Her breaking is only the beginning. Alira Verbrandt thought uniting the Fates would give her strength. Instead, it casts her into the frozen wastes of Clerracia, hunted by an enemy long thought forgotten. In the ruins of a desolate city, she discovers a serpent hidden among her closest allies. Watching, waiting, and ready to strike. Broken and betrayed, Alira awakens on the shores of Evenglacia, a land of fabled antiquity, and dark secrets. Survival demands allegiance, but the sparing of her life binds her to a war she can't control. The Shattered Sword has risen, their rebellion burning with a fire of vengeance; and to stop them, Alira must stand with Evenglacia's army of legend. But in the shadows of its ancient heart lies a truth-the rebels may be the ones who hold the key to defeating her greatest enemy. Every choice carries a price, and if she chooses wrong there may not be a world left to save. Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson's The Final Empire, George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones, and Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass. The Serpent and the Shattered Sword is a sweeping epic of betrayal, rebellion, and destiny.
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N.A. (Nick) Betts is a Canadian author of epic fantasy with a love for timeless storytelling. A Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, he crafts sweeping tales of good versus evil, drawing inspiration from Tolkien and other classic works of the genre. His stories are filled with tropes such as coming of age, self-discovery, and found family, while exploring themes of physical perseverance and mental resilience.
When he's not busy creating new worlds, Nick can be found enjoying professional wrestling, diving into stories of the unexplained, or relaxing with some good jazz. He lives just outside Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife and two cats, Bandit, Carter, and Addley.