Time of Breath (The Drakeforth Series)

A quest for truth in a desert of lies.

Charlotte Pudding wakes up to a world turned upside down. Now, alongside the retired god Vole Drakeforth and a mysterious woman, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of Pathia, a land where ideas are currency and secrets are buried deep.

Their mission: to find the one man who holds the key to understanding the forces at play. But in a country built on illusions, can Charlotte uncover the truth before it's too late? With an ex-wife, a revolution brewing, and the enigma of a famous Arthurian artifact looming, Charlotte's journey will test the limits of her courage and sanity. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will she become another casualty in Pathia's deadly game?

Paul Mannering is the author of several novels including Apocalypse Recon and Deadland: Valkyrie Rising. He has a deep suspicion about asparagus and firmly believes we should all make an effort to be more courteous to cheese. He lives in Wellington, New Zealand.