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The Blade of Absolution: The Volkdrow Chronicles, #1
The Blade of Absolution: The Volkdrow Chronicles, #1
The Blade of Absolution: The Volkdrow Chronicles, #1
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The Blade of Absolution: The Volkdrow Chronicles, #1

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One sword... a whole load of chaos!

 

Part dungeon break, part magical sword heist, "The Blade of Absolution" kicks off "The Volkdrow Chronicles" with a hearty dose of monsters, magic, and mayhem.

 

Set in the monstrous world of Venari, deep in the sprawling city of Red Fern, "The Blade of Absolution" follows Everfrost as she goes in search of adventure and her ever-so-slightly nefarious father. Things don't quite go to plan and, as chaos ensues, she meets Woodrow (a half-orc assassin), Pyggbe (an untrustworthy goblin), and Yelkrie (another untrustworthy goblin... but with a trick or two up her sleeve). Will they work together or will they be at each other's throats?

 

For those familiar with Lou Yardley's Venari tales, this book will introduce you to characters and monsters, old and new. If you're brand new to this world, get comfy and prepare yourself for some epic fiendish fantasy, adventure, monsters, foul-language, odd humour, and a splash of gore.

 

Caution: This fiendish fantasy may contain monsters and swearing.
Actually, it absolutely does contain both of those things.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateJun 23, 2023
ISBN9798223175797
The Blade of Absolution: The Volkdrow Chronicles, #1

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