Book 1

Touch of Iron

by Timandra Whitecastle

Published 13 May 2016

A magic sword. A fated quest. When the world is on the brink, one woman dares to defy destiny…

Is the Living Blade real or just a legend?

With it… Prince Bashan could win back his kingdom.

Master Telen Diaz can free himself of the burden from his past.

Owen Smith sees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain untold knowledge.

… but for Noraya Smith, the Living Blade will bring nothing but suffering and sorrow.


Book 2

On the Wheel

by Timandra Whitecastle

Published 15 March 2017

A magic sword. A fated quest. When the whole world is broken, one woman dares to defy destiny…

Nora can’t help but be skeptical of prophecy. She wouldn't mind that the Living Blade is fated to upset the old-world order, but that doesn’t mean she thinks a sword or its wielder could pull that off…

Her twin brother, Owen, has the faith his sister lacks. But when he risks everything to keep the prophecy in line, the secrets he’s kept from his twin bubble to the surface. Secrets that could plunge them all into madness and ruin…

Prophecy has been nothing but pain for Master Telen Diaz. Still haunted by the Prophetess, and bound by his word, he seeks emancipation while at the same time he can't help but wonder if a future with Nora is not only possible, but also desirable. But does his traveling companion feel the same way?

To save her brother and free the world from the cruel machinations of the Prophetess, Nora must trust Owen knows what he's doing, and find the courage to accept the part he intends her to play in fixing the world. Even if doing so could get her killed…

On the Wheel is the suspense-filled second installment of The Living Blade series of dark fantasy novels. If you like Angela Carter's sensual and visceral storytelling coupled with Joe Abercrombie's gritty characters making hard decisions, then you’ll love Timandra Whitecastle’s captivating story.


Book 3

Mother of Slag

by Timandra Whitecastle

Published 4 March 2019

She’s under a sword’s control. He’s crushed by the past. Together, they’ll fight for a new kind of freedom…

Driven to the brink of madness, Noraya “Nora” Smith is chained to the Living Blade, body and soul. Unable to restrain its fury, Nora watches the enchanted sword use her to wreak havoc across the land. Before the blade devours her whole, Nora must find and rescue her twin brother from the dark realm within…

The once-proud warrior Master Telen Diaz reels from the loss of his sword arm and his past of painful abuse. After taking refuge on a magical island, the half-wight uncovers the truth of his heritage. But will the help of the bloodwitches and mermaids allow him to understand his feelings for Nora?

Alone, Nora and Diaz are powerless against the dark Prophetess. Together, they may just have a chance to restore balance to the world…

Mother of Slag is the powerful third and final book in The Living Blade dark fantasy series. If you like magical mysteries, fiery romance, and fantastical details, then you’ll love Timandra Whitecastle’s gritty fairytale.