Meet the Heretic

For decades Alistar Keirnan was ridiculed as a madman and a heretic, until the old warrior finally fell before the might of an immensely powerful mage, a wizard whose identity was never known. Young Alexi learned from his father’s fate. He learned to question doctrine of the Serene and to distrust their leader, the Sentinel. He also learned to keep his opinions to himself and to carve his own path based on his own morals.

Now, a man and fierce warrior in his own right, Alexi has earned a legendary reputation. He is the House Father of the mightiest noble House in the Empire. He is the Hand of the Emperor and lord of Bladespire. As such, he commands every soldier and sailor serving in the Imperial military. He is also the deadliest and most celebrated mage slayer east of the Mirrored Mountains.

Alexi’s position is threatened as stories filter into High Court, rumors of a warlock of unprecedented power who preys on villages lying on the border between the Sarvek Empire and the Strogan Clans. Alexi musters six hundred of his best men and rides to find the warlock, even though his presence in the borderlands could shatter the fragile truce with the Strogan.

Convinced that he may finally meet the man who murdered his father, Alexi pursues the Warlock with unwavering confidence and determination. The mage slayer has no idea of the battle that waits for him. He does not know that soon he will face choices that will decide the fate of a continent and reveal him to be more like his father than anyone could have ever guessed.

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Warlock’s Wake and Heretic are the first two fantasy novels written by Shannon Thomas. They’re part of an emerging series entitled The Heretic’s Quest. This is a series that will take you to a place you’ve never been, and you won’t want to come back until you’ve read every word.

The Heretic’s Quest is not Harry Potter or hobbits or magical wardrobes. It is something new, a story that intrigues men and women alike. It entices readers that don’t normally read or enjoy the fantasy genre, because the characters, actions, and consequences are so true to life.

You must not miss this story.

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