"This is escapism at its best, and one of those books that you will want to read long into the night, just to see what happens next. I cannot recommend it highly enough." - SB Connolly, historian and author
"If you love hack and slash high adventure, you need to check this one out!" - Amazon review
He’d been quite a soft child before the Galnir got hold of him, the brutal sergeants turning the boy into the young man he was now. A man forged in blood, and fire, and steel, and death...
For thirty years war has raged across West Valkyros, an endless cycle of death and destruction ravaging two once-mighty kingdoms. In the aftermath of yet another vicious battle Wulfnoth, forced to serve in the elite Galnir infantry regiment since he was a child, attacks his own sadistic sergeant and deserts. Fleeing to the north, the desperate young warrior is joined on his travels by an experienced forester, and a beautiful singer they meet in a tavern brawl. Together the companions journey through the villages, towns, and great cities of Nemea sharing adventures, their bonds of loyalty and friendship growing as Wulfnoth struggles to navigate life outside the army and find his place in a world full of mythical monsters, murderous criminals, and powerful magical artefacts.
Unbeknown to the friends however, hunters are tracking their every move, intent on bringing the deserter to justice for his crimes. Just as Wulfnoth discovers that playing music can be as rewarding as wielding a sword in battle, a shocking revelation will give his life a new purpose and intertwine his fate with that of the very soldiers who seek to kill him.
Singers of the Sword Song is the first heroic fantasy novel by bestselling author Steven A. McKay. Full of fast-paced action and memorable characters it's sure to be enjoyed by fans of David Gemmell, Joe Abercrombie, Raymond E. Feist, and Terry Brooks!
"I can really see this hitting the spot well for epic fantasy fans! ***** " - David's Book Blurg
"What a phenomenal debut into the fantasy genre!" - Goodreads review
"The characters and world draw you in to a story that is exciting and thrilling. It is a fast paced fantasy that reminded me of Gemmell. 5 stars and excitement about future installments." - Amazon review
"A perfect blend of historical fiction and fantasy. There's battles and magic and plenty of emotion all along the way. My only complaint is that I finished the book too quickly and now have to wait for the next installment." - Amazon review
"A new style of writing, a new set of heroes, still the same glorious read." - Goodreads review
"If you enjoy a good rip-roaring adventure which has a little bit of everything, romance, battles, intrigue, you need to pick this up and get lost in the world Steven McKay has created." - Goodreads review
