The Silverblood Promise
Set in a city of traders and thieves, monsters and murderers, this fast-paced epic fantasy debut is a must-read for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Nicholas Eames, and Scott Lynch.
Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and―thanks to a duel that ended badly―the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His days consist of cheap wine, rigged card games, and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.
When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father's death.
His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow.
For in Saphrona, everything has a price―and the price of truth is the deadliest of all.
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James Logan
James Logan’s journey into fantasy fiction is rooted in a childhood spent lost among the pixelated worlds of Commodore 64 games and the branching paths of Fighting Fantasy gamebooks. Growing up in southeast England, those early adventures sparked a fascination with tales of rogues, conspiracies, and shadowy cities, elements he later wove into his debut novel, The Silverblood Promise.
Before stepping fully into the author’s shoes, Logan carved out a significant career in publishing, working behind the scenes as a senior commissioning editor at Orbit Books. This unique vantage point gave him a deep understanding of the genre’s evolving landscape and the challenges writers face. His editorial insight sharpened his own storytelling, encouraging a style marked by fast-paced action, sharp dialogue, and richly textured low-fantasy worlds that feel both gritty and alive.
The Last Legacy
In a world where power is currency and shadows conceal deadly secrets, this series invites readers to step into cities alive with intrigue, magic, and betrayal. Here, every ally could be a foe, and every choice carries the weight of legacy. At its heart is a flawed protagonist, navigating the treacherous streets of Saphrona and beyond, a place where merchant princes, secret societies, and ruthless rogues clash beneath glittering facades.
The Last Legacy consists of two 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.
