The Sapphire Eruption
But once a year, the skies burn red. Upon this day, the Fire Kingdom’s priests perform their ritual: each newborn’s palm is lacerated, opened with a sacred sword, for Firia’s next ruler will be seen to shed no blood.
Long ago, Noakhail had been driven from the Fire Kingdom as an infant — forced to escape with his noble father. They’d wanted to kill him simply because he was next in line for the crown...
Now, Noakhail has grown, and the swordsman won’t give up until he claims the throne and his birthright. But pure resolve may not be enough. He first must face grave danger as he cuts across the four kingdoms with his fire sword.
Meanwhile, Princess Vienne is mistreated by her elder sisters. Shy and soft-spoken, she couldn’t be more unsuitable to rule the Queendom of Water. Alas, the Aqua Deus can be capricious, and the fates aren’t clear. Vienne will have to prove that she is capable of mastering the sacred water sword if she should hope to reign with pride.
Unbeknownst to Noakhail and Vienne, their tales run parallel... and only one result can lie ahead: a ruthless battle.
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I. M. Redwright
I.M. Redwright isn’t a household name—at least, not yet—but his growing body of work, including The Sword’s Choice series, is steadily carving out space in the fantasy genre. His debut, The Sapphire Eruption, introduced readers to a world where elemental magic shapes destinies and where young heroes wrestle with more than just swords and sorcery—they grapple with the weight of choice, the sting of failure, and the fight to believe in themselves.
His writing is fast-paced and vivid, meant to pull readers in quickly and keep the pages turning. There’s a sense of immediacy in his prose, influenced not only by classic epic fantasy but also by the rhythm and visual clarity of film. That’s no coincidence—Redwright approaches each scene with a director’s eye, and even created his own book trailer to bring his universe to life.
The Sword's Choice
In a realm split by elemental powers—where fire, water, earth, and air rule separate kingdoms with ancient grudges—two young exiles find themselves caught between fate and rebellion.
The Sword’s Choice isn’t your typical coming-of-age fantasy. It’s a story about what happens when destiny offers not one path, but two—and both could get you killed. Rooted in a vivid world of elemental warfare and political tension, the series follows Noakhail, the Fire King’s runaway heir, and Vienne, a fugitive from the Air Kingdom. Each carries a sword tied not just to their pasts, but to the very balance of their world.
The Sword's Choice consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
