Realm War Chronicles

In this sequel to Muspell's Sons, Cadmus Brand continues his struggle against the demonic kashmari that rule the desert realm of Muspelheim. The dark kashmari High Lord Fafnir now knows exactly what Brand is--a pharmakon, an ancient order of alchemical magic-users--and intends to use Brand's abilities for his own nefarious purposes.While searching for clues about High Lord Fafnir's plans and how to stop him, Brand's adventure takes an unexpected turn that leads him to find new allies...and lose others.Meanwhile, Brand's friends, the crew of the sand trawler Polaris, discover the source of the unrest that has plagued Lord Fafnir for years, and seek to unleash it upon the kashmari lords.

An epic tale of demons, magic, and a desert steeped in bloodCadmus Brand is a gladiator, a legend in the arena, and a man who dines with demons. As long as he keeps winning, life is good. But in the kashmari-controlled city-states of Muspelheim, power is everythingand Brand's greatest weapon is also his deadliest secret.The kashmari lords rule with twisted blood magic, and magic among humans is forbidden. Brand is a magic-wielder enhanced by secret elixirs, the last of an ancient line. If the kashmari discover the truth, his fame won't save himonly a slow, agonizing death awaits.As the world around him teeters on the edge of chaos, Brand must decide: will he keep fighting for his own survival, or will he rise against the monsters who rule his world?A brutal, high-stakes epic fantasy perfect for fans of dark magic, ancient secrets, and the clash of power and rebellion.