Magic and Intrigue in Blood and Iron

Horace was in a warship bound to fight in the crusades when a storm shipwrecks him on his enemy’s beach. There he is captured and doomed to a life in slavery until during a storm magical abilities unknown to Horace surface. With the discovery of his powers Horace is freed from slavery but becomes a captive to the beautiful and dangerous Queen Alyra.

Her throne is in danger as strong factions threaten to overthrow her with deadly court intrigue while at the same time the slaves plot rebellion. Horace is caught in the middle and vulnerable because he does not understand or know how to use his magic. Blood and Iron: The Book of the Black Earth Part One by Jon Sprunk is first book in a new fantasy series set in an ancient world with dark secrets and mysteries.