In the Palace of Shadow and Joy: Volume 1

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NEW FAR-FUTURE PLANETARY ADVENTURE

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Indrajit Twang is the four hundred twenty-seventh epic poet of his people, the only person alive to carry their entire epic history and mythology in his head. His people are dwindling in number, and if he cant find a successor in the great city of Kish, their story will disappear with them.

Fix grew up a foundling on the ancient streets of Kish and is making his living as a mercenary. The woman he loves married someone else, and Fix has turned to buying and selling risk on the black marketbut is he trying to impress her, or prove something to himself

Indrajit and Fix have been hired by a powerful risk-merchant to protect the life of opera star Ilsa without Peer for the duration of a risk contract hes taken on. When an attempt is made on Ilsas life, Indrajit and Fix find themselves hunted by multiple mercenary squads and targeted by some of the most powerful men in Kish. Will they be able to save themselves, not to mention protect Ilsa, in the Palace of Shadow and Joy

Praise for Witchy Winter:
Butler follows Witchy Eye with 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 that gives the genre a new twist. Booklist

Praise for Witchy Eye and 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 worldbuilding. Dave Butler is a great storyteller.Larry Correia

Witchy Eye is 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

Davids 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! Id 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 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

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 influenced 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, and Witchy Kingdomfrom Baen Books. Read more about Dave and his writing at http://davidjohnbutler.com, and follow him on Twitter: @davidjohnbutler.