Pact and Pattern

J.T. Greathouse's Pact & Pattern trilogy is now available in a single omnibus edition. The Hand of the Sun King 2022 British Fantasy Award Finalist Wen Alder was born into two worlds: on his father's side, a legacy of proud loyalty and service to the god-like Sienese Emperor; from his mother's, rebellion. Now, Alder discovers that the conflict between the Empire and the resistance is only the beginning of a war that will engulf both heaven and earth-and he may be the key to final victory for whichever side can claim him as their own… The Garden of Empire The boy once known as Wen Alder has become the rebel witch Foolish Cur. Now the Emperor-covetous of all the magic he controls-has decided to take his ruthless quest for power to the gods themselves. If he succeeds, the gods will unleash a storm of unimaginable death and destruction. Only Foolish Cur has the skills and strength to stave off such a nightmare. The Pattern of the World To prevent the Emperor from rekindling war with the gods, Foolish Cur made the mistake of wielding powerful, forbidden magic-inadvertently setting them free. Now, the world stands on the brink of destruction. To undo the damage he caused, Foolish Cur must use every ounce of skill, intelligence, and guile within him while gathering those who still have the will to fight the gods. But while this may be a battle Foolish Cur can win, it may not be one he can survive…