Die By the Sword
From the hells beneath the hells comes a brand-new anthology of sword and sorcery adventure! DMR Books presents yet another tome of fantastic tales by some of the most exciting authors in the field today. These scribes of blood and thunder maintain the legacy of classic sword and sorcery while expanding it into uncharted terrain.
Join Morcar as he supplicates a fierce goddess in a blood ritual to avenge his kin and reclaim his home… Come face-to-face with Roman legionaries and vicious dogmen in a haunted riverside adventure of Simon of Gitta… Ride with Duke Eldol as he steeps the Conqueror's Spear in the blood of Saxon invaders and wages war on a corrupt Briton king… Hunt down a vampyre sorceress in an enchanted crystalline pyramid with Karnov, Phantom-Clad Rider of the Cosmic Ice… Whether to claim riches, a lusty wench, or their own vengeance, the latest exploits of these and other mighty heroes come to vivid life within these pages. Experience the thrill as they slay and conquer in savage lands.
The inaugural edition of this action-packed series will soon likely join the ranks of such well-regarded classic anthologies as Swords Against Darkness and Flashing Swords. Rise to the sound of battle and wipe the blood-mist from your blade. Get ready to live and DIE BY THE SWORD!
Release date: May 2023
Trade Paperback: 9” x 6”, 264 pages, $19.99
Hardcover: 9” x 6”, 264 pages, $29.99
Digital: $4.99
Stories included:
“Ardax in Antillia” by Dariel R.A. Quiogue
“The Tears of Blood” by M. Stern
“Rites of the Black Goddess” by Paul D. Batteiger
“The Sorcerer’s Scion” by Chase A. Folmar
“The Hound of the Cherusci” by Glenn Rahman
“The Heart of Vengeance” by Gregory D. Mele
“Secrets Only Dragons Know” by Howie K. Bentley
“The Key to the Blood Pyramid” by Matthew Knight
“Snow Fox and Ice Witch” by Rose Strickman
“The Abartachs’ Hostage” by Ethan Sabatella
“The Sacrifice” by Elias Varsity
Reviews:
”Die By the Sword is a strong collection of stories from fascinating newer voices... Violent action and fast-paced storytelling are ubiquitous, there is a generous serving of horror, and the stories are peppered with crowd-pleasing operatic themes like self-destructive revenge, desperate rescue missions, and rulers in exile.” (Robin Marx, Grimdark Magazine)
“There is talk of the new sword & sorcery. DMR Books has been at it longer than the rest. DMR also adheres closest to the orginal version of the genre. It is a safe bet to buy any of the anthologies if you want something like a modern version of Swords Against Darkness.” (Morgan Holmes, Castalia House)
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