The Dragon in Winter: Kagen the Damned, Book 3 By Jonathan Maberry

In a world on the brink of annihilation, The Witch-king’s Curse thrusts readers into a brutal conflict between dark and ancient magic. The Witch-king of Hakkia, having seized his throne through terrifying dark forces, rules with an iron fist, casting a shadow over the empire. As his power consolidates, his enemies rally under the banner of Kagen the Damned and his fierce band, the Bloody Bastards. They are determined to unearth ancient magic that might challenge the Witch-king’s seemingly invincible reign.

Both sides marshal vast and varied armies: the living, the dead, trickster spirits, gods, ghosts, vampires, and immortal faeries, each with their own motives. Blood plagues drive the populace into frenzied violence, while an Earth-bound dragon, tortured and dying, cries out from the frozen North. Kagen faces an overwhelming challenge, knowing that to topple the usurper, he must navigate a world rife with supernatural forces and dark magics.

The Witch-king, undeterred by the mounting opposition, is prepared to flood the lands with innocent blood to maintain his dominion, even if it means ruling over a wasteland of destruction. As the conflict escalates, the boundaries between realms thin, and unpredictable forces stir in the shadows, potentially altering the course of the war.

In this high-stakes fantasy, allegiances shift and new threats loom as ancient powers awaken. The fate of the world hinges on the struggle between relentless dark forces and those desperate to restore balance, with the fate of all hanging in the balance. 📚❤️