The Wizard of Eventide (The Goddess War, 3)

In the thrilling conclusion to Jon Skovron's epic fantasy trilogy that began with The Ranger of Marzanna, allies and enemies alike must band together to defeat an evil on a scale never before seen—and this time, the Gods are on the battlefield. As Vittorio’s empire enacts its bloody reign, the Uaine now behind him after a stunning betrayal, a reunited Sonya and Sebastian must embark on a journey to distant lands to amend past wrongs—and find unlikely allies along the way. In far Raiz, Jorge has his hands full enough with the devastation the Empire left behind. But the battle isn’t over, and the sovereignty of his nation will depend on his ability to band together the ancient houses—and recruiting a figure straight out of legend. Galina, now Queen of Izmoroz, rules her land with an iron fist in a velvet glove. But heavy is the crown, and enemies lie in wait both within and without her dominion. To realize her vision for a free Izmoroz at last, she’ll have to fight with much more than politics.

Booklist

"A thrilling conclusion to this chapter of Skovron’s tales (after The Queen of Izmoroz, 2021). The scale of the story grows from the struggles of human civilization to battles fought by the divine, while leaving space for purely human joy, which suits the arc of the trilogy admirably."

Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Ranger of Marzanna

"Skovron launches his Slavic-influenced Goddess War series with this intricate, well-told fantasy.... This is epic fantasy done right."

Kirkus on The Ranger of Marzanna

"The worldbuilding is solid, the action is nonstop, and Skovron's overall character development is exceptional (especially when it comes to the female main characters, who are all brilliantly multidimensional and identifiable) ... An undeniable page-turner that will have readers salivating for the next volume of this projected trilogy."

Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage

"The Ranger of Marzanna pits brother against sister in a bewitching, snow-swept world, where political schemes collide with the machinations of a death goddess. A magical tale of power and sacrifice, manipulation and betrayal."

Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Hope and Red

"Skovron's eye for characterization and situations is exceptional... A compelling coming-of-age yarn."

Booklist on The Ranger of Marzanna

"The start of Skovron's Goddess War epic promises lots of adventure and machination."

About the Author

Jon Skovron is the author of several young adult novels and his short stories have appeared in publications such as ChiZine and Baen's Universe. He lives just outside Washington, D.C. with his two sons and two cats. The Empire of Storms is his first adult fantasy series.

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