They are the most feared mercenary company the kingdom has ever known.
Led by Yulan, their charismatic captain, the Free have spent years selling their martial and magical skills to the highest bidder – winning countless victories that shook the foundations of the world. Now they finally plan to lay down their swords.
Yet when Yulan is offered a final contract, he cannot refuse – for the mission offers him the chance to erase the memories of the Free’s darkest hour, which have haunted him for years.
As The Free embark on their last mission, a potent mix of loyalty and vengeance is building to a storm. Freedom, it seems, carries a deadly price.
Look out for:
A Tale of the Free: Corsair
A Tale of the Free: Exile
A Tale of the Free: Tyrant
Led by Yulan, their charismatic captain, the Free have spent years selling their martial and magical skills to the highest bidder – winning countless victories that shook the foundations of the world. Now they finally plan to lay down their swords.
Yet when Yulan is offered a final contract, he cannot refuse – for the mission offers him the chance to erase the memories of the Free’s darkest hour, which have haunted him for years.
As The Free embark on their last mission, a potent mix of loyalty and vengeance is building to a storm. Freedom, it seems, carries a deadly price.
Look out for:
A Tale of the Free: Corsair
A Tale of the Free: Exile
A Tale of the Free: Tyrant
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Reviews
Wonderfully composed action scenes and a thrilling climax
An engaging mix of action and introspection . . . A gripping read
Mesmerising, magical and human
The Free is a blast to read, merging the standard medieval fantasy with Seven Samurai, complete with phenomenal set pieces of warfare and magic
Deliberate pacing, complicated characters and vivid descriptions elevate this far above run-of-the-mill epic fantasy