The King's Blood

“The King's Blood” plunges readers deeper into the tumultuous world of the Dragon's Path, where the fragile peace is shattered by encroaching war and the reawakening of ancient, malevolent powers. Cithrin bel Sarcour, the astute banking prodigy, finds herself navigating the treacherous political landscape of the Golden Council, her financial acumen becoming a crucial weapon in a war of coin and consequence. Meanwhile, the once-unassuming Geder Palliako, now an ascendant force manipulated by the terrifying power of the Spider Goddess, consolidates his control, his fervent belief leading him down a path of ruthless conquest and religious fanaticism. As armies clash and nations fall, an unlikely alliance forms: the aging, haunted warrior Marcus Wester and the apostate priest Dawson Kalliam embark on a desperate, seemingly suicidal quest. Their impossible mission: to confront and destroy the newly incarnated Spider Goddess before her dominion consumes all, transforming the world into her grotesque vision. Abraham masterfully weaves together intricate political machinations, economic theory, and dark epic fantasy, crafting a narrative where the fate of empires rests not only on swords and sorcery, but also on ledgers and belief, revealing the true cost of power and devotion.