The Witch and the Blade

About The Witch and the Blade

Epic Fantasy. A bit of Grimdark. A touch of romance. Deep characters, big plots, and sword & sorcery. Welcome to the Freebooters. Freebooters 1 will stay at .99c to attract new readers to the massive series!

The Witch and the Blade follows the journey of Eruch, the Twilight Blade, as he struggles to rebuild his shattered life in the wake of costly mistakes during the Libertan War (at the conclusion of the Espa Chronicle). Seeking redemption and purpose, Eruch joins the Freebooters, a millennia-old mercenary company that thrives on unorthodox methods and loyalty.

Parallel to Eruch’s story is that of his estranged wife, Varilla, the Witch of the Wastes. Rising to prominence within the Bulvi’s court, she shapes a new destiny of power and rebuilding for the wastes. Their paths, once bound by love and tragedy, are destined to cross again.

Meet the unforgettable Freebooters: Captain Urskine, the steadfast leader; Lincoln Headcleaver, the congenial enforcer; Sammy, the sly mouth; Hammer Red, Tonkes, Danni Singlehand; and the brash youth, Piss. Together, they navigate the treacherous waters of the Freeport of Braid, tying together lingering threads from the wider Espa Chronicle while introducing a vibrant new land beyond Raakonia and the Val E Naa Wastes.

The Witch and the Blade offers a gripping blend of action, intrigue, and heartfelt moments as it weaves together the lives of warriors, witches, and mercenaries in an epic tale of love, loss, and redemption.

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Author Bio:
I write for fun, and to put my kids through college. I write fantasy stories centered in the World of Espa, a world of my creation. If you like epic fantasy, elements of romantic, high, grimdark fantasy, and rich world building, I think my writing has something to offer! I hope people will enjoy my stories. This is 100% a pseudonym, and I don't want my real life to intersect with my writing. The two are *very* separate.

My main work is the World of Espa, which as of 5/1/25 is 25 books. You can start either with the Freebooters (10 books), Order of the Lark (1 book), or the Espa Chronicle Series (9 books). The Freebooters picks up after the Chronicle, but you can start in either place. The Gold Saga (3 books) picks up after the Chronicle, and you kind of need to read the Chronicle to get into the Gold Saga.