A Contest of Succession // The Crown Contest

Nine contestants. One crown. Destiny awaits. Garrick Tremaine was happy with a simple life as a soldier. But a mysterious dream has drawn him to Twin Falls, where the duke has died with no heir. A competition to claim the throne is open to anyone, but to win it, an aspirant must answer an incomprehensible riddle. Convinced it is Garrick's destiny to rule Twin Falls, his new friend, the oddball magician, Liliana Gray, pushes him to enter the contest. But Garrick isn't the only one seeking the crown. A sanctimonious sorcerer, a hard-headed general, and a conniving criminal all aim to succeed the duke, and a disgraced elder from a foreign city has secret knowledge that may thwart them all. As the contenders close in on the mysterious Blessing of the Fey, a goblin invasion, a dark god, and an enigmatic puppet master pulling strings from afar all stand in the way, and Garrick's destiny may actually be to die -- an unwitting pawn in A Contest of Succession. An epic fantasy that continues the saga begun in The Sword and the Sorcerer Click "Look Inside" for a free preview. Praise for The Sword and the Sorcerer: "Addictive from page one This is a wonderfully written fantasy that will keep you glued to the page." --Amy Brantley "Phythyon has crafted a totally unique magical world . . ." --Kirsten Tretbar "Well worth the time to read it...which won't take long. This is an exciting story that I did not want to put down." --Chris Watson Click "Look Inside" above for a free preview of A Contest of Succession