Lifebinder

Inga Alenir is in peril.

The Deathbringer has been reclaimed, and the black sword's magic is the only thing keeping her alive. Meanwhile, new armies are gathering as old allies make ready to go to war once more. New enemies are tracking Inga from across Agareth, intent on ending her life before she endangers their plans. As she struggles to evade bands of assassins, a threat even more dangerous, and centuries-old, is searching for her.

But some hope remains: Inga learns of the Lifebinder, whose magic is so powerful it can bring the dead back to life. So begins the next stage of her journey-the truth of her family's downfall is waiting to be revealed, and Inga's choices will decide not only her own fate, but the fate of everyone on the continent.

Lifebinder is a continuation of Inga Alenir's story, first told in Deathbringer, Book One of The Spellsword Saga. It's story of adventure, heartache, victory and loss, and asks the question of how to live after revenge has already been won.

What Readers are Saying About Deathbringer-

"Those who like tales of revenge with protagonists who do not lose their humanity or become permanently obsessed by it will enjoy this book. Anyone who wants to see other cultures portrayed in new settings and new ways will find it entertaining as well. The novel should appeal to fantasy fans everywhere but particularly those interested in Slavic and Russian milieus, as the story has the air of Anastasia about it. Those who want a new twist on familiar tropes should find this story quite engaging."
-Caroline Furlong, Upstream Reviews (https://upstreamreviews.substack.com/)

"I fell in love with these characters... If you love a good revenge story, it's so good. I had a great time with this one!"
-The Nerdy Narrative (https://www.youtube.com/TheNerdyNarrative)

"I think this one is truly special... The world of Agareth is a vast and uncompromising one, being filled with dangers and factions striking out to meet their own ends, forging their way in a world which appears obsessed with progress. However, seeing our main protagonist, Inga, rise up to the challenge in spite of what's placed in front of her makes it all the more compelling to read."
-The Lord Otter (https://downstreampulp.substack.com/)

"Carpenter has a deft, confident style that pulls the reader in and keeps them there, connecting with the characters and exploring their world. He has crafted an exquisitely written, perfectly-paced, throughly gripping tale. I am definitely looking forward to the next installment. Highly recommended."
-S. Kirk Pierzchala, author of Echoes Through a Distant Glass, Harshest Dawn and more

K.D. McAllister, Amazon Review: "Blake absolutely stuck the landing with a highly satisfying conclusion to Inga's tragic mission and by books end I was fully invested in her, the supporting characters, the BLADE LORE, and teases of what is to come. You can just tell Blake has so much more he wants to tell us! Buy this so that he CAN! 4/5 stars"