The Skald's Black Verse
The Dreadbound Ode Book 1
by Jordan Loyal Short
Genre: Epic Grimdark SciFi Fantasy
Brohr
has been lied to, abused.
All
he wants is to live in peace, away from the ignorance of his village,
to outrun the raging ghost which haunts him.
But
a hidden evil seeks to harness his fury.
Accused
of murder, hunted by ruthless soldiers, Brohr delves the way of the
Skald, unlocking forbidden blood magic as he unearths terrible family
secrets.
When
the red moon is broken, and all is lost, it’s up to Brohr to lead a
rebellion, or face the end of the world!
An
epic blend of norse fantasy and grimdark sci-fi!
Praise
for the Dreadbound Ode...
"Rich
in detail, bringing his tale to life with a foreboding atmosphere and
characters that are intense. Good dialogue, rapid-fire action scenes,
explosive magic and wicked political machinations." -Tome
Tender
"This
is extremely well-written grimdark and if you like your fantasy and
sci-fi gritty...this is a book you should pick up."
-Booknest
"The
Weeping Sigil never stops. It has a relentless forward motion. It's
painful, and its glorious, and there are twists and turns that I
never saw coming. It made my heart pound and yes, there was even a
tear or two." - Sarah Chorn, author of Seraphina's
Lament
"Perfect
for grimdark fans." -Grimdark Magazine
"[The
Weeping Sigil] took everything that I had loved from The Skald’s
Black Verse and lifted it to a whole other level, and I for one can’t
wait to see what Jordan Loyal Short will do next. This is a fantastic
book, great for anyone who enjoys a delectable mix of fantasy and
science fiction, with a good dash of grimdark." - Beneath a
Thousand Skies
"I
love the cultures, the magic system, the spaceships and the
interplanetary communication. There's lots of action and peril. It’s
a great book! I’d very much recommend it." - Lee Conley,
author of the Dead Sagas
The Weeping Sigil
The Dreadbound Ode Book 2
Adrift
in the void, Henrik’s rescue is only a prelude to slavery.
But
his new life on Tyria is not at all what he expected. When the
illustrious House of Quoll purchases him, Henrik finds himself living
in the home of his old enemy, Prefect Brasca Quoll. Desperate to hide
the truth of his last days on Heimir, Henrik dives into the murderous
game of Tyrianite politics. Devastated by the catastrophe on the Norn
homeworld, the Federation teeters on the brink of civil war.
While
the Shining Ones maneuver their champions for the final
confrontation, Henrik’s fevered visions unveil the scope of
Moriigo’s nightmarish rebellion.
Aboard
a stolen voidcraft, Brohr and Lyssa hurtle into the depths of the
starry abyss, on a desperate exodus in search of safe haven. But the
outer reaches of the system are full of strange worlds, haunted
ruins, and bizarre cults.
As
anarchy grips the streets of Tyria, Henrik vows to reveal the true
peril facing the Federation: Moriigo’s return! While rival
electors, assassins, and federal inquisitors plot the downfall of
House Quoll, Henrik must bind himself to the future of his onetime
enemies, lest the horrors of his prophetic visions come to pass!
Travels in the Dark
The Dreadbound Ode Book 3
The final chapter of the Dreadbound Ode...
Lyssa
is going to the Dead Place and everyone she killed will be
waiting.
As the Hidden One’s twisted plan to resurrect the
Deep Gods unfolds, the only way to stop him is a secret buried in the
land of death.
But Lyssa has not given up. If the Deep Gods
can return, so can she.
Can Lyssa find a way back? Can she
delve into hell’s darkest corners and emerge with the lore to stop
the Deep Gods’ rise? Or will she become a lost soul, like so many
of those she loved in life?
Ancient horrors will wake. Skalds
will sing. And a blind seer will see the shadows gather.
Lyssa
Pedersten has tasted poison, and hell had best beware.
Jordan Loyal Short is an author of epic fantasy. His first novel, The Skald’s Black Verse, is a dark and beautiful story about families, cultures, and beliefs at war with themselves. The protagonist, Brohr, must navigate the tangled loyalties and unforgiving biases of a planet conquered by invaders from another world. Using black magic, and the bizarre bond he shares with his stillborn brother’s spirit, Brohr unravels the truth about himself and an eon spanning war that has reached its end game.
Jordan has worked in a variety of industries, as a web developer, bartender, copywriter and more. He lives in Washington state with his wife where he is currently daydreaming about the end of the world.
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Happy Friday! I like the covers and synopses, this s a must read book and series for me. Thank you for posting
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