In the storm-drenched brothel where he was born, Thomasyn Saye’s fate was sealed. Marked as a Spear—one of the Realm’s chosen defenders—before his first breath, he was destined for a life of unrelenting discipline, pain, and sacrifice.

In the Realm, orphans are not left to chance; they are claimed, molded, and forged into Spears to uphold the rule of law and protect the kingdom. Under the harsh guidance of Master Chail, Thomasyn endures brutal training meant to strip away weakness and shape him into a weapon. Alongside fellow trainees Bethany and Jon, he is pushed to the limits of loyalty, endurance, and survival.

But the path of a Spear is shadowed by more than battlefield danger. Secrets lurk in the ancient order, ambitions clash among trainers and Wooders, and the cost of service threatens to consume the very children sworn to protect the Realm.

A New Spear is a gripping tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the fragile line between protector and oppressor. For readers of epic fantasy who crave both grit and grandeur, Douglas Owen’s novel delivers a powerful exploration of courage, destiny, and the heavy price of justice.