Blade of Flames

Blades of Ruin #1

by Jonathan Moeller

Return to the realm of Owyllain in the latest epic fantasy adventure from Jonathan Moeller, author of the bestselling SEVENFOLD SWORD & THE SHIELD WAR series.

In an hour of darkness, a new hero awakens.

Talembur awakens alone in a forgotten catacomb, his memory lost.

Sinister enemies wielding dark magic pursue him, seeking to claim the sword he bears.

Yet while Talembur might have forgotten his past, his skills have not left him.

He will make his enemies beware, for he knows how to wield the deadly sword that he carries...

Genres: Fantasy

321 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2025

About the author

Standing over six feet tall, USA Today bestselling author Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair of a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.

He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.

Reviews

[Paul Bird]

Another excellent book from Moeller. I've read about 60 of his books by now, and I've yet to be disappointed. He continues to prove why he's my favourite writer.

I was a little disappointed when I originally heard that this new series would take place 100 years after the Shield War. I just wasn't ready to say goodbye to Ridmark and company yet. However, this book has changed my mind.

Thankfully, Moeller avoids all mention of Ridmark, and the book is better for it. Leave Andomheim alone for now and open for future series (because there are more than a few threads left to continue Ridmarks tale *cough* The Heptarchy *cough*)

By the Sheild War, Ridmark and his family had become so powerful and had access to so many resources that it was hard to challenge them. Starting afresh with a new character who can't teleport around the world or call upon the entire military of Andomheim was a good choice. It reminds me of the Grey Knight, a smaller scale story with more of an adventure feel.

I dont doubt the scale will grow in future books, but for now, im happy to follow a group of heroes on a journey like the good old days. I'm looking forward to the next one.

[Pamela]

I am so exited.

Jonathan Moellet is my favorite writer. I just finished reading the Ghost series and was so happy to find this wonderful story about a Knight waking up and remembers he always kept his promises and hates dark magic. I can't wait for him to find out who put him to sleep and why.

[Hilary Elder]

As usual with Jonathan Moeller's books, it was a very good read and difficult to put down. I look forward to reading more about Talembur's adventures whilst trying to tack down who he is and his past.

[Ransom Johnson]

excellent read!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story was intriguing, and the characters interesting. I will definitely recommend this read and plan to get the next book in the series.

[Thomas greco]

SO GOOD


Greatness this book was. Master Moeller is…..why am I talking like this? I loved the book, great work Jonathan Moeller

[Lori Bryant]

great action little downtime

Was a speed read for sure, great book! I loved the sophistication of the orcs and the bad guys in general.

[John Mackey]

Will have to admit that this series is starting out really slow which is unusual for a Moeller book and I sure hop that the 2nd books has a lot more action than this one did.