Synopsis
All he ever wanted was his father’s love. Instead, he inherited a sword of legend, a destiny he never desired, and the fate of The Known World.…Calibot thought his miserable childhood was over. The Known World’s mightiest wizard had no time for a son interested only in poetry. But when his father is murdered and bequeaths him the fabled Dragon Sword, he finds himself saddled with a quest that could cost him his life.Forced to claim the body and lay to rest the parent he loathes, Calibot journeys to the heart of the killer’s stronghold. But he soon discovers the sword is enchanted with the secrets of his father’s stolen magic. And greedy sorcerers, his power-mad uncle, and a vengeful earth fairy will stop at nothing to wrest the blade from Calibot’s hands.Can he come to terms with his anger and regret in time to master the legendary weapon’s magic, or will his father’s only gift seal his doom?The Dragon Sword is the thrilling first novel in The Usurpers Saga sweeping LGBT epic fantasy series. If you like complex characters, insidious intrigue, and plentiful magic, you’ll love John R. Phythyon, Jr.’s enthralling tale.Buy The Dragon Sword to join the quest for redemption today!Originally published as The Sword & the Sorcerer
About the Author
John R. Phythyon, Jr. wishes he were a superhero or a magician, but since he has not yet been bitten by a radioactive spider or received his letter from Hogwarts, he writes adventure stories instead. He is the author of the Wolf Dasher series of fantasy-thriller mashup novels, the epic fantasy series The Usurpers Saga, several modern fairy tales, and a series of comical memoirs about his childhood ("My True-Life Adventure" series). Prior to becoming a novelist, he was an award-winning game designer. He lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, their children, a dog, and a cat. It is rarely quiet, but it's often entertaining. His current projects include world peace, desperately wishing for the Cincinnati Bengals to win a Super Bowl, and acquiring more cool socks. Connect with John on his website, www.johnphythyon.com, on Twitter at @JohnRPhythyonJr, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/johnrphythyonjr. Or email him at john at johnphythyon.com. He writes back.
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