His dreams of glory are turning to ash. When fate finally deals him a trump card, can this teen force its hand without falling to the dark?
Billy Cole craves the mantle of heroism. The son of a legendary fighter who became a drunken blacksmith, the muscular sixteen-year-old finds constant disappointment in mundane village life. So when mysterious monsters start circling the borders, the would-be white knight valiantly slips past the threat to sound the alarm. Reinventing himself as a wandering bard, the quick-witted young man discovers it isn't easy to stick to a quest when faced with light-fingered travelers, cute thieves, and liquid temptation. And as he searches for the perfect champion to help save his home, the ambitious adventurer worries he may be forced to sacrifice his ideals of good and evil. Can Billy keep his true heart from bleeding out in a rough-and-tumble world? Way of the Sword is a myth-busting coming-of-age fantasy. If you like relatable main characters, epic journeys, and gritty humor, then you'll love J. D. Brink's thrilling tale of courage. Buy Way of the Sword to dodge a double-edged destiny today! Previously known throughout the realm as the novel Tarnish.