Heir of the Line — Eric James Stone

Epic fantasy from Nebula Award-winning author Eric James Stone:Becoming a Protector of the Line is all Geradin ever wanted. But guarding the last living descendant of the Line of Orcan will require much more than just his skill with a sword- King Aumekor was born mostly paralyzed, and that secret must be kept. To protect his king and friend, Geradin must deal with brainwashed assassins, a scheming regent, and more. So he'll need all the help he can get from Royal Omnimancer Selima and her powerful new apprentice, Allonna.Above all is the threat from the immortal priestess of the Dark God, who wants to kill Aumekor because of an ancient prophecy that predicts the only one who can kill her will be the Heir of the Line.Praise for author Eric James Stone:Eric James Stone is a genius! -Brandon Sanderson, New York Times best-selling authorUnforgettable, in particular, will twist the heartstrings of anyone not made of stone. ... I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't already read it. -David Weber, New York Times best-selling author[O]ne of my favorite sci-fi writers, Eric James Stone... -Orson Scott Card, New York Times best-selling authorStone's writing is stunning throughout; fans of all niches of speculative fiction will enjoy.-Publishers Weekly[O]ne of the most interesting new writers of the decade...-Encyclopedia of Science Fiction