In a world where light casts the darkest shadows, survival demands more than a sword—it demands a soul.
Welcome to Lucardia, a land where the light is fading, the shadows are stirring, and every choice comes with a bloody price tag. In the Absolution of the Morning Star series, nothing stays simple for long—not loyalty, not power, and certainly not survival.
It all begins when Erikson Gray, a young nobody with a chip on his shoulder and a knack for trouble, stumbles upon an ancient sword in a forbidden forest. That’s when the real trouble starts. The sword—Lightbearer—carries a past soaked in blood and secrets, and it isn’t long before Erik is thrust into a game of ambition, betrayal, and old rivalries. From the crumbling towers of Blackdown Castle to the windswept plains of the North, Erik’s journey is anything but heroic.
As empires fracture and old grudges rise from the grave, Erik must navigate a realm falling apart at the seams. Friends become foes, allies turn traitors, and the powerful have a habit of dying young. But for every plot twist, betrayal, and battle, there’s a darker truth waiting in the wings. Because wielding power isn’t about being the strongest—it’s about being the smartest, the most ruthless, and, sometimes, the most desperate.
From forbidden forests and sacred groves to the halls of broken kings, the Absolution of the Morning Star series is a tale of swords and sorcery, betrayals and broken oaths, where the line between hero and villain is as thin as a knife’s edge. Erik’s journey isn’t about saving the world—it’s about surviving long enough to see what’s left. Because in Lucardia, the only thing harder than finding the light… is keeping it alive. The Absolution of the Morning Star series will be six books.
Quick update and a piece of gold
I know, I was doing really well with posting on time twice a week, and I’m slacking. This is late, but it still counts, as it was posted on Wednesday. Unfortunately, it is budget time in higher education, and the situation is especially grim this year. Thus, my time is being consumed by work, and…
Searching for need
I constantly struggle between being a writer and a bookseller. Really, I just want to write, but why write if no one reads it? So, one necessitates the other. I’m a decent writer. I can at least give myself that credit. It is hard-earned after struggling with self-doubt for years. But I’m not such a…
Salt and Lucardia’s magic system
Salt in Lucardia is never merely a seasoning. Across worlds—ours and theirs—it has always been a thing of reverence. Empires rose and fell upon the salt trade; soldiers were once paid in it, their salary stems from sal, the Latin word for salt. It purified wounds, sealed oaths, and guarded the living from what lingered…
Playing with Schrödinger’s cat
There’s a strange pattern in my life: whenever I say something with absolute confidence, I end up being wrong. Not just once or twice — consistently enough that my wife has noticed too. It’s become a running joke between us. I’ll declare something as fact, and the universe seems to grin and say, Oh, really?…
Preorder Now Available: Duke Rhime of the Spire
After a long journey through drafts, submissions, and soul-searching, I’m thrilled to announce that Duke Rhime of the Spire is now available for preorder, a Lucardian chronicle of power, sorcery, and sacrifice. This book marks a journey back to the early, darker days of Lucardia, set 310 years before the events of the Absolution of…
