A Kingdom of Ash and Steam: The Ogress Son: A dystopian neo-dark age fantasy

by Page Zaplendam

FBT review:

Introducing "A Kingdom of Ash and Steam: The Ogress Son," a gripping dystopian neo-dark age fantasy by Page Zaplendam. Set in a world plagued by chaos, Slade, raised in isolation by the dread Annearol, seeks justice for the murder of his adoptive mother. Determined to take down those responsible, he becomes embroiled in a battle that may cost him his soul. As war looms and dark forces gather, Slade's mastery in combat and his conflicted loyalties put him at the center of a deadly game.

This gritty, steam-tech fantasy, reminiscent of Lindsay Buroker and Jonathon Yanez, is a must-read for fans of dystopian adventures and steampunk elements. With sword-fighting, romance, and a thrilling plot, "A Kingdom of Ash and Steam" will keep you on the edge of your seat. Previously published as "The Ogress' Son," this compelling tale weaves together themes of justice, vengeance, and the power of choice.

If you love indie book titles and are seeking your next captivating read, delve into the world of "A Kingdom of Ash and Steam: The Ogress Son" and discover why Page Zaplendam is a rising star in the world of dystopian fiction.

Publisher Description:

Slade’s blood stirred at the thought of defeating more of those who wreaked havoc against the people. It was a good day for a quest.

Raised in forested isolation by the dread Annearol, the Unearthly, Slade is distrustful and suspicious of his own kind. After the murder of his adoptive mother, he is determined to obtain justice, no matter the cost.

In A Kingdom of Ash and Steam….

His own desperate actions set him at odds with the crown, and he finds himself launched into fighting battles on behalf of a people he thought he was loathe to call his own. But is it justice, or is vengeance?

War is looming.

When his training and genes reveal he has combat skills well above the average warrior, he finds himself fighting for dominion over his soul as dark forces put their pieces in play to ensure a victory for themselves, no matter who is vanquished.

A gritty, neo-dark-age, steam-tech fantasy for lovers of Lindsay Buroker and Jonathon Yanez.

This work was previously published under the title, The Ogress' Son. If you already purchased the Ogress' Son, please do not purchase, the interior is the same. Appeals to lovers of dystopian adventures, steampunk elements, sword fighting, and smatterings of romance.

Page Zaplendam is a southern writer with a wide range of fiction interests. As mama to a lot of littles, she doesn’t gets her books out there as often as she’d like, but it’s not for lack of having the need to craft, create, and share new stories with the world. Besides exciting dystopian adventure tales, she also writes space opera, science fiction, and hosts a podcast on her substack, titled Hinterspace.