Way of the Sword
With a mythic sword in his fist and a washed-up rogue in his corner, Wil Thunderstrike embarks on an epic quest for honor and glory. But at what price? What choice did he have? 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 and a champion who fails to temper strength with wisdom might lose more than just his life... To win the way of the sword you need only slay your enemies, lose your innocence, and sacrifice those you love. Or is there another way? 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