Witchy Kingdom: Volume 3

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DRAGON AWARDNOMINATED SERIES.Both previous entries in the Witchy War series,Witchy EyeandWitchy Winter, were nominated for best alternate history novel at the Dragon Awards.

SEASON OF THE WITCH

An encounter with her fathers goddess has not turned out to be the end for Sarah Elytharias Penn. Now, with the Imperial fist teightend around her city and the beastkind of the Heron King ravaging across the river, she must pull off a feat her powerful father never accomplishedaccess the power of the Serpent Throne itself. To complicate her efforts, Cahokias Metropolitan, a beloved and charismatic priest who despises the goddess as a demon, returns from a long pilgrimage and attempts to finalize the Wisdom-eradicating reform that dogged Sarahs father when he was king.

Meanwhile, Sarahs brother Nathaniel and her brilliant but erratic servant Jacob Hop find their steps dogged by the Emperors Machiavel, Temple Franklin, as they hunt in New Amsterdam for the third Elytharias sibling. Isaiah Wilkes, having failed to awaken the Emperor by reminding him of his esoteric obligations, now travels north in disguise to seek other allies to stand against the destroying storm of the reign of Simon Sword. Chigozie Ukwu, the Shepherd of the Still Waters, finds his peaceful flock threatened and pressed into a dangerous mission in the service of Cahokias wild sister city Zomas, while his brother, the Vodun houngan Etienne Ukwu, pushes toward a final showdown with the mameluke assassins of the Chevalier of New Orleans.

Praise forWitchy Winter:
Butler followsWitchy Eyewith a satisfying second tale of a magic-filled early America. . . . Deep and old magic influences both places and characters, and the story is tightly focused on the determined Sarah . . . Fans of epic and alternate historical fantasy will savor this tale of witchery and intrigue.Publishers Weekly

"For readers who love history-based fantasy, steampunk, or urban fantasy . . .this series thatgives the genrea new twist."Booklist

Praise forWitchy Eyeand D.J. Butler:
. . .you cant stop yourself from taking another bite . . .and another . . .and another . . .I didnt want to stop reading . . .Kudos!R.A. Salvatore

Excellent book. I am impressed by the creativity and the depth of the world building. Dave Butler is a great storyteller.Larry Correia

Witchy Eyeis an intricate and imaginative alternate history with a cast of characters and quirky situations that would make a Dickens novel proud. Kevin J. Anderson

"Butlers fantasy is by turns sardonic and lighthearted; ghoulish shadows claw into the most remote areas and heroism bursts out of the most unlikely people. Sarah is the epitome of the downtrodden hero who refuses to give up until she gets what she needs, and her story will appeal to fantasy readers of all stripes."Publishers Weekly

"David's a pro storyteller, and you're in for a great ride."Larry Dixon

" . . .a fascinating, grittily-flavored world of living legends. Hurry up and write the next one, Dave."Cat Rambo

"This is enchanting! I'd love to see more."Mercedes Lackey

Goblin Market meets Magical Musketpunk . . .A great ride that also manages to cover some serious cultural terrain. Charles E. Gannon

"Witchy Eyeisa brilliant blend of historical acumen and imagination, a tour-de-force that is at once full of surprises and ultimately heart-warming. This is your chance to discover one of the finest new stars writing today!"David Farland

A gritty, engrossing mash-up of history, fantasy, and magic. Desperate characters careen from plot twist to plot twist until few are left standing.Mario Acevedo

"Captivating characters. Superb world-building. Awesome magic. Butler fuses fantasy and history effortlessly, creating a fascinating new American epic. Not to be missed!"Christopher Husberg

"[A] unique alternative-history that is heavily influence by urban and traditional fantasy and steeped in the folklore of the Appalachians. . . . Fans of urban fantasy looking to take a chance on something with a twist on a historical setting may find this novel worth their time."Booklist

Author Bio

D.J. (Dave) Butler grew up in swamps, deserts, and mountains. After messing around for years with the practice of law, he finally got serious and turned to his lifelong passion of storytelling. He now writes adventure stories for readers of all ages, plays guitar, and spends as much time as he can with his family. He is the author of City of the Saints, Rock Band Fights Evil, Space Eldritch, and Crecheling from Wordfire Press, and from Baen: Witchy Eye, Witchy Winter, Witchy Kingdom, and Serpent Daughter; The Cunning Man and The Jupiter Knife with coauthor Aaron Michael Ritchey; In the Palace of Shadow and Joy as well as Between Princesses and Other Jobs;Abbott in Darkness; and withM.A. Rothman, Time Trials.