The Armored Saint

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Myke Cole, author of the beloved military fantasy Shadow Ops series, debuts a new epic fantasy trilogy with The Armored Saint, a tale of religious tyrants, arcane war-machines, and underground resistance that will enthrall epic fantasy readers of all ages. After witnessing a horrendous slaughter, young Heloise opposes the Order, and risks bringing their wrath down on herself, her family, and her village. She must confront the true risk that wizards pose to the world, and weigh the safety of her people against justice.

After a career in the military, police and intelligence services, Myke Cole tracks fugitives as part of the investigative team on CBS' new hit show Hunted. Myke's three tours in Iraq inspired his military fantasy Shadow Ops series. But the work hasn't separated Myke from his nerd roots. He's still a voracious fantasy reader who never misses his weekly game night. Myke's fandoms range from Star Wars to military history. Myke lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Cole has created a dark medieval world that by the end only has a small sliver of light in it. . . . A must-read for fans of Erika Johansen's Queen of the Tearling series.--Booklist, starred review Dark but well-depicted.--RT Book Reviews Ruthless and heartwrenching. --Robin Hobb Cole weaves... a fantasy world that feels comfortably familiar, then goes to places you'd never expect. You won't stop turning pages until the stunning finish. --Peter V. Brett Brutal and lovely -- an inventive and poignant fantasy that's rich with keen characters, set in a vivid, fascinating world. --Cherie Priest "A dark fantasy tale with sharp teeth and a hard punch. Heloise is the hero we need, and Myke Cole is the writer to bring her transformation to light." -- Chuck Wendig Intelligently written, fun, and brutal in equal measures. --Mark Lawrence