Lies of Descent

By Troy Carrol Bucher and Troy Bucher

Book Overview

In this compelling fantasy from a debut author, two young people must unite two warring cultures to banish the gods who destroyed their homeland.

The Fallen Gods War drove the remnants of a victorious army across the ocean in search of a new homeland. A thousand years later, the lifeless continent of Draegora is largely forgotten, a symbol for the regiments that remain. Demons to some. Protectors to others. The power of their god-touched blades has forged a nation, though many resent their absolute control.

Riam and Nola are unknowing descendants of the old world. When it's discovered they carry enough Draegoran blood to serve in the regiments, they are dragged away from their families to begin training. If they survive, they will be expected to enforce the laws of the covenant, to fight the Esharii tribesmen who raid along the border, and to be judge, jury, and executioners for those accused of crimes.

For Riam, who welcomes his escape from an abusive father, the power to protect those who cannot defend themselves is alluring. For Nola, who wishes to return home, it is a betrayal by all she holds dear.

Neither is given a choice...and neither may ever get the chance to serve.

Lies of Descent begins an epic trilogy of fallen gods, betrayal, and magic--where dark motives often dwell within the true and just, and where the things most feared sometimes lead to salvation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756415454
• ISBN13: 9780756415457
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Lies of Descent was a unique adventure

This was a very well visualized book, though a bit hard to follow at times as the reader has to keep up with multiple characters and try and make sense of their gods as well. The story is very well written however and, even though I knew early on it wasn't my genre like I thought, I had to finish it.