Books by Ed McDonald

Step into the desolate heart of "Blackwing," where the relentless Misery claims all but the bravest. Captain Ryhalt Galharrow leads the Blackwings in a crumbling republic on the brink of annihilation. When the raven tattoo on his arm tears itself free to deliver a critical message, Galharrow is thrust into a perilous mission alongside a mysterious noblewoman. Together, they must unravel the enigma of a long-dead sorcerer, for within the citadel lurk traitors, flesh-eaters, and the restless spirits of the wastelands. The stakes are impossibly high—fail to solve this ancient riddle, and the malevolent Deep Kings will rise to engulf the world in darkness. Decades have passed since the war with the Eastern Empire ended in a fragile stalemate, held at bay by Nall's Engine, a formidable wizard-crafted weapon. But the Misery, a cursed no man's land of spectral horrors and twisted magic, stands as a testament to its power. As Galharrow investigates a besieged frontier fortress, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very core of the republic. With the Engine mysteriously silenced, he must rely on the noblewoman's extraordinary magic to survive. "Blackwing" is a gripping, gritty epic fantasy that will captivate fans of Mark Lawrence, Scott Lynch, and Daniel Polansky. Join the ranks of enchanted readers and discover a world where the stakes are as vast as the sky itself.

In "Crowfall: The Raven's Mark Book Three" by Ed McDonald, the saga of Everett Singh reaches a thrilling crescendo. Having narrowly escaped the clutches of the malevolent Charlotte Villiers, Everett pays a steep price—the loss of his father, the brilliant physicist Tejendra Singh, who is now stranded in one of the multiverse's parallel worlds. Aboard the Everness, Everett delves into the mysteries of the Infundibulum, a complex map of worlds crafted by his father, seeking the elusive Heisenberg jump that could lead him and his crew to another universe. Yet, danger looms as Charlotte Villiers remains relentlessly one step ahead, her dark machinations threatening every move Everett makes. As Everett navigates the treacherous paths of the multiverse, he is propelled by a singular drive: to reunite with his father and outwit Villiers once and for all. This installment promises a breathtaking blend of high-stakes adventure, intricate world-building, and the timeless struggle between good and evil. With its vivid imagination and heart-pounding action, "Crowfall" is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy and parallel worlds. Dive into this spellbinding tale where the boundaries of reality blur and destinies are forged in the stars.