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The Swordsman's Lament

By G.M. White
The Swordsman's Lament by G.M. White digital book - Fable

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A dead prince. A grieving king. A legendary swordsman accused of murder.

 

Loyalty counts for nothing when the king demands blood.

 

Royal champion, and confidant to the king, Belasko thought he was beyond intrigues and machinations. But when the grief-stricken King demands vengeance for his murdered son, Belasko discovers he is expendable. His options are clear: find the killer or die for a crime he didn't commit.

 

This breakneck fantasy thriller is perfect for fans of David Gemmell, Sebastien de Castell and Miles Cameron. Pick up your copy today!

 

Praise for The Swordsman's Lament:

 

"A proper swashbuckling adventure." - Becky's Book Blog

"A quick paced story that … left an imprint on my soul. Up there with the absolute best." - The Coy Caterpillar Reads

"Fast paced action throughout … a rollercoaster of a read. It's fantasy and action that will appeal to readers of Bernard Cornwell " - Books Behind The Title

"A great introduction to a new hero and world that I look forward to returning to." - Beyond The Books

"From the first page, I was hooked! …If you love knights, swords, or medieval stories, this is definitely one for you!" - Dani Hoots

"A fast paced and intelligent fantasy story." - runalongtheshelves.net

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Tori Talks

Created almost 2 years ago
“Belasko is the king's champion, an expert duelist who has never been defeated since an extraordinary solo performance against the rival kingdom's impending invasion. But Belasko is getting on in years and his body doesn't move quite as quickly as it once did. He's thinking about moving on, passing the torch to a new champion, if he can find one worthy enough. But all thoughts of rest and retirement are thrown to the wind when a horrible murder shocks the royal family and puts Belasko under suspicion. Belasko must push himself to his limits to find the true murderer before he takes the fall. This was a tough one for me. I loved the swashbuckling war veteran concept at the center of the story, and mixed with a murder mystery? I wanted to love it. But the struggle I had was that there was history between characters that was told to the reader in a way that felt very plot-driven. The character motives felt shallow and convenient because I wasn't given an entrance into the story that gave much depth to the decisions that were being made. The emotional impact moments felt unearned, and because of that, they fell flat. CAWPILE SCORE: 3.9/10 Characters: 4 Atmosphere/Setting: 5 Writing Style: 6 Plot: 3 Intrigue: 3 Logic/Relationships: 2 Enjoyment: 4”
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Sean Reilly

Created over 2 years ago
“This was in my mind for a while and I finally have it a go, Belasko is such a brilliantly written character that this book could do no wrong. Great swashbuckling action and a character to fall behind. All round enjoyed this book, so much so that I will go and read book 2 next.”
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Cait Coy

Created over 2 years ago
“The Swordsman's Lament follows Belasko, the champion of the King who spends his time fighting anyone the king asks him to and also anyone who decides to challenge him for the title. When the prince is murdered however, Belasko finds he is more expendable than he expected and has to find a way to clear his name. The synopsis of this indie book and the humor of Belasko definitely reminded me of Sebastien De Castell's Greatcoats series but unfortunately I feel like that comparison does a bit of a disservice to this story in terms of expectations. The Swordsman's Lament is a lot of fun in the front half as we're introduced to Belasko and learn his history as a swordfighter but the second half almost completely lost me. There are some predictable and annoying elements to the progression of the plot and I ended up getting pretty frustrated at the end despite really liking Belasko at the beginning. Overall, if you want a story following a veteran swordfighter, enjoy a humorous and quippy main character and can deal with some conveniences, you might try this one. It definitely felt like a debut but it also felt like there was promise in the style so I'm hopeful I'll enjoy future books more.”

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