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Pax Terminus #1
Splinters of Heaven
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Expected 2 Jan 26Souls fuel the Empire, magic arms the legions, and the end is always coming. The cycle has repeated for heroes rise, cataclysms are delayed, civilization survives another generation. But every salvation comes at a cost…and the bill is overdue.
Syl is a battle-worn Vigil Hunter whose faith in the Empire and in his own revenge begins to fracture after an unexpected act of mercy. His job might be to ask questions, but there are some answers that he should know better than to pursue.
Vali is a young soldier from the provinces hungry to prove himself in a system that barely sees him as one of their own. Becoming a hero of the Empire will cost him more than the stories promised, but what hero would be dissuaded by that?
Darya is a survivor from the frozen wastes, caught between desperate tribes pushing south and an Empire that suffers no encroachment. Sent on a mission to find new allies, she discovers something far older stirring within her and realizes survival may demand she become something else entirely.
When a new Riftgate tears open in the north, they must each decide what they’re willing to become to change their world—breaking it free of its endless cycles, or damning it forever.
A necro-industrial dark fantasy for fans of The First Law, The Black Company, and The Witcher.
Syl is a battle-worn Vigil Hunter whose faith in the Empire and in his own revenge begins to fracture after an unexpected act of mercy. His job might be to ask questions, but there are some answers that he should know better than to pursue.
Vali is a young soldier from the provinces hungry to prove himself in a system that barely sees him as one of their own. Becoming a hero of the Empire will cost him more than the stories promised, but what hero would be dissuaded by that?
Darya is a survivor from the frozen wastes, caught between desperate tribes pushing south and an Empire that suffers no encroachment. Sent on a mission to find new allies, she discovers something far older stirring within her and realizes survival may demand she become something else entirely.
When a new Riftgate tears open in the north, they must each decide what they’re willing to become to change their world—breaking it free of its endless cycles, or damning it forever.
A necro-industrial dark fantasy for fans of The First Law, The Black Company, and The Witcher.
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 2, 2026
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About the author
Theo Tsirigotis
1 book1 followerTheo Tsirigotis is the author of the Pax Terminus series.
Before that, he served in the 75th Ranger Regiment and as a Green Beret captain. He now lives in Austin, Texas.
Splinters of Heaven is his debut novel. Find out more, see upcoming work, and get a free prequel novella (coming May 2026) at https://www.theotsirigotis.com.
Before that, he served in the 75th Ranger Regiment and as a Green Beret captain. He now lives in Austin, Texas.
Splinters of Heaven is his debut novel. Find out more, see upcoming work, and get a free prequel novella (coming May 2026) at https://www.theotsirigotis.com.
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Review of advance copy
I loved my first read through of Splinters of Heaven.
This was a darker and more in-depth read than I was expecting.
Definitely a sit there and consider your own life choices kind of read. As in, “would I have done the same as Darya? Or Syl?”
The decisions the characters are forced to, or choose to make in the book feel as real as my own.
The world building is unique and alludes to something bigger going on than meets the eye.
A whole new system of magic, and a world that has similarities to our own, but with a “end of the world” vibe that really hits home for me.
It has the action packed sword and shield piece that I love, but balances is very well with a level of deep emotional connection to the characters.
The author seems to be able to tap into an emotional level with his characters, that makes their decisions and outcomes feel like your own.
I felt the characters emotions in real time, which helped to bring the world to life for me.
I haven’t had a book really hit me this hard in awhile. The unique world, in-depth characters, and gritty realism mixed with fantasy speaks to me on a spiritual level.
I would highly recommend to anyone that is a fan of dark fantasy and fiction, similar to Abercrombie or Andrzej Sapkowski (Witcher).
This was a darker and more in-depth read than I was expecting.
Definitely a sit there and consider your own life choices kind of read. As in, “would I have done the same as Darya? Or Syl?”
The decisions the characters are forced to, or choose to make in the book feel as real as my own.
The world building is unique and alludes to something bigger going on than meets the eye.
A whole new system of magic, and a world that has similarities to our own, but with a “end of the world” vibe that really hits home for me.
It has the action packed sword and shield piece that I love, but balances is very well with a level of deep emotional connection to the characters.
The author seems to be able to tap into an emotional level with his characters, that makes their decisions and outcomes feel like your own.
I felt the characters emotions in real time, which helped to bring the world to life for me.
I haven’t had a book really hit me this hard in awhile. The unique world, in-depth characters, and gritty realism mixed with fantasy speaks to me on a spiritual level.
I would highly recommend to anyone that is a fan of dark fantasy and fiction, similar to Abercrombie or Andrzej Sapkowski (Witcher).
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