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Scourge of the Betrayer

by Jeff Salyards
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Many tales are told of the Syldoon Empire and its fearsome soldiers, who are known throughout the world for their treachery and atrocities. Some say that the Syldoon eat virgins and babies–or perhaps their own mothers. Arkamondos, a bookish young scribe, suspects that the Syldoon's dire reputation may have grown in the retelling, but he's about to find out for himself.
Hired to chronicle the exploits of a band of rugged Syldoon warriors, Arki finds himself both frightened and fascinated by the men's enigmatic leader, Captain Braylar Killcoin. A secretive, mercurial figure haunted by the memories of those he's killed with his deadly flail, Braylar has already disposed of at least one impertinent scribe . . . and Arki might be next.
Archiving the mundane doings of millers and merchants was tedious, but at least it was safe. As Arki heads off on a mysterious mission into parts unknown, in the company of the coarse, bloody-minded Syldoon, he is promised a chance to finally record an historic adventure well worth the telling, but first he must survive the experience!
A gripping military fantasy in the tradition of Glen Cook, Scourge of the Betrayer explores the brutal politics of Empire–and the searing impact of violence and dark magic on a man's soul.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Bloodsounder's Arc

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  • Release date

    May 1, 2012

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781597804073

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      • ISBN: 9781597804073
      • File size: 637 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      July 1, 2012

      The soldiers serving the Syldoon Empire are notorious for their ruthlessness and cold-blooded efficiency. None is more feared than Capt. Braylar Killcoin and his band. When Arkamondos, a young scribe, accepts a commission to chronicle the band's experiences, he must weigh his desire to act as a witness to events that could change the balance of power against his fear and curiosity about the enigmatic, taciturn Killcoin. Salyards's first novel launches a fantasy adventure series filled with grim characters, fierce battles, and dark magic--as well as a hint of macabre humor. Killcoin embodies many mysteries, including a cursed weapon and a past that remains to be explored, while Arki serves as a brilliant counterfoil, his initial naivete glowing brightly against the dark background of his chosen world. VERDICT Reminiscent of Glen Cook's "Chronicles of the Black Company" series and Ari Marmell's Corvis Rebaine novels, this fantasy adventure should have broad appeal among fans of military fantasy and sword and sorcery.

      Copyright 2012 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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