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The Last Rose Of Evernight

**The Last Rose of Evernight** **Book One of The Ash & Starlight Chronicles Trilogy** The Midnight Bloom has protected the Seven Kingdoms for five hundred years. Now it is dying. Raised in the quiet safety of Saint Orwyn's Monastery, Seren Ashmere has never questioned her mysterious past. She tends the monastery gardens, hears whispers from flowers no one else can hear, and bears a strange black rose birthmark over her heart. But when ancient shadow creatures descend upon the monastery and a forgotten prophecy awakens, Seren discovers that everything she believed about her life is a lie. Hunted by kings, pursued by immortal warriors, and claimed by the mysterious Queen of Evernight as her own daughter, Seren is thrust into a desperate race across a world on the brink of collapse. Accompanied by the battle-scarred commander Ronan Vale, the enigmatic Starborn guardian Caelan, and allies whose loyalties are never certain, she must uncover the truth behind the Last Rose before the ancient prisons protecting the world are shattered forever. As colossal Hollow Giants awaken beneath the mountains, kingdoms fall, forgotten enemies return from history, and the stars themselves begin to disappear from the heavens. Every revelation uncovers a deeper mystery, and every victory comes at a terrible cost. Some prophecies are written. Others choose the one destined to fulfill them. Perfect for readers who love epic fantasy filled with ancient mysteries, unforgettable characters, dangerous magic, breathtaking world-building, and sweeping adventures, **The Last Rose of Evernight** is an unputdownable opening to **The Ash & Starlight Chronicles**—a trilogy where legends awaken, loyalties are tested, and the fate of the world rests in the hands of a young woman who never asked to become its last hope.

The Crimson Falcon: Judgment

**The Crimson Falcon: Judgment** **Book Two of the Crimson Falcon Trilogy** The city still stands. Now comes the reckoning. Asterra has survived the first assault, but victory has come at a terrible cost. Thousands lie dead, trusted allies have become suspects, and the enemy gathering beyond the walls may be even more dangerous than anyone imagined. Legendary mercenary captain Cassian Varek has uncovered a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the battlefield. The secretive Raven Court has infiltrated both armies, replacing trusted commanders with deadly impostors and manipulating an entire war from the shadows. With every order questioned and every alliance tested, Cassian must uncover the truth before the Empire launches its final assault. Time is running out. Inside the city, rival factions threaten to tear Asterra apart. Outside the walls, Emperor Kaelor prepares an invasion unlike anything the world has ever witnessed. Between them lies a single day to expose the conspirators, prevent another massacre, and stop a war that neither side truly controls. As old friendships are tested and buried secrets come to light, Cassian finds himself confronting enemies who wear familiar faces—and impossible choices that will haunt him forever. Every revelation deepens the mystery. Every victory demands another sacrifice. And every hour brings the city closer to destruction. Packed with breathtaking siege warfare, political intrigue, shocking betrayals, unforgettable characters, and relentless suspense, **The Crimson Falcon: Judgment** raises the stakes in every way. Epic battles collide with psychological warfare in a story where trust is the deadliest weapon of all. Perfect for readers of David Gemmell, John Gwynne, Joe Abercrombie, and Bernard Cornwell, this gripping second installment expands the world, deepens the mystery, and builds toward a finale that will change everything. **The war has begun.** **The trial has started.** **Only the truth can save them.**

The Crimson Falcon

**The Crimson Falcon** **Book One of the Crimson Falcon Trilogy** The greatest mercenary captain in the world accepted one final contract. He expected to die defending a city. He never imagined surviving would be the harder fate. When the mighty city-state of Asterra stands alone against the largest invasion in living memory, its rulers turn to the one man whose name has become legend—Cassian Varek, the Crimson Falcon. Drawn from retirement by duty rather than glory, Cassian must forge an army from condemned criminals, frightened refugees, broken veterans, and desperate volunteers before an unstoppable empire reaches the city walls. But the enemy is already inside. As rival nobles plot betrayal, assassins strike at his officers, and spies undermine every defence, Cassian fights a deadly war on two fronts. Every victory costs lives. Every setback brings the enemy closer. With time running out and hope fading, he must decide how much of his soul he is willing to sacrifice to save a city that may never forgive him. From desperate street battles and covert missions to breathtaking siege warfare and shocking betrayals, **The Crimson Falcon** is an epic tale of courage, loyalty, sacrifice, and the terrible burden of command. Rich with unforgettable characters, political intrigue, and relentless action, it explores the impossible choices leaders face when there is no perfect answer. Fans of David Gemmell, John Gwynne, Bernard Cornwell, and Joe Abercrombie will be swept into a gripping military fantasy where every decision carries a cost—and victory itself may become the greatest tragedy of all. **The Crimson Falcon** is the thrilling first book in an epic trilogy that follows one man's journey from legendary warrior to reluctant hero, and ultimately to a legacy that will shape kingdoms for generations. **Some legends are forged in battle. Others are judged by what they choose to save.**

The Crimson Falcon: The Last Bell

**The Crimson Falcon: The Last Bell** **Book Three of the Crimson Falcon Trilogy** The war is over. Now the dead demand to be heard. The mighty Empire has withdrawn from the shattered walls of Asterra, and the greatest siege of the age has finally ended. But peace proves far more difficult than victory. Cities must be rebuilt. Families must bury their loved ones. Enemies must learn to live beside one another. And the legendary mercenary captain Cassian Varek must answer for the decision that made him both savior and butcher. As the historic Tribunal of the Dead prepares to judge the actions of kings, generals, and conquerors alike, old wounds are torn open and long-buried truths begin to emerge. The surviving leaders of the Raven Court are not yet defeated, hidden conspiracies still threaten the fragile peace, and powerful voices seek to turn justice into revenge. For the first time in his life, Cassian cannot win with a sword. To prevent another generation from repeating the mistakes of the past, he must confront the darkest choices he has ever made, accept responsibility for lives lost, and discover whether redemption can truly exist for those who have carried the burden of impossible decisions. Rich with unforgettable characters, political intrigue, emotional depth, and moments of breathtaking hope, **The Crimson Falcon: The Last Bell** is a powerful conclusion to an epic trilogy. As old enemies become unlikely allies and broken lives begin to heal, the fate of kingdoms will depend not upon conquest, but upon truth, accountability, and the courage to build something better from the ruins of war. Perfect for fans of David Gemmell, John Gwynne, Joe Abercrombie, and Bernard Cornwell, this unforgettable finale delivers a deeply satisfying conclusion filled with suspense, sacrifice, redemption, and heart. **Every battle leaves scars.** **Every choice has a cost.** **Every legend must one day decide what it leaves behind.** **The Crimson Falcon Trilogy concludes with an unforgettable story of justice, hope, and the enduring power of those who choose to rebuild rather than destroy.**

David: Hammer Of Israel

**David: Hammer of Israel** Before he became a legend, he was a fugitive. Before he wore a crown, he learned the brutal cost of survival. This gripping historical novel reimagines the life of David with realism, political intrigue, and relentless military action. Hunted by King Saul, forced to seek refuge among his enemies, and surrounded by betrayal from every side, David must evolve from shepherd to warrior, from outlaw to leader. As rival kingdoms clash and ancient alliances shift, David discovers that winning battles is only the beginning. Holding a fractured nation together demands sacrifices that threaten everything he believes in. Loyal companions become dangerous rivals, old friendships are tested by ambition, and every victory carries a terrible price. With vivid battlefield action, complex characters, and a richly detailed portrayal of the ancient Near East, David: Hammer of Israel presents a fresh, grounded vision of one of history's greatest kings. Blending historical authenticity with compelling fiction, it explores leadership, loyalty, faith, and the heavy burden of power. Perfect for readers who enjoy epic biblical fiction, military historical adventures, and character-driven tales of courage, strategy, and survival. **One man. One kingdom. One destiny forged in war.**

The Eagles Over Crete

**The Eagles Over Crete** May 1941. An island stands between Hitler's armies and control of the Eastern Mediterranean. As thousands of German paratroopers descend from the skies in the largest airborne invasion the world has ever seen, the fate of Crete rests in the hands of an unlikely alliance. Greek soldiers, British and Commonwealth troops, Cretan civilians, and determined resistance fighters must hold the line against an enemy renowned for speed, discipline, and overwhelming air power. From the desperate defence of Maleme Airfield and the brutal struggle for Hill 107 to the fierce street fighting in Chania and the rugged mountain trails leading to Sfakia, The Eagles Over Crete brings one of the Second World War's most dramatic campaigns vividly to life. Courage is tested, loyalties are forged in battle, and ordinary men and women become legends through extraordinary acts of sacrifice. Blending meticulously researched historical events with unforgettable fictional characters, this powerful novel captures the chaos of airborne warfare, the resilience of the Cretan people, and the devastating cost of victory. Every chapter delivers intense combat, espionage, heroism, and the relentless struggle for survival as history unfolds across one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful—and bloodiest—battlefields. Perfect for readers of military fiction and World War II historical novels, The Eagles Over Crete is a gripping tale of courage, resistance, and the indomitable human spirit. **When the sky itself became the battlefield, an island refused to surrender.**

The Eagle on Gran Sasso

July 1943. Fascist Italy is collapsing. Benito Mussolini has been overthrown, arrested, and hidden somewhere deep inside a country teetering on betrayal. For Adolf Hitler, losing Mussolini is more than a political disaster—it is a symbol of weakness Germany cannot afford. Captain **Lukas Falk**, a battle-hardened German paratrooper, is given an impossible mission: find Mussolini before the Allies do… and bring him back alive. With only a small team of elite commandos—deadly marksman **Erik Bauer**, volatile explosives expert **Otto Weiss**, young signals operator **Franz Keller**, and the dangerously enigmatic SS officer **Karl Adler**—Falk is thrown into a race against time across a fractured Italy. But nothing is straightforward. Intelligence is flawed. Allies are bombing Rome. Italian loyalties are shifting by the hour. Every lead could be a trap. Every ally could be a traitor. As the hunt leads higher into the brutal mountains of the Abruzzo, toward the isolated fortress of **Gran Sasso** Gran Sasso, the mission becomes more than a rescue operation. It becomes a test of loyalty, survival, and conscience. Who can be trusted? What is the true cost of obedience? And when history demands impossible choices… who pays the price? A gripping World War II thriller blending historical fact with explosive fiction, **The Eagle on Gran Sasso** delivers high-stakes action, psychological tension, betrayal, and unforgettable characters in one of the war’s most daring rescue missions.

The Desert Jackal

**The Desert Jackal** North Africa, 1940. The British Army is outnumbered, outgunned, and expected to do little more than survive. But Sergeant Tom Mercer and his newly assembled platoon are about to become part of an offensive that will change the course of the desert war. Thrown together from every corner of the British Empire, Mercer's men are an unlikely band of soldiers: a sharp-witted Londoner, a stubborn Scottish Bren gunner, an unflappable Indian veteran, a fearless Australian, a resourceful South African mechanic, a quiet New Zealander, and young recruits experiencing battle for the first time. Bound by danger rather than friendship, they must learn to trust one another as they face an enemy that outnumbers them at every turn. From the thunderous opening attack at Nibeiwa to the brutal fighting at Sidi Barrani, Bardia, Tobruk, Derna, Mechili and the decisive clash at Beda Fomm, the platoon fights across one of history's most remarkable military campaigns. Every victory comes at a cost. Every mile of desert claims more lives. Yet as the Italian Tenth Army begins to collapse, Mercer and his men discover that survival depends as much on loyalty, courage and compassion as it does on marksmanship. Rich in authentic historical detail, unforgettable characters and gripping battlefield action, The Desert Jackal is a powerful story of ordinary soldiers accomplishing extraordinary things during Operation Compass—the campaign that stunned the world and proved that determination could overcome impossible odds. Perfect for readers of Alan Mallinson, Douglas Reeman, Alexander Fullerton and readers who enjoy realistic World War II military fiction filled with camaraderie, courage and unforgettable battles.