A CANTICLE OF TWO SOULS

~ Winner of the Best Morally-Grey Character Award in the Indie Ink Awards 2022! ~

A magic sword forged of a demon. A broken boy seeking revenge.

A grim coming-of-age tale with a Sanderson-esque magic system.

Raziel watched the Rhotian Empire slaughter his family. When a sentient sword promises him the head of the emperor, Raziel carves a bloody path in an epic journey across a land filled with banshees and mercenaries in pursuit of his revenge.

But forced to travel with a strange young woman with a dark past, will Raziel even reach his destination?

Alicia has plans of her own. Gifted with a terrible magic that can bend others to her will, she also has revenge on her mind and Raziel in her sights.

Can two enemies put aside their differences to seek a higher goal, or will mistrust and inner-demons condemn their fates? Magic is a dangerous thing. So is hope.

The ‘Aria of Steel Trilogy’ is a heavy-metal power ballad of clashing blades, blood-soaked betrayal, and sweet revenge. Will you walk away or join the fight?

REVIEWS

"Steven Raaymakers' unique characters and grim locales are remarkably written as he paints an unforgettable story in a world rich in lore and unconventional magic." ~ Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I loved the combat, the author really knows how to describe a wild swordfight." ~ Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A Canticle of Two Souls played with some entirely novel concepts and ideas never seen before in fantasy books." ~ Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"... an inventive and accomplished fantasy novel. It felt like a breath of fresh air." ~ Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐