Bard Hard - Paperback

by T. Ellery Hodges (Author)

From the multi-award-winning, Amazon bestselling author of The Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs comes a thrilling new fantasy series.

"Fantastic-if you liked The Black Tongue Thief, The Name of the Wind, and Kings of the Wyld-YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!" Amazon Reviewer, Bryn Anderson ★★★★★

Renly became the Muse's Champion for inspiration-and she delivers.
Shame she didn't mention he'd be too busy staying alive to put it to verse.

As a young musician, Renly unwittingly bound himself to the lute of Tetulinok, becoming the reluctant Champion of a Celestial Muse. Acting on her will ended in catastrophe-his sister, Chloe, left scarred beyond recognition, and Renly cast into exile.

In the Miers, peace has held since the Spirit Wars-so long as mortals stay within their bounds, and the Faen remain in the Lost Green. Crossing that line isn't just forbidden-it's suicide. But when you serve a Muse, you seldom get what you'd like.

Years later, the Muse sends Renly to a town on the edge of civilization to find a mysterious young woman. Shyloh is the mirror image of Chloe-right down to the last freckle, but untouched by the tragedy that shattered their lives.

As strangers from both sides of the boundaries begin converging on Shyloh, Renly is pulled into a web of prophecy, divine agendas, and long-buried secrets. Something ancient is stirring. Something dangerous. And Renly might be the one to tip the balance-if it doesn't destroy him first.

Redemption. Found family. Ancient gods and reluctant heroes.

Bard Hard is fantasy at its finest-layered, immersive, and smart, with a quick-witted narrator you'll love and a world that refuses to let go. Join Renly Teurig as he navigates divine chaos, fractured identities, and the unbearable burden of inspiration.