Aria of Steel Series by Steven Raaymakers

A magic sword forged of a demon. A broken boy seeking revenge.A grimdark coming-of-age revenge story 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... moreA magic sword forged of a demon. A broken boy seeking revenge.A grimdark coming-of-age revenge story 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?---A Canticle of Two Souls is the first novel in the Aria of Steel trilogy. less

How far would you go to change the past?A grimdark coming-of-age revenge story with a Sanderson-esque magic system.Raziel faces tough decisions in this blood-drenched sequel. After four years in exile, Raziel is forced back to his homeland.The return of old friends and new enemies adds to his troubles. Once thought only the stuff of legend and nightmare, the rise of the hated ‘warchildren’ and their dark magic forces Raziel and his companions to live as fugitives in their own land... moreHow far would you go to change the past?A grimdark coming-of-age revenge story with a Sanderson-esque magic system.Raziel faces tough decisions in this blood-drenched sequel. After four years in exile, Raziel is forced back to his homeland.The return of old friends and new enemies adds to his troubles. Once thought only the stuff of legend and nightmare, the rise of the hated ‘warchildren’ and their dark magic forces Raziel and his companions to live as fugitives in their own land.They must face their mortal enemies and inner demons or succumb to the darkness. But when a mysterious woman offers Raziel a chance to change the past, will fighting be enough?The ‘Aria of Steel Trilogy’ is a heavy-metal power ballad of clashing blades, blood-soaked betrayal, and sweet revenge. Who will win? Who will survive?Set in a grim world of emotion-based magic and twisted fates, this is the second book in the Aria of Steel trilogy. We recommend reading A Canticle of Two Souls to avoid spoilers. less

When the world is threatened with total destruction, can warchildren unite to save it?A grim story of trauma, choices, and the weight of a crown, with a Sanderson-esque magic system.In this epic conclusion, all bets are off as Raziel and his companions must finally come together against the rising dark power, if death doesn’t find them first.The city of Archehan lies in ruins, banshees circle the crumbling towers. Famine and violence spread across the fallen kingdom... moreWhen the world is threatened with total destruction, can warchildren unite to save it?A grim story of trauma, choices, and the weight of a crown, with a Sanderson-esque magic system.In this epic conclusion, all bets are off as Raziel and his companions must finally come together against the rising dark power, if death doesn’t find them first.The city of Archehan lies in ruins, banshees circle the crumbling towers. Famine and violence spread across the fallen kingdom. An empire marches its armies to war. Ancient magics are stirring, woken by Raziel’s choices.With the fate of the world in their hands, will Raziel and his companions find the way forward through the darkness, or will they be the architects of their own doom?The ‘Aria of Steel Trilogy’ is a heavy-metal power ballad of clashing blades, blood-soaked betrayal, and sweet revenge. Join the fight today! less