In the storm-drenched brothel where he was born, Thomasyn Saye’s fate was sealed. Marked as a Spear—a protector of the Realm—before his first breath, his life was destined to be forged in discipline, pain, and sacrifice. Taken from his mother and thrust into the hands of the ancient order, Thomasyn must endure the brutal rites and relentless training that will shape him into a weapon for the greater good.
But the path of a Spear is not one of honour alone. Shadows lurk even in the hallowed halls of the Realm, and danger is closer than the battlefield. As Thomasyn grows, the secrets of the Spears are revealed, testing not only his body but also his soul.
Among the Spear trainers, wet nurses, and Wooders, loyalties clash, ambitions rise, and the weight of tradition bears heavily. The Realm demands everything from its protectors, but how much is too much?
Filled with vivid characters, intricate world-building, and moral complexity, A New Spear is a gripping fantasy novel about what it means to sacrifice for duty, the harsh cost of justice, and the fragile line between protector and oppressor.
For readers of epic fantasy who crave both grit and grandeur, Douglas Owen’s tale is a compelling exploration of courage, compassion, and the unyielding power of destiny.
Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of the Spears and the price of protecting the Realm?
The Spears Are Forged to Protect, But What Happens When the Enemy Wields the Deadliest Blade?
The Hobs are on the march, and the Realm stands on the brink of annihilation. In A Spear Point, the second instalment of Douglas Owen’s gripping Book of Spears series, the battle for survival reaches a fever pitch.
Bethany, a young Spear, races against time to warn her comrades of an overwhelming invasion. Meanwhile, Thomasyn, Jon, Shail, and Garion risk their lives to stall the monstrous horde. As the Hobs’ bloodthirsty army grows, the Spears must confront a terrifying new enemy—a cunning shaman with the power to twist magic and prolong life, even resurrecting the monstrous Danton as their leader.
Packed with heart-pounding action, complex characters, and a richly imagined world, A Spear Point is a masterful tale of sacrifice, heroism, and the high cost of protecting what matters most. Can the Spears hold the line against overwhelming odds? Or will the Realm fall to the shadows?
Fans of epic fantasy like The Lord of the Rings and The First Law will find themselves captivated by this gritty and emotionally charged adventure.
The Spears Are Fractured, and Darkness Fills the Void.
Jon’s victory over Danton should have been his greatest triumph, but the sword he took as a prize carried a curse far beyond his understanding—the soul of Danton himself. Now, Jon’s body and mind are slipping away, as the spirit of the traitorous Spear gains strength within him. The discovery of a mysterious ring offers temporary stability, but it may not be enough to stop Danton’s return—or Jon’s destruction.
Meanwhile, Thomasyn and Bethany fight to hold their fragile alliance together as they race to deliver a critical contract to the Capital. But the Hobs are regrouping, new betrayals loom, and the Spears’ fractures deepen. With enemies multiplying both within and without, the Realm’s fate teeters on the edge.
Can the Spears reclaim their unity and save Jon, or will Danton rise again to plunge the world into chaos?
Dark, suspenseful, and brimming with moral complexity, A Broken Spear continues the epic Book of Spears saga, delving into themes of identity, sacrifice, and the ultimate cost of power.