Knightmare Arcanist
Knightmare Arcanist by Shami Stovall, published by Capital Station Books on June 18, 2019, is a fantasy novel that immerses readers in a world of magic and mythical creatures. The story follows Volke Savan, a gravedigger who aspires to become an arcanist like his hero, the legendary swashbuckler Gregory Ruma. To achieve this, Volke seeks to bond with a mythical creature, leading him to a knightmare, a being of shadow and terror. As he navigates his ambitions, he uncovers dark secrets about Ruma, who is revealed to be a murderer intent on spreading corrupted magic across their island nation.
In this fast-paced narrative, readers will find themes of coming of age intertwined with elements of fantasy, including dragons and other mythical beings. Volke’s journey is not just about acquiring magical abilities but also about confronting the reality of his hero’s true nature. As he strives to protect his home, his adopted sister, and the girl he admires, Volke must grapple with the complexities of heroism and morality. This edition spans 334 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging experience for fans of fantasy literature.
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Magic. Sailing. A murderer among heroes.
Gravedigger Volke Savan wants nothing more than to be like his hero, the legendary magical swashbuckler, Gregory Ruma. First he needs to become an arcanist, someone capable of wielding magic, which requires bonding with a mythical creature. And he’ll take anything–a pegasus, a griffin, a ravenous hydra–maybe even a leviathan, like Ruma.
So when Volke stumbles across a knightmare, a creature made of shadow and terror, he has no reservations. But the knightmare knows a terrible secret: Ruma is a murderer out to spread corrupted magic throughout their island nation. He’s already killed a population of phoenixes and he intends to kill even more.
In order to protect his home, his adopted sister, and the girl he admires from afar, Volke will need to confront his hero, the Master Arcanist Gregory Ruma.
A fast-paced fantasy with magical creatures for those who enjoy the Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera series) by Jim Butcher, Unsouled (Cradle Series) by Will Wight, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan.
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