The Unspoken Name

The Unspoken Name is my first novel. It was awarded Best Debut Fantasy Novel in the r/Fantasy Stabby Awards and was nominated for the Best First Novel category in the Locus Awards. Its sequel The Thousand Eyes will be available in 2022.

What if you knew how and when you will die?

Csorwe does. She will climb the mountain, enter the Shrine of the Unspoken, and gain the most honored title: sacrifice. On the day of her foretold death, however, a powerful mage offers her a new fate.

Csorwe leaves her home, her destiny, and her god to become the wizard's loyal sword-hand -- stealing, spying, and killing to help him reclaim his seat of power in the homeland from which he was exiled.

But Csorwe and the wizard will soon learn – gods remember, and if you live long enough, all debts come due.

The Unspoken Name is my debut novel, available from Tor Books and Tor UK from February 2020.

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“Jam-packed with intrigue and excitement. Lyrical, immersive prose masterfully conveys complex worldbuilding. Epic fantasy fans are sure to be impressed by this expertly crafted adventure.”

Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)

“A vibrant fantasy realm overflowing with loyalty, betrayal, murder, vengeful gods, and sacrifice.”

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The characters around Csorwe are delightful and maddening by turns, creating an action-packed and emotionally engaging story.

Library Journal (Debut of the Month)