The Two Empires

For generations the Dianthic Empire has been locked in a cold war with the Krakenbaric Empire, its hated foe to the south. But now a new and far more dangerous threat arises with an invasion by the largest horde of orcs ever recorded.

Caught up in this new conflict is Jag Garrick, an apprentice shoemaker. When his small town is destroyed by the orc horde, he embarks on what will prove to be an epic adventure that takes him from the streets of the city of Dianthus to the heart of the Krakenbaric Empire and beyond. Along the way he encounters dwarves, bards and revolutionaries - and with a secret cult seeking his death at every turn, he's going to need every ally he can find.

The Two Empires is a thrilling introduction to a world of magic, warfare, politics and intrigue, combining fast-paced storytelling with an intricately detailed, inventive setting, and occasional humour. It is the first of five books in The Malkovari War series.