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Child of a Mad God

The Coven #1 / 3 ✓
by R. A. Salvatore
Child of a Mad God (The Coven #1) by R. A. Salvatore
★ 8.00 / 1
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This is the first book in a major new dark, epic fantasy series, The Coven, by bestselling author R. A. Salvatore

As the Blood Moon rises high upon the mountain of the Usgar a demon hunts. But this is not the demon's story. This is the story of a young woman, the daughter of a witch, born under the Blood Moon, how she finds herself alone in a tribe of vicious barbarians, and how she came to know the world.

From the bestselling author who created Drizzt Do'Urdern comes a brand new series that is sure to capture the hearts of lifetime fans, and ignite the passions of a whole new generation of fantasy readers.

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FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: February 6, 2018

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R. A. Salvatore

R. A. Salvatore

In a genre known for sprawling maps and ancient prophecies, R. A. Salvatore carved his legacy not just through epic battles, but by giving his heroes a soul.

Long before fantasy became mainstream, Salvatore introduced readers to Drizzt Do’Urden—a dark elf torn between the violent culture he was born into and the moral code he chose to follow. This inner struggle, threaded through fast-paced combat and sweeping world-building, struck a nerve. Drizzt wasn’t just another sword-wielding adventurer; he was a philosophical outsider in a genre that rarely stopped to ask why.

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Raised in Massachusetts, Salvatore didn’t grow up dreaming of dragons—his love of storytelling bloomed later, sparked by a battered copy of The Lord of the Rings during a snowstorm. From there, he wrote with the urgency of someone discovering a new language. His early jobs, from warehouse worker to bouncer, taught him about grit and consequence, lessons that quietly shape his fiction. You can feel it in every clash of blades and moment of quiet doubt.

Though best known for his work in the Forgotten Realms, Salvatore has built original worlds as well—like the DemonWars Saga, where magic and mortality are deeply entwined. His stories explore what it means to choose your path, even when the world expects you to follow another. That moral complexity, paired with some of the most kinetic fight scenes in modern fantasy, has earned him a fiercely loyal readership.

He once said, “It’s not the sword, it’s the hand that wields it.” That philosophy echoes through all his work—reminding readers that even in a world of monsters and magic, the hardest battles are often internal.

The Coven

The Coven is a dark, epic fantasy series centered on witch-born Aoleyn, who must navigate the world of Corona alone after her parents are killed by a barbarian tribe.

The Coven consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Main series Corona

Child of a Mad God (The Coven #1)
★ 8.00 / 1
Reckoning of Fallen Gods (The Coven #2)
★ 7.00 / 1
Song of the Risen God (The Coven #3)
★ 7.00 / 1


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