ShadowBane: A Schism of Souls Book 1

ShadowBane: A Schism of Souls Book 1

One womb, one soul, two fates. One will rise. One will fall. Shura and Jin are the last of a divine bloodline, operating at the bloodiest fringes of society where they wield might and magic against the demons they are sworn to destroy. For Shura, it’s the only way to restore honor to her lineage and claim her rightful place in the world. For Jin, it’s a matter of begrudging duty—and escaping the influence of the three kings vying for control of the continent. In their pursuit of the sadistic cult behind the demons’ resurgence, the twins find themselves hunted by an ancient demon harboring a blood vendetta, and are forced to set aside past grudges and seek the kings’ alliance. When Shura discovers a chilling prophecy, she fears that even her newfound allies may not be enough to stem the rising tide of shadow. Even the palest chance of victory will come at a brutal price. But the prophecy never foretold whose fate would settle the debt: Shura's or her brother's. "A tour de force of epic fantasy, a spellbinding tale of honor and sacrifice... With its richly imagined world and compelling characters, it heralds the arrival of a bold new voice in the genre. Cal Logan has crafted a masterpiece." -Book Below "A stunning debut." -Book Nerdection "Compelling, complex, and action-packed. Kept me absolutely riveted all the way to the end." -Andy Peloquin, author of Darkblade "Surprisingly poignant." -Reedsy Discovery "Violent, vicious, and deliciously visceral... The intricacy of the political twists and betrayals are matched only by the stroke-by-stroke intensity of each battle, painted in exquisite detail by Logan's blade-sharp prose. Logan has crafted a world as deep as it is conflicted, with humanity left in a brutal struggle against demons both outward and inward. In short, ShadowBane is the kind of fantasy book I crave but rarely find." -Josh Gillingham, author of the Ten-Tree Saga Trilogy "A grimdark masterpiece." -Beard of Darkness Book Reviews "A richly detailed world where political intrigue and and magic blend seamlessly... Superb." -Readers Favorite "ShadowBane is where art meets excitement. The story is hellish; its execution is divine. Like his characters, Logan is a master of his craft." -Scott Arbuckle, author of the Scavenged trilogy