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Judith Starkston writes an intoxicating blend of history and fantasy in the four book Tesha series. Whether you start at the beginning with Priestess of Ishana or jump into her latest release of the final book Flights of Treason, she will immerse you in a world inspired by the true-life of a remarkable Hittite queen who ruled for decades over one of history’s most powerful empires.
Flights of Treason
Treason threatens the thrones of the Hitolian Empire and the griffin realm. Can an unlikely ensemble of heroes save them?
As rulers of a vassal kingdom within the Hitolian Empire, Tesha and her husband Hattu have propped up a treacherous Great King. But balancing on the blade of a royal dagger is only half the problem. Unknown to them, Tesha’s blind sister is communicating with the king of the human-hating griffins.
Then hidden foes tip their lives toward disaster, and crises in both worlds collide.
The heroes fight battles with swords, claws, and sorcery. Will Tesha be forced to use the magic that might kill her daughter? Who truly unleashed these lethal strands of chaos? Will the empire—or Tesha’s family—survive?
What people are saying:
“As a history nerd and a devoted A Song of Ice and Fire fan, I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend Judith Starkston’s historical fantasy series…for those of us who appreciate a bit of fantasy mingled into their history, diving into Starkston’s world is an enchanting way to spend our time while waiting for the premiere of House of the Dragon next month.” Jennifer Laam, author of The Romanov Impostor
“Bronze Age-inspired fantasy packed with sorcery and betrayals” Beth Cato, author of Breath of Earth
“Magic, demons, griffins, and more converge in this exciting final novel in the Tesha series” K. McQuinn, Her Grace’s Library
“Starkston writes brilliantly of the Bronze Age, bringing a rich setting and unforgettable characters to life.” Olivia Hawker, author of The Ragged Edge of Night
Some teaser excerpts:
“Abi heard the whoosh of griffin wings, and suddenly the broad, flat stones of her landing terrace felt too open and dangerous.”
“Tesha saw, rising in a horrific mound above the parapet, mangled griffin wings ensnared in a massive net, the great spans of golden feathers broken and bent. Griffins terrified her, but their magnificent grace transcended her human fear.”
“Walls can be rebuilt. Men cannot… If I do as you want me to…I will likely have started a civil war against my brother’s heir. He’s a rat and a bad king, but he’s my kin.”
“From under their bone hood, the yellow eyes sparked and flashed. Slowly, the fiend lifted its head and rose again to tower among the treetops. Ahmose looked like a child’s doll in his shimmering sphere.”
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