Tales of the Territories

In the Territories, a dark force stirs,Though no one knows if it's born of men or something far more sinister.Those who crossed the treacherous Burnt Ocean seeking a new life found their dreams shattered upon arrival, while those who had already settled there live in constant terror.Life in the Territories was never expected to be easy, but no one anticipated the horrors that awaited: kidnapped, chained, and forced into the mines, fueling the Governors' wealth. Survivors of the brutal conditions wonder if they are truly the lucky ones, for at least their tormentors are human-unlike the mysterious creatures that lurk in the mist.When the Murk rolls in, it leaves death in its wake, the monsters in the mist savagely killing any who are caught in their grip. A small band of Highlanders have managed to elude that fate, but the relentless fear and creeping despair have taken their toll. With each passing day, the Governors grow richer, indifferent to the suffering of their people, while terror spreads.Hope flickers in the form of Jakob Kestrel, a man who doesn't flee the Murk. Instead, he hunts within it. Meanwhile, Bryen Keldragan and Aislinn Winborne, newcomers to the Territories, sense something dark brewing in the land but are unprepared for the horrors that await them. And while Jakob resists joining the larger fight, Talia Carlomin is determined to rid the Sea of Mist of its marauders at any cost.What none of them know is that fate has entwined their paths. And if they don't come together, the Highlanders-and all who dwell in the Territories-will be doomed to a bloody end.Check out The Tales of the Territories, an Arthurian epic fantasy series that's part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series) When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.

For four strangers, what started as an exciting journey takes a deadly turn.A mist creeping down from the north brings hidden terrors.And they might be the only ones who can stop the evil threatening to smother New Caledonia.Jakob Kestrel fled his home under a shadow of suspicion, taking with him an ancient relic. The Territories were supposed to be his chance for a better life. Now he's on the run again, and the slavers will be the least of his worries when he encounters the monsters in the Murk.Still on their way to the Territories, Bryen and Aislinn begin to lose hope for their new beginning. Attacked by sea dragons, they have no choice but to seek refuge in the Jagged Islands, where a deadly menace awaits.Talia Carlomin took to the seas to avenge her father's death by challenging the pirates terrorizing the coast of New Caledonia. In her quest, she encounters creatures made of nightmares. Her burning desire? Learning how to kill them.Can they unravel the sinister plot that's in play before the dark mist covers the Territories?Find out how fate will tie them together in this second book of the new epic fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht.The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series) When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.

Evil lurks in New Caledonia.Will man or monster prevail?The Highlanders may have found a way to evade the monsters hunting in the mist, but they can't shake the terror and the loss of hope that accompanies hiding from an enemy they can't see let alone kill.Many fear that desperation and apathy will become commonplace as the Governors continue to fill their coffers and ignore the plight of their people – then all will be lost.But a chance encounter with Jakob Kestrel brings a glimmer of hope.Rather than fleeing the Murk, Jakob hunts within it. Can the Highlanders convince him to stay and teach them how to battle the monsters in the mist?Bryen and Aislinn have their own chance encounter of a more lethal kind. Because of it, they meet a potential ally. Talia Carlomin will do everything in her power to eradicate the marauders in the Sea of Mist.Recognizing their common goal but leery of who they can trust, Bryen, Aislinn, and Talia agree to work together to uncover the hidden threats in New Caledonia. While Jakob stokes a rebellion in the Highlands.All four seek to battle the evil threatening their new home. All know the price they will pay if they fail.Fate has tied the four together. Find out what it holds in store for them in this third book of the new epic sword-and-sorcery fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht.The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series) When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.

Stalkers. Slavers. Wraiths. Pirates.Dangers threaten a new band of friends at every turn.Fighting back with both magic and steel is their only option for survival.But gaining their freedom means finding the heart of this terrifying evil – and destroying it once and for all.Jakob Kestrel seeks to free the Highlands. To succeed, he must defeat both man and monster, Stalkers, Wraiths, and slavers all seeking to kill him.Talia strives to eliminate the pirates haunting the Sea of Mist. But before she can do that a more lethal hazard threatens, and only Davin can save her.With battles raging all around them, Bryen and Aislinn begin to realize that they need to go to Shadow's Reach, suspecting that the heart of the darkness seeking to smother New Caledonia lurks there. First, though, they need to help Jakob and ensure that the rebellion doesn't come to an end before it even begins.They all understand that if they want to attain their freedom from those who seek to subjugate them, it will require a reckoning in blood.Their fates bound together, learn what it holds in store for them in this fourth book of the new epic sword-and-sorcery fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht.The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series) When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.

The monsters grow bolder, emerging from the darkness.Can Jakob and his friends survive the horrors sent against them?In their relentless struggle for freedom, the Highlanders cling to a fragile advantage. But their defiance draws the wrath of the Governors, who wield bloodshed and terror to quash the rebellion.Jakob and Talia find themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict, pursued by Stalkers intent on extinguishing their resistance. Each attack reinforces their belief that defeating the malevolent forces plaguing them demands nothing less than the permanent removal of the Governors.Talia's quest for justice leads her down a perilous path. She discovers that the cost may be unbearable, risking everything she holds dear for vengeance, including her love for Davin.Meanwhile, Jakob confronts an even darker peril far more menacing than the Stalkers and Wraiths. Has he unwittingly unleashed an ancient evil that will consume New Caledonia?Elsewhere, Bryen and Aislinn confront Kendric Winborne and his wife, only to find themselves ensnared in a perilous trap.Discover the chilling truths that lurk in the shadows in Book 6 of The Tales of the Territories, an enthralling saga of sword and sorcery by acclaimed author Peter Wacht.The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series) When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.