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Smoke and Rain (Blood of Titans: Reforged 1)
By V. S. Holmes
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Age Groups: 12-18, 18+
Some heroes are as broken as the world they must reforge.
A mad king’s genocide destroyed Alea's home and left her sanity in tatters. Wracked with grief, she now faces a lonely life in a strange city. The war has other plans. Caught in the crossfire between the gods and their creators, Alea’s new friend Arman abandons his idyllic jeweler’s life—and his humanity—to protect them both from the coming terror.
Across enemy lines, bastard lieutenant Brentemir Barrackborn is horrified by the blood on his hands. If he has any hope of redemption—or surviving the war—he must choose between his newfound family and the gods he worships.
As Arman and Brentemir's sacrifices grow, Alea realizes that only the darkness inside her can end the bloodshed.
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EBOOK, AUDIO, PAPERBACK
Reviews
Aurealis Magazine
"The first strokes of a brewing conflict between gods, mortals and the otherworldly Laen are intriguing. The deep history associated with the fantasy elements of this novel indicate a well developed and subtly-layered world, promising an engaging series conflict. Watching Alea and Arman grow into their roles, and seeing how the opposing powers of the gods will develop through their puppet, the mad King Azirik, is reason enough to anticipate the second novel in this quadrilogy. The strength of the narrative leaves no doubt as to why it was awarded the ‘New Apple’ award for excellence in independent publishing. Fans of dark, epic fantasy won’t want to miss this unique world filled with compelling characters and dangerous magic—an excellent start to the series."
The San Francisco Review of Books
"In that seductive opening few lines so much of the nidus of this fantasy tale is hinted...Wade deeply into these waters for a fine curtain raiser for REFORGED. V.S. Holmes quite simply demonstrates that [they are] an artist of significance..."
