The First Book in the Saga
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Weckenstone has always revered the royal Tallmight line as divine. Yet when an enemy force invades, driven by a history Weckenstone tried to forget, the capital burns, and the Tallmight dynasty shatters.
Tiber, heir to the throne, dreams of becoming the hero who saves everyone. But war leaves little room for heroes, only monsters in gilded armour. And after losing control, Tiber’s own destructive magic terrifies him more than his enemies ever could.
Gwynn, Tiber’s twin, knows no such comforts. Scraping by in the lawless underground of a beautiful city, angry at the world, he searches for something—anything—to be proud of. Yet his abrasive nature pushes most away, except for his young tutor, the one person he dares to care for.
Reclaimer Aella, an officer and magic-user in the Phylondras army, has spent years carrying her family’s betrayal. But fighting Weckenstone and the Tallmights is perilous. The higher she climbs, the more she realises that rising above her treacherous past might require becoming something far worse.
The Tallmights never had a clean past. Their enemies haven’t forgotten how it was rewritten by the victors. With the war dragging on, Weckenstone’s proud ideals rot into corruption. Now, the twins must decide who to become, how they’ll lead—and whether their name is a legacy, or a curse buried in the echoes of the past.
E-book ISBN: 9789083661148
Paperback ISBN: 9789083661124
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The First of Many…
“Echoes of the Past is the first spark in a much larger planned saga. One I’ve been working on since I was a young lad, coming up with magic systems instead of doing homework.
What started as a tangle of midnight ideas, chaotic plot twists, and teenage prose has evolved (after many rewrites) into a story worthy of pride. A story about legacy, war, and the complicated people caught between what was and what could be
This book lights the fuse. The ones that follow? They’ll dive deeper, with more characters, more consequences, and more emotional wreckage (in the best ways).
I’m in this for the long haul. My goal is to release each instalment steadily, without losing my sleep, sanity, or your patience. Should be doable, right?
Thanks for being here. It’s been a long time coming, and the journey’s only just begun.
Ready to join in?”
But don’t take my word for it… Here’s what others have to say about ‘Echoes of the Past’
"Even if I had gone in with sky-high expectations, I think this still would have blown me away. Somehow, Echoes of the Past feels like the best mash-up of Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie and Michael J. Sullivan, while also being completely its own unique thing."
— Esmay Rosalyne, Grimdark Magazine.
"These are the moments I live for on Bookstagram, finding indie authors who write absolute masterpieces. Echoes of the past was simply brilliant, giving me all the fantasy energy I needed."
— Kieran Devereux
“Honestly this is a 6 star read for me! I really missed high fantasy and this delivered! Don’t go into this expecting butterfly’s and rainbows.”
— Tiffany Marie Ticer
“There were moments of absolutely perfectly smooth writing that had me asking why this was a debut novel/how isn’t there more from this author.”
— A M Van Eaton
“What can I say. I was absolutely blown away by this book. From the very beginning, I found myself completely drawn into Weckenstone, the Tallmight dynasty, and the lives of the characters. I genuinely struggled to put the book down because I couldn’t wait to see where each character’s journey would lead in the next chapter.”
— Casey Bonham
"Too good to put down, with so much world, story and characters to dive into. This is not your run of the mill fantasy story but much, much more."
— Lukas ten Dam
Echoes of the Past has an average 4.3 out of 5 stars by readers and received loving reviews from professional sources, such as Grimdark Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most certainly! Echoes of the Past is the first installment in The King’s Pride Saga. It’s the start of a much larger story filled with war, legacy, magic, and characters who don’t always make great decisions (but mean well... mostly).
While I can’t promise the exact number of books in the series, expect quite a few more!
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April 2nd, 2026 marks the official release date of Echoes of the Past!
With the book now officially released, you can purchase both ebooks and paperbacks at all your favourite retailers, or directly on this website.
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Adult epic fantasy! Expect high fantasy magic in a realistic world. While elements of grimdark find itself in the world, it is not quite as depressing as that. The story follows growing characters, so young adults with a love for high fantasy might like this too! That being said, do expect swearing and graphic moments.
You will most certainly get: magic, politics, morally complex characters, and a deep, lived-in world. No chosen ones, but definitely legacy and bloodlines. I hope to make you laugh, cry, and cheer over this course of this series.
While parts at first glance might seem like traditional fantasy, I seek to take these tropes we know and twist them to make something recognisable yet different and unique.
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It’s written for adult readers, though mature teens might enjoy it too. There’s war, trauma, and tough themes; furthermore there is swearing and graphic moments. Still, while taking inspiration from grimdark, there is also hope, humour, and heart.
Part of this book follows the protagonists as they are coming of age. This is to connect you further to them, most of the story outside that deals with mature themes and characters.
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A mix of historical stories on collapse and complex kingdoms at war, political philosophies reflected on our real world, fantasy tropes I love but want to twist, and one very persistent idea that wouldn’t leave me alone since I was a teenager.
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Certainly! Reviews of my book are always welcome! You can contact me personally for it, leave a review on this website, or any platforms I sell my book on.
I’m always open for interviews and talks in case I’m able. Head to the contact page and send me an email (or a polite digital raven)
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