In a cathedral at the south of the Istryan Empire, young men and women are trained to be killers. The Order of the Golden Swords inquisitors are feared for their brutality masked as piety. Masters of blade, poison, and crossbow, their quarry is the god-cursed werewolf, whom they hunt with impunity to herald the return of their god.Betrayed by her monstrous father, Selene loses her left arm and nearly her life when shes saved by a traveling inquisitor. Scarred and broken, she swears vengeance on the cursed beasts and joins the Order. It takes all her will to overcome her limits, only for her violent past to drag her back into blood.With the fabric of the empire at stake, Selene must master her hatred, hone it to a sharp point, then let it loose on her enemies.
P>Review "...The Sword of Mercy and Wrath has a lot to offer grimdark fans, especially in its lead heroine. Im excited to see where NC Koussis takes the story next..." - Grimdark Magazine"...Koussis talent as an author shines... artfully uses Selenes character as an example of how extremist religion can lure and radicalise vulnerable people. Koussis addresses this topic sensitively and with tact." - Aurealis Magazine About the Author: NC Koussis was born in Perth in 1993 to Greek and Gamilaroi ancestry. He has moved all around Australia, settling in Newcastle for the moment, where he lives with his wife, son, and staffy dog, Nala. Hes been writing fantasy books since he was a little boy, after falling in love with Lord of the Rings, Realm of the Elderlings, and Deltora Quest. He decided to publish a book in 2019, and it only took him three years. The Pyres of Vengeance is his upcoming novel. He considers himself an enthusiastic amateur of medieval history, historical battles and tactics, and food. When hes not writing, hes making sourdough bread and working on a PhD in neuroscience.- We ship across Australia, including major cities like: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle and the Gold Coast