The Skath's Bane
(2026)(The third book in the Tragedy of the Blackgards series)
A novel by Peter Wacht
Aari knows it’s a trap.
What better way to catch his prey than to be the bait?
The Ancient One gains strength as the Veil weakens. Each night, more monstrous servants test the magical weave imprisoning them in the Spirit World. When the barrier finally shatters, the Army of the Dead will devastate the land.
In Skaffa Falls, Donal Blackgard feels the foundations of his world crumbling. Power is in his blood, but it means nothing when destruction threatens. There's only one person who might stand against the nightmare that seeks to return.
The half-brother he banished.
But Aari Blackgard has unfinished business.
Deep in the labyrinthine city of Skandenberg, the Skath that has haunted Aari's nightmares is now within reach—and the Skath knows he's coming.
Yet not all is what it seems in Aari’s world.
Sofia, the Sentinel bound to shadow Aari's every move, could help him or stab him in the back depending on the moment. His allies are sharpening their knives while smiling. His enemies ... well, at least they're honest about wanting him dead.
All that Aari knows for certain is that blood will spill. Magic will clash. And when the game of cat and mouse concludes, only one hunter will remain standing.
Don't miss the thrilling third installment in the Tragedy of the Blackgards epic fantasy series from bestselling author Peter Wacht. An explosive blend of action, adventure, political intrigue, and dark sorcery that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of visceral fantasy who crave impossible stakes, morally complex heroes, and battles that determine the fate of existence itself.
Genre: Fantasy
What better way to catch his prey than to be the bait?
The Ancient One gains strength as the Veil weakens. Each night, more monstrous servants test the magical weave imprisoning them in the Spirit World. When the barrier finally shatters, the Army of the Dead will devastate the land.
In Skaffa Falls, Donal Blackgard feels the foundations of his world crumbling. Power is in his blood, but it means nothing when destruction threatens. There's only one person who might stand against the nightmare that seeks to return.
The half-brother he banished.
But Aari Blackgard has unfinished business.
Deep in the labyrinthine city of Skandenberg, the Skath that has haunted Aari's nightmares is now within reach—and the Skath knows he's coming.
Yet not all is what it seems in Aari’s world.
Sofia, the Sentinel bound to shadow Aari's every move, could help him or stab him in the back depending on the moment. His allies are sharpening their knives while smiling. His enemies ... well, at least they're honest about wanting him dead.
All that Aari knows for certain is that blood will spill. Magic will clash. And when the game of cat and mouse concludes, only one hunter will remain standing.
Don't miss the thrilling third installment in the Tragedy of the Blackgards epic fantasy series from bestselling author Peter Wacht. An explosive blend of action, adventure, political intrigue, and dark sorcery that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of visceral fantasy who crave impossible stakes, morally complex heroes, and battles that determine the fate of existence itself.
Genre: Fantasy