Current Status
Published December 30, 2022
Series Info
The Red War Annals #1 - The Lost Bard of Taliyaven HERE
The Red War Annals #2 - The Red Bard of Roche (this book)
The Red War Annals #3 - The Singing Bard of Llenned HERE
The Red War Annals #4 - The Warrior Bard of Arribor HERE
Book Blurb
Failure is not an option.
Masha Oravcová is only going to Llenned because she promised the princezná she would stay with her until the war was over. Matchmaking the enemy princ with her dear friend was not part of her job description, but now the peace of the High Houses depends on it. If Llenned’s offer of marriage isn’t a trap, that is.
Ever since Duren escaped from Rejair, Barys has struggled to regain his honor as the warden. A chance is offered to him that he can’t refuse—capture the Arriborn princezná and ignite the truce into bloodshed yet again. An unbeaten wordsmith, he is confident that his time has finally come to better his name.
Taliyaven has been united at last, and the wall sung back to full strength. Or so Zoya Zvonimira thought. After fighting in Arribor, she returns home to find the lady of Bran Vyselki has taken control in the name of unity. Gathering the few Talinae loyal to her, Zoya prepares to wage another war.
His master has given him a final task: capture Masha and take her to Rejair. Trained as a silencer, Dmitriy has the needed skills, but he did not expect to encounter packs of jackals, the black sword of Duren Akszenyuk, and kindness from the most unexpected places. The fate of the war now rests in a slave’s fearful decision.
Personal Notes
The Red War Annals series takes place in a made-up fantasy world where the characters read the Bible and pray to God. Instead of trying to make a God-like figure, such as Aslan, I decided this would make it easier to share my theme - Christians trusting in God during difficult circumstances. Is it a little strange to have characters in a made-up land reading the same Bible we do? Maybe. Just don't think about it too hard, and enjoy the series!
Content Guide
War violence, death, torture. I try to keep things as non-graphic as possible while also being realistic to the results of war, travel, and various accidents & injuries.
Slavery is present in one of the kingdoms, but is shown in a bad/horrible light.
Very little sexual content (or even romance). Some characters are married and may kiss on page. Others may express interest in each other but that is not the focus of the plot.
No bad language. Sometimes the villains will curse, but exact words are not used (the line in the book will read "He cursed.")
A certain people group has a "singing magic" that they call Skills. Some people are born with this ability, and with practice and dedication they can grow better at their particular Skill. Some Skills effect elements (fire, water, plants, etc) while others, called Wordsmiths, can motivate people's emotions.
Purchase Links
Signed Paperback HERE
Amazon Ebook HERE
Amazon Paperback HERE