WAR IS DECEPTION
STORIES ARE LIES
Sellane has assembled an army of exiles, conquered her rival warlords, and carved a small protectorate from the wild frontier. For a woman born to inherit an empire, it is not enough.
A bloody misunderstanding threatens to flare into an unwinnable war with the neighbouring Kingdom of Aelland, but when their ambassador summons her to the negotiating table, Sellane spies a slim opportunity to turn this powerful new enemy into exactly the sort of friend she needs, one who will help wrest her stolen throne back from her traitorous brother.
To forge this alliance, she will have to readopt the title of crown princess and venture into the heart of an alien civilization, into a tangled web of poisonous intrigue. She’ll have to bargain with criminals, conspire with monsters, deceive princes, and most importantly of all, watch her back
The stage is set for the tale of her restoration, but the role she must play is perilous, and all the other players are hiding very sharp knives.
Details
Release Date: November 2025
Word Count: ~199k words
Genre: Fantasy (Action Adventure, Dark)
Formats: eBook, Paperback, Hardcover
Content Warnings
Strong Warning (described frequently and/or in detail): Violence, Gore, Permanent Injury, Guns, Foul Language, Racism (Fantasy Races)
Moderate Warning (shows up now and again): Sexism, Child Death, Animal Death, Amputation, Alcohol, Slavery, Imprisonment
Soft Warning (mentioned once or twice): Prostitution, Drugs
Jennings Zabrinsky 