Way of the Sword

It takes more than a sword to be a hero...

Billy Cole is sixteen springs old. A man, by his reckoning. His father--legendary warrior Ian the Black--should have taken the responsibility. But ever since the war, Ian's appetite for battle has dwindled, replaced by a thirst he cannot quench.

So when undying legions besiege their homeland, it's up to Billy to fill the void.

As the warrior-poet Wil Thunderstrike, Billy blazes his own path to destiny. He metes out justice, defends the defenseless, and is ambushed by love.

But the way of the sword is double-edged. He who fails to temper strength with wisdom may lose more than just his life...

An amazing fantasy achievement that cuts straight to the heart. The hero's journey will never be the same.

Way of the Sword is a standalone novel that can be read with or without the prequel, The Prince of Luster & Decay. Previously published under the title Tarnish.

★★★★★ "This is good vs. evil, but complex and interesting. The surprise ending was a total surprise... one of the most interesting plot twists I've ever come across." -MC Spats

★★★★★ "I loved this book. I was all prepared for some long-winded, drawn-out, fantasy rehash and was completely flattened by how clean and original the writing felt." - Janna A. Kepley

★★★★★ "Compelling adventure fantasy with depth. [Brink's] characters are as distinct as they are engaging." - Wytwave

★★★★★ "I loved the structure of tales within tales, I loved the poetry in the prose, and I loved the tales spun and those who spun them." - Krista Gimeno

★★★★★ "Great book that draws you in and doesn't let go! I found myself so involved with the story that I often forgot to put down the book to eat lol!" - Carrie Phillips