Solve the murder. Stop the war. Save the world.
Sir Brannon Kesh spent years building a new life as a physician, leaving the name Bloodhawk and the war that spawned it behind. But when the King's cousin is murdered, duty calls him back. The crime scene suggests dark magic and the evidence points to the ambassador of Nilar, an alluring woman with secrets of her own, who sees Bloodhawk as little more than a war criminal.
As bodies pile up and political ramifications escalate, Brannon must join forces with a vain mage, a socially awkward priest, and a corpse animating shaman to solve the murders and prevent another war. But who can he trust when the phases of a bigger plan take shape?
The Risen are the greatest danger Brannon has ever faced. If he and his team cannot stop the killer then all of Kalanon - and the world - will descend into darkness.
Winner of the SpecFicNZ Novel Competition
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Review
Winner of SpecFicNZ Novel Manuscript Competition
"Darian Smith is a very talented writer, one whom I would rank on par with Brandon Sanderson and Peter V. Brett. His plots are engrossing,his settings highly developed and he has a real knack for immersing you fully into the world. Kalanon's Rising is both a murder mystery and a powerful fantasy novel, and Smith displays a considerable amount of talent and imagination at penning both." - *Booksellers NZ (booksellersnz.wordpress.com/tag/kalanons-rising/)
"Well written and compelling throughout. Definitely a standout." - Judge, SpecFicNZ Novel Manuscript Competition*
Description:
Solve the murder. Stop the war. Save the world.
Sir Brannon Kesh spent years building a new life as a physician, leaving the name Bloodhawk and the war that spawned it behind. But when the King's cousin is murdered, duty calls him back. The crime scene suggests dark magic and the evidence points to the ambassador of Nilar, an alluring woman with secrets of her own, who sees Bloodhawk as little more than a war criminal.
As bodies pile up and political ramifications escalate, Brannon must join forces with a vain mage, a socially awkward priest, and a corpse animating shaman to solve the murders and prevent another war. But who can he trust when the phases of a bigger plan take shape?
The Risen are the greatest danger Brannon has ever faced. If he and his team cannot stop the killer then all of Kalanon - and the world - will descend into darkness.
Winner of the SpecFicNZ Novel Competition **
Review
Winner of SpecFicNZ Novel Manuscript Competition
"Darian Smith is a very talented writer, one whom I would rank on par with Brandon Sanderson and Peter V. Brett. His plots are engrossing,his settings highly developed and he has a real knack for immersing you fully into the world. Kalanon's Rising is both a murder mystery and a powerful fantasy novel, and Smith displays a considerable amount of talent and imagination at penning both." - *Booksellers NZ (booksellersnz.wordpress.com/tag/kalanons-rising/)
"Well written and compelling throughout. Definitely a standout." - Judge, SpecFicNZ Novel Manuscript Competition*