A Progression Fantasy Adventure perfect for fans of Darkblade Assassin, The Primal Hunter, and Shadow Slave!

He was the king’s silent justice. Now he’s the throne’s greatest threat.

Risens is the King’s Rightmaker, the silent justice of Halthome, whose word is law and whose blade ensures absolute obedience. Operating in a kingdom built on the raw power of Brands, Risens, despite his deadly skill, is an anomaly: a Brandless assassin whose only loyalty is to the Crown.

His orders are simple: None must survive.

A routine execution of a treacherous noble, Duke Karieas, goes horribly wrong when a singular act of mercy compromises his identity to the city guard. Now hunted by his former colleagues, everything changes when Risen stumbles upon the Raven’s Court, a forbidden shrine hidden in the city’s slums.

There, he receives the first of the Forbidden Brands, granting him access to a mysterious temple known as The Roost and its grueling trials that will unlock twelve forbidden powers.

Trapped between a vengeful tyrant and a mysterious ancient power, Risens must master his new Brands or be reduced to ash by the very throne he was sworn to protect.

Don’t miss the start of this action-packed Progression Fantasy series by Jaime Castle, bestselling author of Jeff the GM and Black Badge, together with CJ Aaron. It’s perfect for fans of Brent Weeks, Andy Peloquin, and Anthony Ryan!

About the Series: This dark progression fantasy series features a “Brand” system where characters gain specific magical attributes through tattoos. The protagonist follows a progression path, unlocking “Forbidden Brands” that grant increasingly powerful abilities.