{"product_id":"the-lives-of-velnin-brian-heming-9798313258713","title":"The Lives of Velnin: The Black Citadel","description":"Swordfights. True Love. High Adventure. Epic Battles. Action. Magic. Reincarnation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eI was 17 years old when I died for the first time. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI parried the guard's cut, feinted high, then swung Swelfalster, blade of the fallen star, low for a slash at his unarmored thigh. I scored, a line of blood dripping down his leg, and danced back before his counterstroke landed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the chronicle of Velnin, Crown Prince of Tarmel, told through the dying words of his first incarnations. Vel is sent as a spy to the territory of the Black Citadel, investigating a newly rising power, the dark rumors surrounding it, and the fearsome might of its army: the Black Legion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn his journey he encounters the charming Aloree, diplomat of the neighboring kingdom of Talore. Healer, magic-user, diplomat, bookworm, her beauty belies hidden secrets within her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003efast-paced\u003c\/i\u003e epic fantasy of swords, love, magic, and battles.\u003c\/b\u003e Vel must protect the people of his kingdom, and make whatever sacrifices he must to end the horrors perpetuated by the Black Legion. But must he sacrifice true love itself for the sake of his people? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"You write action so well! I'm taking notes...\" -Anthony Lee Phillips, author of \u003ci\u003eMoonthread\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\"Fast, Exciting Read! 5 stars.\" -Alexander Scott, author of \u003ci\u003eMage: The Way of the Mark\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\"This is very well written.\" -Joseph L. Wiess, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Draoidh's Cearcall\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe LawKeeper Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brian Heming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798313258713\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Brian Heming","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48851162333439,"sku":"9798313258713","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-lives-of-velnin-brian-heming-9798313258713","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}