"Vengeance is within reach for the Highlanders.
But will a brutal betrayal ensure their defeat?
Although outnumbered, the Highlanders have seized the momentum, reclaiming the Territory peak by peak from the Governor’s slavers and the Stalkers.
However, a traitor in their midst threatens everything. Reeling from the betrayal, Jakob realizes he can’t stop what he’s put in motion. Is he leading his people into a trap that could cost the lives of those closest to him?
Talia finally gets what she desires most -- the chance to challenge Governor Roosarian one on one. However, her past threatens to get in the way when she finds herself face to face with her betrothed while battling to save Davin. She’s desperate to avenge her father’s death, but is she willing to do that if it means losing the man she loves?
Bryen and Aislinn uncover the source of the Curse and discover an even deadlier foe. The Ancient One seeks to return from the Spirit World. Do they have the strength to stand against the scourge of mankind while also defending against the monsters in the mist?
Because the Murk is descending a final time. And with it comes the Wraith Horde.
Get ready for the exciting, edge-of-your-seat conclusion to The Tales of the Territories, the eighth and final book in this epic sword-and-sorcery fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht."
"Secrets are exposed. Blood debts must be settled.
Can Jakob weather the storm he's unleashed?
The tensions brewing between Jakob Kestrel and Governor Sharperson reach a tipping point, the stakes higher than ever. Although the Highlanders have made strides against Sharperson and his forces, the growing threat presented by the Stalkers jeopardizes their hard-won gains and the future of the rebellion.
Further south, Talia grapples with Governor Roosarian. Victory seems within reach, yet it remains just beyond her grasp. Consumed by a thirst for vengeance over Davin's presumed death, Talia faces an escalating cost.
Meanwhile, Bryen and Aislinn uncover a dark and ancient evil deep within Shadow’s Reach. Have they found the root of the monstrous threats plaguing New Caledonia—or is it too late to stop the horrors that await?
Dive into non-stop action and epic adventure in Book 7 of The Tales of the Territories, the latest thrilling installment in Peter Wacht's bestselling sword-and-sorcery fantasy series.
The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:
The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)
The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)"
"The monsters grow bolder, emerging from the darkness.
Can Jakob and his friends survive the horrors sent against them?
In their relentless struggle for freedom, the Highlanders cling to a fragile advantage. But their defiance draws the wrath of the Governors, who wield bloodshed and terror to quash the rebellion.
Jakob and Talia find themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict, pursued by Stalkers intent on extinguishing their resistance. Each attack reinforces their belief that defeating the malevolent forces plaguing them demands nothing less than the permanent removal of the Governors.
Talia's quest for justice leads her down a perilous path. She discovers that the cost may be unbearable, risking everything she holds dear for vengeance, including her love for Davin.
Meanwhile, Jakob confronts an even darker peril far more menacing than the Stalkers and Wraiths. Has he unwittingly unleashed an ancient evil that will consume New Caledonia?
Elsewhere, Bryen and Aislinn confront Kendric Winborne and his wife, only to find themselves ensnared in a perilous trap.
Discover the chilling truths that lurk in the shadows in Book 6 of The Tales of the Territories, an enthralling saga of sword and sorcery by acclaimed author Peter Wacht.
The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, check out the preceding series:
The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)
The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)"
"The Highlanders rebel against the Governor.
But blood, steel, and magic might not be enough to ensure their success.
Jakob Kestrel has claimed the Highlands, taking up arms against the slavers, Stalkers, and Wraiths.
For the Highlanders, tired of hiding from the monsters that come in the dark and the Murk, he brings hope for a new beginning.
For Jakob it means a bigger target on his back. He knows that the Governor will seek to quash the uprising swiftly and brutally. And because he’s the catalyst, him as well.
Working together, Jakob, Talia, Bryen, and Aislinn develop a strategy that they hope will erode the strength of the Governors. But time is running out, and their plans will be for naught if they cannot find the source of the terrors in the Highlands and the Sea of Mist.
Knowing that hope doesn’t make things real, Declan and Rafia start to test the strength of the newly formed Blood Legion – because magic will not be enough to fight the evils they are encountering in this rugged new territory.
The adventure continues and confidence builds -- but as more secrets are revealed alliances start to shift.
And Jakob doesn’t realize that even though he thinks he’s finally getting the upper hand, a greater threat is coming for him.
One that would mean the end for all of them.
Find out what happens next in this fifth book of the new epic sword-and-sorcery fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht."
"Stalkers. Slavers. Wraiths. Pirates.
Dangers threaten a new band of friends at every turn.
Fighting back with both magic and steel is their only option for survival.
But gaining their freedom means finding the heart of this terrifying evil – and destroying it once and for all.
Jakob Kestrel seeks to free the Highlands. To succeed, he must defeat both man and monster, Stalkers, Wraiths, and slavers all seeking to kill him.
Talia strives to eliminate the pirates haunting the Sea of Mist. But before she can do that a more lethal hazard threatens, and only Davin can save her.
With battles raging all around them, Bryen and Aislinn begin to realize that they need to go to Shadow’s Reach, suspecting that the heart of the darkness seeking to smother New Caledonia lurks there. First, though, they need to help Jakob and ensure that the rebellion doesn’t come to an end before it even begins.
They all understand that if they want to attain their freedom from those who seek to subjugate them, it will require a reckoning in blood.
Their fates bound together, learn what it holds in store for them in this fourth book of the new epic sword-and-sorcery fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht.
The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:
The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)
The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)"
"Evil lurks in New Caledonia.
Will man or monster prevail?
The Highlanders may have found a way to evade the monsters hunting in the mist, but they can’t shake the terror and the loss of hope that accompanies hiding from an enemy they can’t see let alone kill.
Many fear that desperation and apathy will become commonplace as the Governors continue to fill their coffers and ignore the plight of their people – then all will be lost.
But a chance encounter with Jakob Kestrel brings a glimmer of hope.
Rather than fleeing the Murk, Jakob hunts within it. Can the Highlanders convince him to stay and teach them how to battle the monsters in the mist?
Bryen and Aislinn have their own chance encounter of a more lethal kind. Because of it, they meet a potential ally. Talia Carlomin will do everything in her power to eradicate the marauders in the Sea of Mist.
Recognizing their common goal but leery of who they can trust, Bryen, Aislinn, and Talia agree to work together to uncover the hidden threats in New Caledonia. While Jakob stokes a rebellion in the Highlands.
All four seek to battle the evil threatening their new home. All know the price they will pay if they fail.
Fate has tied the four together. Find out what it holds in store for them in this third book of the new epic sword-and-sorcery fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht.
The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:
The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)
The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)"
"For four strangers, what started as an exciting journey takes a deadly turn.
A mist creeping down from the north brings hidden terrors.
And they might be the only ones who can stop the evil threatening to smother New Caledonia.
Jakob Kestrel fled his home under a shadow of suspicion, taking with him an ancient relic. The Territories were supposed to be his chance for a better life. Now he’s on the run again, and the slavers will be the least of his worries when he encounters the monsters in the Murk.
Still on their way to the Territories, Bryen and Aislinn begin to lose hope for their new beginning. Attacked by sea dragons, they have no choice but to seek refuge in the Jagged Islands, where a deadly menace awaits.
Talia Carlomin took to the seas to avenge her father’s death by challenging the pirates terrorizing the coast of New Caledonia. In her quest, she encounters creatures made of nightmares. Her burning desire? Learning how to kill them.
Can they unravel the sinister plot that’s in play before the dark mist covers the Territories?
Find out how fate will tie them together in this second audiobook of the new epic fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht.
The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, listen to or read the preceding series:
The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)
The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)"
"Four people haunted by their pasts seek new lives in a far-off land.
What none of them expect is the evil awaiting them.
The Territories are supposed to be a place of promise and opportunity.
Jakob Kestrel fled to the Highlands to evade the monster that hunts him. Little does he know that the relic he carries with him will summon even greater perils.
Bryen Keldragan and Aislinn Winborne head to New Caledonia hoping to break free from their tumultuous past and begin anew on a joint path, far from the chains that had bound them.
Talia Carlomin sails for Ballinasloe, desperate to leave behind a bloody secret that could cost her life. She is filled with hope and promise as she works to build the business that holds the key to her family’s future.
Unbeknownst to them, an ancient evil has awakened, the Murk creeping down from the north and bringing with it nightmares in the mist.
Find out how fate will tie them together in this new epic fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht.
The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, check out the preceding series:
The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)
The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)"
"A man sold into slavery. A woman born into power. Will the two be able to work together to battle the Ghoule Overlord?
Bryen spent ten years fighting for his life on the white sand of the Pit. But now he faces a new challenge deadlier even than constant combat against man and beast in the Colosseum. Forced into a new form of servitude, Bryen is compelled to become a Protector and charged with guarding the Lady of the Southern Marches from both steel and magic. For she holds the key to power in Caledonia. Gain her, and you gain the Kingdom.
Some threats are known and obvious while others lurk in the shadows. No matter the danger, Bryen is coerced by magic to do all that he can to keep the Lady alive.
At the same time, the Ghoule Overlord is preparing to send his Legions to complete his conquest of Caledonia. Will Bryen - the only one who can prevent the Overlord from releasing his Ghoules on the land - stand and fight? Or will Bryen find a way to break free of his bond and walk away from Aislinn and the Kingdom that enslaved him?
The first book in this action-packed fantasy transports you to a new world. Find out why fans call Amazon best-selling author Peter Wacht's stories fun, diabolical, exciting and a pleasure to read!"
"Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.
The prophecy spoke of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms—if he survives.
In The Makings of a Warrior, the fourth book in The Sylvan Chronicles, Thomas risks more than he should for the Princess of Fal Carrach, falling prey to the Dark Magic of Lord Chertney, a servant of the Shadow Lord. Beaten and almost broken, Thomas must dig deep as his strength and cleverness are tested in the Labyrinth, home of the living nightmare called the Makreen."
"Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.
The prophecy spoke of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms—if he survives.
In The Raptor of the Highlands, the third book in The Sylvan Chronicles, Thomas realizes more fully the devastation of his people. Imprisoned but not defeated, he befriends Oso, a Highlander who helps him escape the mines. Clashing with the High King's reivers and destroying their prison, he and Oso begin to infuse hope once more in the people of his homeland."
