The king’s ruthless gladiator receives an order that will break him — and break the kingdom apart.

In a world where dragons once soared alongside gods and fiends lurked in the shadows, Lion of Zarall is the most feared gladiator in history. Branded, collared, and forced to kill for the entertainment of nobles, he’s known only as property — a “purebred” slave without a soul, without rights, without hope.

But when everything changes in a single night of dark magic and political betrayal, Lion finds himself cast into a world that wants him dead. His past fame is now a curse, his name an insult to the new order. 

Hunted by the king and ailed by a deadly injury, he must survive in the harsh North where his very existence is a sin — and confront the invisible chains that bind him. But if his obedience shatters, he’ll face a fate far worse than death. 

What if a living weapon broke loose? 

What if a man who knew no mercy held the power to destroy the world? 

Lion of Zarall is a low-magic grimdark fantasy that drags you deep into its unforgiving world. Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie.

First book in the Twilight of Blood series.