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The Ties That Bind #1-3
The Ties that Bind Trilogy
This box set contains all three volumes; The Heresy Within, The Colour of Vengeance, and The Price of Faith. It's a epic fantasy spaghetti western full of demons, witch hunters, action, and betrayal.
When there are no heroes left, it's up to the villains to save the world.
Even the best swordsman is one bad day away from a corpse. It’s a lesson Blademaster Jezzet Vel’urn isn’t keen to learn. Chased into the Wilds by a vengeful warlord, Jezzet makes it to the free city of Chade. But instead of sanctuary all she finds are more enemies from her past.
Arbiter Thanquil Darkheart is a witch hunter for the Inquisition, on a holy crusade to rid the world of heresy. He’s also something else: expendable. When the God Emperor gives Thanquil an impossible task, he knows he has no choice but to venture deep into the Wilds to hunt down a fallen Arbiter.
The Black Thorn is a cheat, a thief, a murderer and worse. He’s best known for the killing of several Arbiters and every town in the Wilds has a WANTED poster with his name on it. Thorn knows it’s often best to lie low and let the dust settle, but some jobs pay too well to pass up.
As their fates converge, Jezzet, Thanquil, and the Black Thorn will need to forge an uneasy alliance in order to face their common enemy.
When there are no heroes left, it's up to the villains to save the world.
Even the best swordsman is one bad day away from a corpse. It’s a lesson Blademaster Jezzet Vel’urn isn’t keen to learn. Chased into the Wilds by a vengeful warlord, Jezzet makes it to the free city of Chade. But instead of sanctuary all she finds are more enemies from her past.
Arbiter Thanquil Darkheart is a witch hunter for the Inquisition, on a holy crusade to rid the world of heresy. He’s also something else: expendable. When the God Emperor gives Thanquil an impossible task, he knows he has no choice but to venture deep into the Wilds to hunt down a fallen Arbiter.
The Black Thorn is a cheat, a thief, a murderer and worse. He’s best known for the killing of several Arbiters and every town in the Wilds has a WANTED poster with his name on it. Thorn knows it’s often best to lie low and let the dust settle, but some jobs pay too well to pass up.
As their fates converge, Jezzet, Thanquil, and the Black Thorn will need to forge an uneasy alliance in order to face their common enemy.
- GenresFantasy
1324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2018
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About the author
Rob J. Hayes
45 books1,904 followersWinner of Mark Lawrence's 3rd Self Published Fantasy Blog Off (SPFBO) with Where Loyalties Lie
Rob J. Hayes has been a student, a banker, a marine research assistant, a chef, and a keyboard monkey more times than he cares to count. But eventually his love of fantasy and reading drew him to the life of a writer. He’s the author of the Amazon Best Selling The Heresy Within, the SPFBO-winning piratical swashbuckler Where Loyalties Lie, and the critically acclaimed Never Die.
Rob J. Hayes has been a student, a banker, a marine research assistant, a chef, and a keyboard monkey more times than he cares to count. But eventually his love of fantasy and reading drew him to the life of a writer. He’s the author of the Amazon Best Selling The Heresy Within, the SPFBO-winning piratical swashbuckler Where Loyalties Lie, and the critically acclaimed Never Die.
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May 6, 2018
First of all, I give all three books a five star rating; I found the trilogy as a whole and each book to be absolutely brilliant, compelling and awesome reads.
When given the first book, I very quickly got completely lost in it; the style of chapters focusing on each point of view character then moving on to the next, left me wanting to read on! Especially as the author makes you think the story's going one way, but then it doesn't necessarily.
When I finished the first book, I wanted to read the next two immediately; brilliantly written cliff hanger endings!
The characters are fantastic and interesting, making the reader elicit a multitude of emotions; hatred, sympathy, curiosity, empathy, amusement, and I became completely intrigued with both their past, present and future; I loved the flash backs to the past's of characters, they fitted in to the story so brilliantly and helped you to delve deeper in to this fantasy world's inhabitants.
The epic finale was incredible; yet another demonstration of an ability to shock and deliver the unexpected!
I definitely can't wait to read the author's next offering (City of kings)and get lost in a whole new story and characters. Definitely a talented author and well deserving of all the positive reviews!
When given the first book, I very quickly got completely lost in it; the style of chapters focusing on each point of view character then moving on to the next, left me wanting to read on! Especially as the author makes you think the story's going one way, but then it doesn't necessarily.
When I finished the first book, I wanted to read the next two immediately; brilliantly written cliff hanger endings!
The characters are fantastic and interesting, making the reader elicit a multitude of emotions; hatred, sympathy, curiosity, empathy, amusement, and I became completely intrigued with both their past, present and future; I loved the flash backs to the past's of characters, they fitted in to the story so brilliantly and helped you to delve deeper in to this fantasy world's inhabitants.
The epic finale was incredible; yet another demonstration of an ability to shock and deliver the unexpected!
I definitely can't wait to read the author's next offering (City of kings)and get lost in a whole new story and characters. Definitely a talented author and well deserving of all the positive reviews!
November 2, 2025
What a great set of characters. I enjoyed books one to three immensely. Hayes never disappoints.
December 15, 2021
EXCELLENT!!!
I have read much, and widely.
I have delved deep into both grimdark and into Kindle Unlimited, and only rarely have I satisfied both quests at once.
THIS.. This is satisfying. If you know and liked the tales of the Red Prince, you will find similar here.
I have read much, and widely.
I have delved deep into both grimdark and into Kindle Unlimited, and only rarely have I satisfied both quests at once.
THIS.. This is satisfying. If you know and liked the tales of the Red Prince, you will find similar here.
December 10, 2023
Love the series
You will enjoy this series if your into fantasy and magic, demons and witches and action and fighting, enjoy the story because it will take you on a journey
You will enjoy this series if your into fantasy and magic, demons and witches and action and fighting, enjoy the story because it will take you on a journey
February 11, 2022
Grim and Fun!
This trilogy did a really nice job of weaving stories together, getting me to like and enjoy incredibly flawed characters, and still left me looking for the next book!
This trilogy did a really nice job of weaving stories together, getting me to like and enjoy incredibly flawed characters, and still left me looking for the next book!
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