Current Status
Published June 28, 2022
Series Info
The Red War Annals #1 - The Lost Bard of Taliyaven (this book)
The Red War Annals #2 - The Red Bard of Roche HERE
The Red War Annals #3 - The Singing Bard of Llenned HERE
The Red War Annals #4 - The Warrior Bard of Arribor HERE
Book Blurb
A long-awaited war begins at last.
Alexci Golovkin’s plan to overthrow Arribor is about to be set in motion. Only one person stands in his way: Duren Akszenyuk, the mad captain of Arribor’s west band. Alexci sends out his silencer, a man trained to kill, to eliminate this final obstacle.
Ever since Blackburn spread lies about her past, no one has fully trusted Kráľovná Nataša. Desperate to clear her name and save her city, Nataša begins a search for the Telae—people with magic songs. But if they are truly gone, who will come to Arribor’s aid?
Zoya Zvonimira is the heir of Kazan Vyselki, but if the ancient wall protecting her people continues to crumble, there won't be anything left to rule. Only a wordsmith—a person with powerful gifts of speech—can unite Taliyaven to rebuild the wall. And the only powerful wordsmith was lost long ago, exiled for killing Zoya’s brother.
Masha is a maid—certainly no one important. Yet when she isn’t shunned for her red hair, people instead ask if she’s Telae. After multiple attempts on her life are made, she picks up a sword to protect herself, unaware that she is about to become involved in a war that began hundreds of years ago.
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
A long-awaited war begins at last.
Alexci Golovkin’s plan to overthrow Arribor is about to be set in motion. Only one person stands in his way: Duren Akszenyuk, the mad captain of Arribor’s west band. Alexci sends out his silencer, a man trained to kill, to eliminate this final obstacle.
Ever since Blackburn spread lies about her past, no one has fully trusted Kráľovná Nataša. Desperate to clear her name and save her city, Nataša begins a search for the Telae—people with magic songs. But if they are truly gone, who will come to Arribor’s aid?
Zoya Zvonimira is the heir of Kazan Vyselki, but if the ancient wall protecting her people continues to crumble, there won't be anything left to rule. Only a wordsmith—a person with powerful gifts of speech—can unite Taliyaven to rebuild the wall. And the only powerful wordsmith was lost long ago, exiled for killing Zoya’s brother.
Masha is a maid—certainly no one important. Yet when she isn’t shunned for her red hair, people instead ask if she’s Telae. After multiple attempts on her life are made, she picks up a sword to protect herself, unaware that she is about to become involved in a war that began hundreds of years ago.
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