“I love this series and want people to read all three books. Fantastic writing and brilliant characterisation.”

A goddess imprisoned in amber. A prince who mistakes power for control. And a priest willing to burn the world to serve a mistress who will never be satisfied.

Karpenmor believes his goal is finally within reach. All that stands in his way is reclaiming an ancient city as his first step towards dominion over Dharatan, and he will do whatever is required to achieve it.

But his fixation blinds him to the forces gathering around him.

More amulets surface, empowering Yantrnaya, who senses her time is near. Her priest hunts the amulets she needs, while quietly pursuing a revenge of his own. The woman Karpenmor loves hides secrets that threaten everything he is hoping to build.

Every step towards victory steals a piece of who Karpenmor once was.

How much of him will be left if he succeeds?

Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Brandon Sanderson, and Joe Abercrombie. If you love morally grey characters and magic with real rules, the In All Jest series was written for you.

A darker, sharper turn in the saga. Where the first three books followed every side of the war at once, Blood & Amber follows Karpenmor alone, tracing his ambition and the ruin it leaves behind. Book 5 will tell Lani’s side of the same days.

New to Dharatan? Blood & Amber is Book 4 of the In All Jest series. The story begins with A Fool’s Errand, available now in Kindle, paperback, and hardback. Or start with the standalone prequel, Cut In Half. Either is a way in.

What people are saying about this series:

“There’s a lot of groundwork and backstory built up in vol. 1, but it all takes off from there. Lots of interesting protagonists and a magic system that recalls the inventiveness of Brandon Sanderson.”

“Cracking book!!!! Keeps me wanting more. Thank Thenis there’s a third one.”

“Great continuation of the previous book. Can’t wait for the next book! In for a toe in for the whole foot! Love the different magics and the clever reveals of new information.”