Reborn Empire
4 primary works Complete
Book 1
'Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy' Mark Lawrence
'A complex tale of war, politics and lust for power' Guardian
AS AN EMPIRE DIES, THREE WARRIORS WILL RISE. THEY MUST RIDE THE STORM OR DROWN IN ITS BLOOD.
The kingdom of Kisia is divided, held together only by the will of the god-emperor. When an act of betrayal shatters an alliance with the neighbouring land of Chiltae, all that has been won comes crashing down.
Now, as the fires of war spread, a warrior, an assassin and a princess must chase their ambitions, no matter the cost.
War built the Kisian Empire. And now war will tear it down.
'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride'
Grimdark Magazine
'Breathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time'
Novel Notions
'Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a ride' Fantasy Book Critic
'Complex and immersive . . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review
Books by Devin Madson
The Reborn Empire
We Ride the Storm
We Lie with Death (coming Jan '21)
The Vengeance Trilogy
The Blood of Whisperers
The Gods of Vice
The Grave at Storm's End
Book 2
The empire has fallen and another rises in its place in the action-packed sequel to We Ride the Storm, Devin Madson's brutal and breathtaking epic fantasy.
Into Kisia's conquered north, a Levanti empire is born.
Loyal to the new emperor, Dishiva e'Jaroven must tread the line between building a new life and clinging to the old. But his next choice will challenge all she thinks she knows and everything she wants to believe.
Now empress of nothing, Miko is more determined than ever to claim her empire, yet as her hunt for allies grows increasingly desperate, she may learn too late that power lies not in names but in people.
Abandoned by the Second Swords, Rah must choose a new path. Will honor be his salvation, or lead to his destruction?
Sold to the Witchdoctor, Cassandra's only chance of freedom is in his hands, but when her fate becomes inextricably linked to Empress Hana, her true nature could condemn them both.
THERE IS NO CALM AFTER THE STORM
Praise for the series
'Highly recommended' John Gwynne
'One of the best ongoing series in the fantasy genre' The Fantasy Inn
'Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy' Mark Lawrence
'A complex tale of war, politics and lust for power' Guardian
Book 3
The empire has fallen and another rises in its place in the action-packed continuation of Devin Madson's sweeping epic fantasy quartet.
Ambition and schemes have left the Kisian Empire in ashes. Empress Miko Ts'ai will have to move fast if she hopes to secure a foothold in its ruins. However, the line between enemies and allies may not be as clear-cut as they first appeared.
After failing to win back his Swords, former Captain Rah e'Torin finds shelter among the Levanti deserters. But his presence in the camp threatens to fracture the group, putting him on a collision course with their enigmatic leader.
Assassin Cassandra Marius knows Leo Villius's secret-one that could thwart his ambitions to conquer Kisia. But her time in Empress Hana's body is running out and each attempt they make to exploit Leo's weakness may be playing into his plans.
And, as Leo's control over the Levanti emperor grows, Dishiva is caught in his web. To successfully challenge him, she'll have to decide how many of her people are worth sacrificing in order to win.
Praise for We Ride the Storm
'Highly recommended' John Gwynne
'Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy' Mark Lawrence
'A complex tale of war, politics and lust for power' Guardian
'Damn this was a good book. We Ride The Storm is perfect for devourers of grimdark fantasy and a triumph of a debut' Fantasy Hive
'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine
'Breathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time' Novel Notions
'Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a ride' Fantasy Book Critic
'Complex and immersive . . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review
Book 4
The fate of the world will be decided in the searing conclusion of this bold and bloody epic fantasy series.
THERE ARE NO GODS. ONLY MEN.
Betrayed by her closest allies, Empress Miko Ts'ai is thrust from ruler to pawn. But she won't suffer the whims of men. A string of dangerous gambles could win Miko her empire for good, but to take back the throne, she must become everything her ancestors failed to be.
Rah e'Torin leads a herd again. Now he seeks to honor a promise he made a lifetime ago-to safely bring his Swords home. Yet Rah's loyalty to the past may be his ultimate undoing.
Cassandra Marius is lost. Ensnared by memories that aren't her own, Cass must decide who she really is, but the answer lies beyond one final confrontation with Leo Villius.
And trapped in the heart of the Chiltaen army, Dishiva e'Jaroven is handed unexpected power. The dream of a new homeland is within her grasp - if she risks everything and trusts her former enemies.
Praise for the series:
'An incredibly satisfying finale . . . Madson sends the series out on a high' Publishers Weekly (starred review)
'Highly recommended' John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the Gods
'Damn this was a good book . . . a triumph of a debut' Fantasy Hive
'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine
'Breathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time' Novel Notions
'Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a ride' Fantasy Book Critic
'Complex and immersive . . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review