Witchy Winter

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SEQUEL TOWITCHY EYE. Next in series, which debuted with the stunningly reviewedWitchy Eye. Butler delivers another brilliant Americana flintlock fantasy novel.

TOIL AND TROUBLE

Sarah Calhoun paid a hard price for her entry onto the stage of the Empires politics, but she survived. Now she rides north into the Ohio and her fathers kingdom, Cahokia. To win the Serpent Throne, shell have to defeat seven other candidates, win over the kingdoms regent, and learn the will of a hidden goddesswhile mastering her peoples inscrutable ways and watching her own back.

In New Orleans, a new and unorthodox priest arises to plague the chevalier and embody the curse of the murdered Bishop Ukwu. He battles the chevaliers ordinary forces as well as a troop of Old World mamelukes for control of the city and the mouth of the great Mississippi River. Dodging between these rival titans, a crew of Catalan pirateswhose captain was once a close associate of Mad Hannah Penngrapples with the chevalier over the fate of one of their mates.

Meanwhile, a failed ceremony and a sick infant send the Anishinaabe hunter Maiingan on a journey across the Empire to Cavalier Johnsland, to a troubled foster child named Nathaniel. Maiingan is promised that Nathaniel is a mighty healer and can save his imperiled baby, but first Nathaniela pale young man with a twisted ear who hears the voices of unseen beingsmust himself be rescued, from oppression, imprisonment, and madness.

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 biteand anotherand another.I didnt want to stop reading. Kudos!R.A. Salvatore,New York TimesBestselling Author

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,New York Timesbestselling author ofEternity's Mind

"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, author ofBeasts of Tabat

"This is enchanting! I'd love to see more."Mercedes LackeyNew York Timesbestselling author

Goblin Market meets Magical Musketpunk... A great ride that also manages to cover some serious cultural terrain. Charles E. Gannon, author of the thrice-Nebula nominated Caine Riordan series

"Witchy Eye is a 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,New York Timesbestselling author

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, author ofRescue From Planet Pleasure

"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, author ofDuskfall

"[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) Butlergrew 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 ofCity of the Saints, Rock Band Fights Evil, Space Eldritch,andCrechelingfrom Wordfire Press, andWitchy Eye, Witchy Winter,Witchy Kingdom, andSerpent Daughter,andThe Cunning ManandThe Jupiter Knifewith coauthorAaron Michael Ritchey,In the Palace of Shadow and Joy,andAbbott in Darkness, from Baen.