Chronicles of the Black Gate

The first entry in the Chronicles of the Black Gate series drops readers into the Ascendant Empire at the moment of its gravest crisis. Agerastian heretics, wielding black fire and driven by bitter hatred, are severing the ancient portals that bind the empire together—and with them, the empire itself. Into this shattering conflict steps Asho, a squire carrying a reviled past, whose liege Lady Kyferin and her meager forces are exiled to an infamous ruin after a devastating betrayal. Beset by tragedy, demons, and an approaching army, the Kyferins' survival seems impossible.

Yet Asho begins to suspect that the key to their salvation may lie buried within the depths of his own scarred soul—a secret capable of reversing their fortunes and illuminating the true origins of the war consuming their world. Fast-paced and populated with unforgettable characters, The Path of Flames draws comparisons to David Gemmell and Raymond E. Feist, delivering an unpredictable epic fantasy debut that announces a major new voice in the genre.

When Lord Laur's invasion threatens to overwhelm them, Lady Kyferin and Ser Tiron must forge a desperate alliance with their most hated foes: the Agerastian heretics. Time is running out, not only against the empire's might but also the ancient Black Shriving, a deadly curse striking down all defenders of Mythgraefen Hold. Asho and Kethe must embrace their newfound powers, embarking on a perilous journey into the hellscape of the upper peaks. They seek answers to the curse and the truth behind the mysterious second Black Gate. Meanwhile, Magister Audsley races to divine the lost secrets of the Sin Casters. If these intertwined quests succeed – from political machinations to supernatural discoveries – they might just survive the oncoming darkness. THE BLACK SHRIVING continues this action-packed epic fantasy, delving deeper into a world of mages, heresy, and betrayal where ancient secrets resurface to destroy everything.

Lady Iskra and her followers have defied the odds, surviving a demonic onslaught and forging powerful alliances. Now, they stand poised to unleash righteous vengeance upon the oppressive Ascendant Empire, ready to execute their long-awaited endgame. Yet, even as their plans unfold, a devastating new threat emerges: Tharok, the greatest peril to humanity since Ogri the Destroyer. Tharok’s rise threatens to annihilate everything Iskra has fought for, promising destruction for all, heretic or no.

THE SIEGE OF ABYTHOS is the gripping third installment in an action-packed epic fantasy series that began with THE PATH OF FLAMES. Plunge deeper into a world of sin-casting mages, widespread heresy, and cold-blooded betrayal, where long-buried secrets are resurfacing to shatter the very foundations of existence.

In The Iron Circlet, the gripping fourth installment of The Chronicles of the Black Gate, the war for the Ascendant Empire's very soul reaches its brutal climax. As insidious factions plot to shatter centuries of stability, and armies gather for a cataclysmic conflict, the realm teeters on the brink. Desperate times forge unlikely alliances as old enemies find common ground, driven by the emergence of ancient truths that upend long-held beliefs. Monsters once confined to myth spill onto the world stage, while the faithful find their sacred ceremonies tainted by blood. This unpredictable, fast-paced epic fantasy, packed with unforgettable characters, offers a thrilling continuation of a series compared to David Gemmell and Raymond E. Feist.

The epic conclusion, The White Song, brings a gripping fantasy series, lauded by readers and compared to the works of David Gemmell and Raymond E. Feist, to its dramatic climax. The hour of reckoning is here. As the enemy's dark forces blacken the skies, the armies of light cling to a dwindling hope. For any chance of survival, all morals, compunctions, and sacred oaths must be set aside. Every sacrifice will be demanded, and every advantage and ally, no matter how unlikely, must be desperately sought. This final installment is an unpredictable, fast-paced journey, packed with unforgettable characters forced to confront their ultimate destiny.

Escape from Bythos, the prequel novella to The Path of Flames, details how Asho acquired his freedom against all odds from the slave city of Bythos to become Lord Kyferin's squire. Lord Kyferin, infamous leader of the Black Wolves, is serving his dreaded "Black Year" in subterranean Bythos, a required garrison duty. Biding his time, he dreams of bloody invasions he'll launch when free. When a Bythian slave reports a legendary and lethal "cavekiller" monster, Kyferin seizes the opportunity for glory, mounting a hunt with a dangerously small force. However, this creature proves exceptionally ferocious. Complicating matters further, the Bythian slave chosen to guide Kyferin's hunt is none other than Asho's father, setting the stage for Asho's desperate struggle for freedom.