Elder Blood – The Epimetheus Trial Book 1

Everyone Has Their Secrets

In Berinin, a new Chieftain Heir is born, but only his grandfather and a child from ArcNos know the truth of his birth. In Ferya, a denial of paternity fractures a family. In Ivaria, the plight of an orphan motivates his adoptive father to seek a child of his own blood.

These four children — MeiLom of ArcNos, Galo of Berinin, Eytea of Ferya, and Vielle of Ivaria — are part of a long-forgotten line of hominids called Hybrids.

Soon after, an ArcNosian soldier walks into the clutches and care of a shadow group with technology paling all of Ouristihra. Thus begins his rise to power, flanked by The Avatars of Fate as they preach the doctrine of The Epimetheus Trial.

With their hands firmly in the Northland powerhouse, The Avatars’ focus is twofold. Topple the rest of the continent. And eradicate the Hybrids.

Derelicts, rebels, and refugees come together to overthrow the new power structure and drive out The Avatars. Nobody knows where they came from or what they’re ultimately after. But one thing is certain.

“We need to operate under the assumption that nobody is coming to our rescue.”

Setser knows this world well, filling it with atmospheric dialogue, interesting quirks, and a powerful political structure that sets the scene for battle.

readers favorite review

Very well written with a fantastic fast paced dialog!

Amazon review

Even though there are many characters featured, the reader is provided with a deep-enough background to each of them that the overall focus is never lost.

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