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First Marshal
A Tahlia Vedra Novel
Tahlia Vedra must face and try to repel the ambitious Helsmiths of Hashut, who threaten to overwhelm Hammerhal Ghyra with their inexorable armies.
READ IT BECAUSE
Evan Dicken, author of Lioness of the Parch, brings Tahlia Vedra to life again and sets her against a new threat that will challenge her in ways she's never experienced. Can Tahlia overcome threats both within and without, and will the fires burning inside her be enough to unite her people and save Hammerhal?
THE STORY
When a marshal and his army are slaughtered without warning, First Marshal Tahlia Vedra is Hammerhal Ghyra’s only hope. Tahlia must leave her beloved Aqshy behind to face the ruthless Helsmiths of Hashut, Chaos duardin who raze everything in their path. Defeating them will take more than her lauded strength and tenacity alone.
Now, Tahlia is a stranger in her own city. The first marshal no longer knows who she can trust among reluctant allies and jealous rivals. As old enemies seek to undermine her from within, the Helsmiths reveal a power more terrible than ever imagined. Facing utter destruction, Tahlia must fight like never before.
Written by Evan Dicken.
Tahlia Vedra must face and try to repel the ambitious Helsmiths of Hashut, who threaten to overwhelm Hammerhal Ghyra with their inexorable armies.
READ IT BECAUSE
Evan Dicken, author of Lioness of the Parch, brings Tahlia Vedra to life again and sets her against a new threat that will challenge her in ways she's never experienced. Can Tahlia overcome threats both within and without, and will the fires burning inside her be enough to unite her people and save Hammerhal?
THE STORY
When a marshal and his army are slaughtered without warning, First Marshal Tahlia Vedra is Hammerhal Ghyra’s only hope. Tahlia must leave her beloved Aqshy behind to face the ruthless Helsmiths of Hashut, Chaos duardin who raze everything in their path. Defeating them will take more than her lauded strength and tenacity alone.
Now, Tahlia is a stranger in her own city. The first marshal no longer knows who she can trust among reluctant allies and jealous rivals. As old enemies seek to undermine her from within, the Helsmiths reveal a power more terrible than ever imagined. Facing utter destruction, Tahlia must fight like never before.
Written by Evan Dicken.
345 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2026
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April 14, 2026
Not the most engaging outing by Evan Dicken. I have read a couple of dozen Black Library books in the last year, and this one ranks at the bottom. Had to force myself to finish reading it. Some authors prose make you feel as you read. Mr. Dicken is not one of them. It is all tell with no heart. Writing style is cringe. I have never read a book in recent memory with so many poorly constructed similes and plot lines. If you are thinking of choosing to read an AoS book, choose something else...seriously.
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