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The Nameless: Book Three of the Pendulum Series
To wear the blue skull of the Nameless is to die in service to the boy-king.
Or be hunted. Forever.
A reckless plan.
A desperate escape.
But for those who survive the goblins, their true test has only begun.
Len’Neth is wild. Merciless. Hungry.
And every step forward must be earned with sweat and stubbornness.
Yet even in the harshest corners of the world, brotherhood can take root.
Hope can spark in the unlikeliest hearts.
And the Nameless will discover that standing together may be the one strength no army can crush.
So sit close to the fire and hear the tale of how it all began in the third thrilling installment of the Pendulum Series, where friendship carries men through darkness, perseverance shapes fate, and no journey is walked alone.
Or be hunted. Forever.
A reckless plan.
A desperate escape.
But for those who survive the goblins, their true test has only begun.
Len’Neth is wild. Merciless. Hungry.
And every step forward must be earned with sweat and stubbornness.
Yet even in the harshest corners of the world, brotherhood can take root.
Hope can spark in the unlikeliest hearts.
And the Nameless will discover that standing together may be the one strength no army can crush.
So sit close to the fire and hear the tale of how it all began in the third thrilling installment of the Pendulum Series, where friendship carries men through darkness, perseverance shapes fate, and no journey is walked alone.
381 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2025
About the author
Brennan Morton
8 books34 followersAfter graduating from UNH, Brennan Morton joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he became a sniper, breacher, and team leader in a Reconnaissance Battalion. He deployed for two combat tours in Iraq before opening a gym in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he currently lives with Christine, his real life Dur’Oor, and their daughter Pepper.
All interview and media inquiries can be sent to ‘brennanmortonauthor@paladinpresspublishing.com’
All interview and media inquiries can be sent to ‘brennanmortonauthor@paladinpresspublishing.com’
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July 25, 2026
Fantastic new series,
I really enjoyed all 3 books in this new fantasy world. The plot and character development were great. The non linear story telling along with the backstory on most of the characters was fantastic. I can't wait to read more of his work.
I really enjoyed all 3 books in this new fantasy world. The plot and character development were great. The non linear story telling along with the backstory on most of the characters was fantastic. I can't wait to read more of his work.
July 14, 2026
Weirdly paced but good
Very enjoyable and well written characters. It definitely feels like a D&D campaign.
The time skips and hopping around threw me off a little at the start and end. But the Gurd story was fantastic. I knew where it was going but man it was still so well done.
Very enjoyable and well written characters. It definitely feels like a D&D campaign.
The time skips and hopping around threw me off a little at the start and end. But the Gurd story was fantastic. I knew where it was going but man it was still so well done.
July 3, 2026
great
I like the characters and the setting. I think learning about all the different plot lines and how the characters are slowing growing. Great story !!!
I like the characters and the setting. I think learning about all the different plot lines and how the characters are slowing growing. Great story !!!
April 27, 2026
I have now read all three of the books in the Pendulum Series. I enjoyed all three. The story and the writing are not as polished as some of the better books in this genre and I am usually put off by those issues, but not in the case of these books and this author. The series is a little disjointed and disorganized because it jumps around a bit with disconnected sub-plots. The author promises a fourth book in the series that presumably will tie together the existing 3 novels' story lines and says he has learned from writing the I gave these novels 5 stars (unusually high for me) in hopes of encouraging Mr. Morton to complete the series
May 25, 2026
Back stories and character development
Ever wonder how people got to the place they presently find themselves? Too many stories miss that. Even the LOTR series doesn't give us much details about who the characters and how they became who they were before the main story starts. Character development. That is an essential piece to a good story and this series delivers. I wish more authors knew how to make characters in a story more than two dimensional. A great read here. Thank you Mr. Morton.
p.s. Mr. Morton if you can draw a map I would appreciate it!
p.s.s. I read this series and didn't try the audio
Ever wonder how people got to the place they presently find themselves? Too many stories miss that. Even the LOTR series doesn't give us much details about who the characters and how they became who they were before the main story starts. Character development. That is an essential piece to a good story and this series delivers. I wish more authors knew how to make characters in a story more than two dimensional. A great read here. Thank you Mr. Morton.
p.s. Mr. Morton if you can draw a map I would appreciate it!
p.s.s. I read this series and didn't try the audio
June 23, 2026
Best of the series so far
I enjoyed the first two books. But i was unsure if i wanted to invest in reading what will be the full series. There was a lot of promise, but something was missing. I think this time though everything is there, i liked this book a lot, and am looking forward to the next installment!
I enjoyed the first two books. But i was unsure if i wanted to invest in reading what will be the full series. There was a lot of promise, but something was missing. I think this time though everything is there, i liked this book a lot, and am looking forward to the next installment!
March 7, 2026
Pendulum Series
Not an easy read but so worth it. It’s been a long time since I have read such an enjoyable series - I am hooked by Nimblejack’s art of the story and can’t wait for his next tale.
Not an easy read but so worth it. It’s been a long time since I have read such an enjoyable series - I am hooked by Nimblejack’s art of the story and can’t wait for his next tale.
February 2, 2026
exceptional storytelling with a close up perspective
Several smaller stories making up the series makes it a very nice reading. And it keeps the books always moving !!
Several smaller stories making up the series makes it a very nice reading. And it keeps the books always moving !!
January 4, 2026
Read the Rest
Reminds me a bit of the Malazan Book of the Fallen so far, all in good ways. It's not a coming-of-age story following a bunch of kids getting up to hijinks or being overly sexualized at a young age. No all-powerful savior growing into a man. Different stories happening in different locations with plenty of hopping around with each new chapter, but not so much that it's crazy making. Lots of likeable characters don't make it, but it's not all fetishized violence or constant rape and torture like A Song of Ice and Fire where you're rooting for the barely-tolerable c-listers by end. The books stand well on their own, but there is a cohesive arc throughout. It's hard to tell so far if there's a grand design in the works learing toward a an ultimate finale, but I kinda hope so. It's definitely not the completed trilogy I thought I was getting into. But, as Brennan said in his "Backward", his writing is improving through continued effort and bringing editors on board. Maybe start from the beginning when the next book comes out if it takes a while.
Reminds me a bit of the Malazan Book of the Fallen so far, all in good ways. It's not a coming-of-age story following a bunch of kids getting up to hijinks or being overly sexualized at a young age. No all-powerful savior growing into a man. Different stories happening in different locations with plenty of hopping around with each new chapter, but not so much that it's crazy making. Lots of likeable characters don't make it, but it's not all fetishized violence or constant rape and torture like A Song of Ice and Fire where you're rooting for the barely-tolerable c-listers by end. The books stand well on their own, but there is a cohesive arc throughout. It's hard to tell so far if there's a grand design in the works learing toward a an ultimate finale, but I kinda hope so. It's definitely not the completed trilogy I thought I was getting into. But, as Brennan said in his "Backward", his writing is improving through continued effort and bringing editors on board. Maybe start from the beginning when the next book comes out if it takes a while.
December 27, 2025
Company of bones
While not exactly what I was expecting, this was a fun read. Book three of the company of bones was a step back in time to before they formed. We get a lot of useful backstory to a few of the band. All this plus a thought out interesting story which will tie in quite nicely to book one. Looking forward to see where this goes plus the back story to the crafty leader.
While not exactly what I was expecting, this was a fun read. Book three of the company of bones was a step back in time to before they formed. We get a lot of useful backstory to a few of the band. All this plus a thought out interesting story which will tie in quite nicely to book one. Looking forward to see where this goes plus the back story to the crafty leader.
June 28, 2026
Solid fantasy
Liked the book, enjoyed the writing. Like how each character is introduced individually without focusing on just one. Close in style to Glen Cook, if not in scope. I think that will come with growing confidence.
Liked the book, enjoyed the writing. Like how each character is introduced individually without focusing on just one. Close in style to Glen Cook, if not in scope. I think that will come with growing confidence.
August 19, 2026
So much character!
Really enjoyed all three books so far in this series. I love the characters and how we get to know each one better while also enjoying the main storyline. Very unique.
Really enjoyed all three books so far in this series. I love the characters and how we get to know each one better while also enjoying the main storyline. Very unique.
December 25, 2025
Excellent story
Page turning. an exceptional book which gives us a background to the characters in book 1 and 2. makes me want to go back and read book 1 and 2
Page turning. an exceptional book which gives us a background to the characters in book 1 and 2. makes me want to go back and read book 1 and 2
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