‘What the gods give with one hand, they take away with the other, for if you are gifted, you shall also be cursed.’
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In the Ember Kingdom, a dying land ravaged by famine and disease, Daleth, the Witch-King, plots his conquest of the neighbouring Freestates. Gifted with eternal youth, his power is responsible for the decay afflicting his realm, and now other kingdoms must fall to quench his insatiable thirst for life.
However, on the cusp of the invasion, Maya, a huntress, is arrested, a young outcast is enlisted into the Witch-King’s army, and soldiers kill an old farmer’s wife. Three minor events that nonetheless have the potential to alter the destiny of generations.
For Maya is gifted with the ability to heal and can influence the hearts and minds of men if she but finds the strength to do so. The recruit carries a gift of reading thoughts and harbours no loyalty for the king he serves. As for the vengeful farmer … he’s an ancient warrior gifted in reaping souls who now seeks to fulfil a long-forgotten oath against unbeatable odds.
The world will soon be soaked by the blood of war, but as the fates of these strangers entwine, the faint light of hope begins to flicker. Alliances will have to be forged, enemies convinced to become friends, and a spark of love given a chance to become a flame for there to be a chance to fight the encroaching darkness of the Witch-King's evil.
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The Gifted and The Cursed. An epic fantasy series set in a dystopian land, with heroes that are at times more demonic than the evil they face. The bloody battles, quests for revenge and fights for survival are artfully balanced with light romance, tales of redemption, and the breath-taking beauty of Maya’s gift.
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What reviewers are saying:
��★★★★ 'Compelling world building and brilliantly original (and diverse) characters promise that this will develop into an excellent epic fantasy.'
★★★★★ 'The book’s greatest strength is its taut storytelling; the author never allowing the reader any unnecessary deviations which could possibly slow them down. The pace is remorseless.'
★★★★★ 'I truly loved Marcus’ writing, it read perfectly to me, and by perfectly, I mean it is exactly the tone and style of writing I adore in fantasy. It made me feel like I was reliving a tale told by someone who knew the characters and witnessed the story unravel.'
★★★★★ 'This has been one of my better reads of this year. It has a great cast of characters, multiple POV’s, a hard rules-based magic system, a touching romance and left me wanting more from this author.'
★★★★★ 'A fantastic read. Kings and Daemons gripped me from the 1st page and never let up. Brilliant!'
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For lovers of Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Fantasy Romance, Coming of Age, Action & Adventure.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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