord Malcolm Blakley and his son, Ian, are trapped in the middle. Faithful to the twin gods of the Celestial Church, respected and feared by his countrymen, yet still haunted by the gods of his ancestors, Malcolm is called upon to help restore the peace when the threat of war looms. But dark forces are moving beneath the surface of the world, and Malcolm's every effort will only plunge the world deeper into darkness. Meanwhile, the huntress Gwen Adair protects an ancient secret. To all appearances, her family is faithful to the Celestial Church, but deep beneath their keep, the Adairs secretly keep the old ways. Gwen is tasked with hiding her family's heresy even as war sweeps across the land, threatening to destroy everything she loves. Praise for The Pagan Night: "Full of strong world building, cinematic and frequent battle scenes, high adventure, great characters, suspense, and dramatic plot shifts, this is an engaging, fast-paced entry in a popular subgenre." - Booklist, starred review "A must for all epic fantasy fans." - Starburst Magazine "It's great to see someone is still writing good traditional swords and sorcery, with as much attention paid to the magic, as the action. It moves at a fast pace, the characters are real enough to make the unreal more credible, and the whole thing is just an excellent page-turner." - Simon R. Green, New York Times bestselling author of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves