Children of the Arc

By Andrew Hughes

In the waning days of the Third Comet War, Cavalry Scout Davin Batrum seeks the aid of a coven of Sanguine Healers to save his commander from a terrible sickness. However, when the witches betray him, Davin commits an act of violence so heinous it draws the ire of The Knowing One, a demonic ancient God. It summons a servant known as The Collector to steal the body of Batrum’s daughter, sparking a quest of redemption and bloodshed that will put a father’s love to the ultimate test.

• Language: English
• Publisher: TWB Press
• Release date: Mar 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9781959768098

Andrew Hughes

Andrew Hughes was born in Ireland and educated at Trinity College. It was while researching his acclaimed social history of Fitzwilliam Square that he first came across the true story of John Delahunt, which inspired his debut novel, The Convictions of John Delahunt. He lives in Dublin.

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