Winter's Respite (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781969677069)

Peace has never come easy.

After surviving assassination attempts, unwanted interest from what passes as the law, and the unexpected adoption of three boys, Ivor Freyrsson has finally carved out a fragile sense of home beneath the surface of Chaia. Among the resilient, scaled Haarthuu, he finds purpose and healing. But winter brings more than snow - it brings a set of dangers that threaten the lives of those he's come to cherish. To save them, Ivor must harness his growing power, weaving together modern knowledge and raw magic to create something completely new. Yet the cost of each spell adds up. Every solution breeds more questions, and the more Ivor gives, the less of himself he seems to have left. As old traumas resurface and new burdens weigh him down, Ivor must confront the truth: even the most powerful mage can burn out.

And in a world that demands so much... how much of himself can he afford to lose?

In this RPG-influenced sequel to bestselling novel "English Magic," author Stuart Merideth once again expertly weaves adventure, complex magic systems, and epic fantasy with relatable characters to explore elements of humanity and beyond. Winter's Respite is equal parts heartwarming, heart-pounding, and heart-wrenching.