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The Crow King
A Fantasy Novel by M. H. Woodscourt
Book 1 of the Wintervale Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Quest Fantasy,
- Noblebright,
- Forbidden Magic,
- Reluctant Hero,
- Found Family
This book is for you if you're into...
- Quests where magic is forbidden and hunted by the crown
- Unlikely teams with unicorns, quirky companions, and unpredictable fae
- Enchanted forests full of ancient secrets and dangerous creatures
Magic is against the law. Will Gwyn risk execution to save his brother?
The Crow King has outlawed magic. Despite the kingdom's edict, Gwyn plunges into the ancient and deadly True Wood to find a magical cure for his dying brother. Within the shadowed realm, he must fend off more than violent and fallen fae-like Ilidreth when he learns the king is out to stop him at whatever cost.
On his desperate quest, he's joined by a unicorn, a quirky girl, and the maddest of the fallen fae. Together they must outrun enchanted crows and enemy armies, and face the ghosts of a shattered age, all while racing to save Gwyn's brother. Meanwhile, war brews between countries, and a secret order of mages hunts Gwyn down.
Yet none of this can prepare Gwyn for the harrowing truth behind the fall of the Ilidreth long, long ago, and what it means for his life and his homeland.
Wintervale is written in the tradition of noblebright fantasy such as Lord of the Rings, Prydain, Earthsea & Narnia!
with M. H. Woodscourt “ I grew up all over the place, moving over 20 times before I reached the age of 19 ... The variety of people and cultures, along with the rich tapestry of landscapes, impressed my young mind ... I credit my experiences for shaping my worldview and story themes. ”
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