The Shattered Reigns

In a land where kings are made by the sword and unmade by ancient forces best left forgotten, The Shattered Reigns unfolds with the slow, inevitable pull of a gathering storm. This epic fantasy series doesn’t rush its revelations—it builds them, brick by bloodstained brick, into something as immersive as it is unforgiving.

At its heart is Declan Idrys, a mercenary whose life was meant to be spent on the edge of empires and morality. But the past has its own gravity, and Declan is not just another blade-for-hire. Shadowed by secrets he barely understands and a legacy tied to a power that once reshaped the world, he’s drawn into conflicts where the cost of victory may be his very soul. Alongside him walks Ryn, a figure shrouded in mystery whose presence raises more questions than answers. Together, they tread a path where loyalty is fragile, and survival often comes at a price too steep to name.

What sets this series apart is its meticulous world-building—a realm fractured by ancient wars, political deception, and the ever-present hum of something old stirring beneath the surface. There are no easy heroes here. The characters are flawed, their decisions messy, their victories hard-earned and often bittersweet. And the enemies? They aren’t always who you expect—sometimes, they aren’t even human.

The Shattered Reigns 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.