Broken Blade
Broken Blade by Kelly McCullough, published by Penguin on November 29, 2011, is a fantasy novel that follows the journey of Aral the Jack, once known as Aral Kingslayer. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on Aral, a former hero turned cynical and despondent after the murder of his goddess and the destruction of her temple. Now living on the fringes of society, he navigates a life filled with shadowy deals and personal struggles.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of redemption and the complexities of heroism. As Aral grapples with his past and the weight of his choices, he is drawn into a new mission when a mysterious woman hires him to deliver a secret message. This task could either lead to his redemption or further doom him, setting the stage for a tale rich in dark fantasy and supernatural elements. The book delves into the challenges faced by a damaged hero in a world filled with intrigue and danger.
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“Aral the Jack, formerly the noble Aral Kingslayer, is the best kind of hero: damaged, cynical and despondent, yet needing only the right cause to rise from his own ashes.”—Alex Bledsoe
Once a fabled Blade of Namara, Aral Kingslayer fought for justice and his goddess alongside his familiar, a living shadow called Triss. Now with their goddess murdered and her temple destroyed, they are among the last of their kind. Surviving on the fringes of society, Aral becomes a drunken, broken, and wanted man, working whatever shadowy deal comes his way. Until a mysterious woman hires him to deliver a secret message-one that can either redeem him or doom him.
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