A Quiet Vengeance is the first in a planned series of interconnected standalone fantasy novels, drawing inspiration for their setting from the Middle East and Africa. Whilst set in the same world featured in The Brotherhood of the Eagle, the Samarak Tales series allows readers to explore Amuran more widely.
Nimsah is an abandoned child living on the streets of Bengarath, surviving on her wits as part of a criminal gang in the City of Tents, home to the dispossessed. Dojan is the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Fujareen, enjoying a life of luxury in Bengarath Palace. Their lives are brought together as the threat of war looms in the neighbouring city state of Kandarah. However, Dojan and Nimsah share a secret, one that will set in motion a chain of events leading to vengeance.
Reviews
“The author had me completely spellbound by the way he intertwines a coming-of-age tale, with a tense military and political fantasy, and a compelling human drama that would appeal to any reader.” – PL Stuart, author of The Drowned Kingdom Saga
“Vivid worldbuilding, crisp prose, a plot with more layers than an onion, and lifelike characters made it a fantastic read! If you're looking for a character-focused low fantasy in a fresh setting, this is it!” – Zamil Akhtar, author of Gunmetal Gods
"This book is an immersive combination of deep world building and political intrigue. Main characters with polar opposite lives and experiences come together in a slow-burn, twisty plot that will keep you guessing until the end. Old wars, lost races, and ancient cities are some of my favorite things about fantasy - and this has all of them. I can't wait to continue on in the series!" – JD Evans, author of SPFBO winning Reign & Ruin
“unputdownable” – Jacob Sannox, author of The Dark Oak Chronicles and The Return of King Arthur Series
“This book is a winner for me. It’s an imaginative, splendidly layered story with compelling and captivating characters, set in a remarkably believable world setting.” – Goodreads Review
“a well thought out and written story with depth, complex characters, enough fantasy elements, amazing world building as well as good pacing of the storyline.” – Goodreads Review