Cathell Series by A.M. Rycroft

Previously published cover for ASIN B06ZYP578NTynan's luck is running out.He was Cathell's greatest adventurer. Or so he liked to think. But now his best friend is dead and his own adventuring party has abandoned him. His enemies have taken notice.Tynan refuses to go down without a fight.That's exactly what he finds, traveling alone through the Black Mountains. Caught in a vulnerable spot, with his enemies closing in, Tynan has just one shot at winning the day. He can't afford to fail now... morePreviously published cover for ASIN B06ZYP578NTynan's luck is running out.He was Cathell's greatest adventurer. Or so he liked to think. But now his best friend is dead and his own adventuring party has abandoned him. His enemies have taken notice.Tynan refuses to go down without a fight.That's exactly what he finds, traveling alone through the Black Mountains. Caught in a vulnerable spot, with his enemies closing in, Tynan has just one shot at winning the day. He can't afford to fail now.This prequel to Rycroft's dark fantasy Cathell series provides a deeper look into the backstory of the strangely lovable sorcerer Tynan Selvantyr. It's a sword and sorcery adventure you won't want to miss. less

Darkness comes not just with the night.Sell-sword Aeryn Ravane seeks to finish her late father's quest to break the ancient curse on the Black Caverns. After breaking the curse, she has another goal in mind: find the sword once wielded by Cathell's most legendary adventurer. It remains trapped somewhere in the twisted labyrinth.Little does she know, someone else dreams of finding that sword. The young thief Theo intends to spoil Aeryn's plans and take the sword for herself... moreDarkness comes not just with the night.Sell-sword Aeryn Ravane seeks to finish her late father's quest to break the ancient curse on the Black Caverns. After breaking the curse, she has another goal in mind: find the sword once wielded by Cathell's most legendary adventurer. It remains trapped somewhere in the twisted labyrinth.Little does she know, someone else dreams of finding that sword. The young thief Theo intends to spoil Aeryn's plans and take the sword for herself. It will be the bargaining chip she uses to exchange for her brother's life, held in the balance.When Aeryn and Theo cross paths, they are not fast friends. The hungry darkness they find on their search forces them to choose between going it alone and sticking together. The events that follow ensure that neither of them, nor Cathell itself, will ever be the same.Part adventure, part dark tale. The first book in this dark fantasy series will appeal equally to fans of Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, and Stephen King. This version also contains never before released behind the scenes material. less

A year ago, vampyre Thystle Moran was forced to kill a friend. She never knew why he turned against her, until now. As she enters a dark world of betrayal and murder born of hate, she’s about to learn that some stones are better left unturned. Events of Thystle’s past come back to haunt her and the distractions of a mysterious young woman threaten to hamper her search for a mage out to destroy her kind. This time, her sword alone may not be enough to save her... moreA year ago, vampyre Thystle Moran was forced to kill a friend. She never knew why he turned against her, until now. As she enters a dark world of betrayal and murder born of hate, she’s about to learn that some stones are better left unturned. Events of Thystle’s past come back to haunt her and the distractions of a mysterious young woman threaten to hamper her search for a mage out to destroy her kind. This time, her sword alone may not be enough to save her.Content warning: the explicit violence, gore, and adult content in this book may not be suitable for all readers. less

It's hunting Eben's children.Aeryn Ravane and the young thief Theo Weldon barely survived The Harbinger's reign of terror. They travel north to escape from their dark memories, but darkness enters their lives again in the city of Eben. A malevolent force is feeding on the minds of children. It's not long before it finds Theo.Aeryn's desperate search for answers leads her to a dark legend about an insatiable creature that no one believes is real... moreIt's hunting Eben's children.Aeryn Ravane and the young thief Theo Weldon barely survived The Harbinger's reign of terror. They travel north to escape from their dark memories, but darkness enters their lives again in the city of Eben. A malevolent force is feeding on the minds of children. It's not long before it finds Theo.Aeryn's desperate search for answers leads her to a dark legend about an insatiable creature that no one believes is real. But is it truly just a myth? Aeryn races to find out the truth before Theo's nightmares swallow her forever. less

A messenger rides hard for town, searching for Thystle Moran. He brings an urgent message from the young cleric who helped Aeryn Ravane, Thystle, and four others kill a mad god in the White City. Colin tells Thystle that men have been searching for The Harbinger's tomb and every raven he's sent for Aeryn has disappeared. Someone doesn't want him to find Aeryn and her sword Aric, the blade that brought the mad god down... moreA messenger rides hard for town, searching for Thystle Moran. He brings an urgent message from the young cleric who helped Aeryn Ravane, Thystle, and four others kill a mad god in the White City. Colin tells Thystle that men have been searching for The Harbinger's tomb and every raven he's sent for Aeryn has disappeared. Someone doesn't want him to find Aeryn and her sword Aric, the blade that brought the mad god down. With the fate of her closest friend unknown, Thystle returns to the city where the final battle took place. She rejoins Colin and his brother on a quest to learn the end game of the dark order of sorcerers searching for the hidden tomb. They quickly discover that the leader will stop at nothing to get what he wants. As darkness gathers over Cathell once more, danger surrounds Thystle at every turn and those close to her become targets. She must find a way to protect those she loves, or she may lose everyone she has ever cared about. A dark new entry in the epic series by award-winning author A.M. Rycroft. Its twists and turns will keep returning fans and newcomers alike turning the pages long into the night. less