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Peter A. Flannery’s Second DECIMUS FATE Novel Out Now in Poland!

Posted on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

The second novel in Peter A. Flannery‘s Decimus Fate series, DECIMUS FATE AND THE BUTCHER OF GUILE is now available in Poland! Published by Fabryka Słów as DECIMUS FATE I RZEŹNIK Z GUILE, it is translated by Maciej Pawlak. Here’s the synopsis…

Gdy w mieście Guile giną dwaj młodzi mężczyźni, zaskakujący rozwój wypadków rzuca Decimusa Fate i Opiekuna do rozpaczliwej walki o życie. Czarownice, mroczni zabójcy czy potwory zamieszkujące labirynt podziemnych tuneli — to wszystko tylko preludium. Podążając za prawdą i rozwiązaniem zagadki przyjdzie im bowiem stanąć twarzą w twarz z osławionym Rzeźnikiem z Guile.

Ale kto wie, czy znacznie większe zagrożenie nie czai się znacznie bliżej domu. Gdzieś, gdzie ucieczka z więzienia i zabójstwo prominentnego maga zdają się tylko drobnymi zdarzeniami dnia codziennego w wielkim portowym mieście. Codzienność jednak, zwłaszcza codzienność niezwykłych ludzi, stanowi często wstęp do wydarzeń, które wstrząsną posadami świata. Ale to, zazwyczaj, okazuje się dużo, dużo później. I o wiele za późno.

Fabryka Słów also publishes the first novel in the series — DECIMUS FATE AND THE TALISMAN OF DREAMS — in Poland, as DECIMUS FATE I TALIZMAN MARZEŃ.; and also Flannery’s acclaimed debut, BATTLE MAGE.

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in translation.

Peter Flannery’s DECIMUS FATE AND THE TALISMAN OF DREAMS Available in Poland!

Posted on Monday, July 4th, 2022

Peter A. Flannery‘s first Decimus Fate novel is available in Poland! DECIMUS FATE AND THE TALISMAN OF DREAMS is published by Fabryka Słów, as DECIMUS FATE I TALIZMAN MARZEŃ. Here’s the synopsis…

Decimus Fate — potężny mag, który wyrzekł się magii, by odpokutować dawne grzechy.

Opiekun — łowca demonów, który już na nie nie poluje.

Obaj niosą na barkach brzemię popełnionych uczynków, niewyobrażalnej straty i wzajemnej nienawiści. W każdym tli się nadal płomyk dobra i chęć zapłacenia światu za dawne uczynki.

Tajemnicza zaraza w klasztorze Tan Jit Su staje się do tego znakomitą okazją. Jednak śmiercionośna choroba, choć przerażająca, zdaje się tylko początkiem problemów, jakie spadną na obu mężczyzn w chwili ich pierwszego spotkania.

Niestety, sumienia nie da się oczyścić równie łatwo, co miecza z krwi a skrzywdzeni ludzie nie zapominają tylko dlatego, że ktoś poprosił o wybaczenie.

The novel is also available in English, published by the author. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Decimus Fate and the Tutor… A sorcerer who no longer wields magic, and a demon hunter who no longer hunts demons. Two dangerous men, each with a dark and troubled past, now forced to work together in the river city of Guile. As the story unfolds they find themselves caught in a web of danger from ruthless crime lords, vengeful assassins and evil magic-users who draw their power from the realm of demons. Will Fate and the Tutor learn to trust each other or will one sacrifice the other to save his own skin?

Fabryka Słów also publishes Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE in Poland in a split edition, MAG BITEWNY. (The novel is also available in France, Germany, and Czechia.)

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

BATTLE MAGE Out Now in French Paperback!

Posted on Monday, June 7th, 2021

Peter A. Flannery‘s acclaimed fantasy novel BATTLE MAGE is now available in mass market paperback in France! Split into two parts, it is published by Le Livre de Poche as MAGE DE BATAILLE. Here’s the synopsis…

Dans un monde en guerre peu à peu conquis par l’armée infernale des Possédés, Falco Danté est un gringalet. Pire, il est méprisé, mis à l’écart, à cause de son père qui fut un immense mage de bataille avant de sombrer dans une folie meurtrière. Alors que la Reine tente de rassembler toutes les forces armées pour repousser les Possédés, Falco prend une décision qui va l’amener aux marges du désespoir: entrer à l’académie de la Guerre, une école d’excellence pour les officiers. Là, il devra surmonter ses doutes, ceux de ses amis et même ceux de la Reine.

Le monde brûle ; seul un mage de bataille pourra sauver ce qu’il en reste. Falco réussira-t-il à libérer son pouvoir, à invoquer un dragon à sa mesure ou succombera-t-il à la folie… comme son père ?

Porté par son héros meurtri, condamné à se dépasser face au mal absolu, Mage de bataille a rencontré un formidable succès dans les pays anglo-saxons.

The French edition is translated by Patrice Louinet. The novel is also available in Germany, Poland, and Czechia. Earlier this year, the novel was nominated for Best Fantasy Novel in Poland.

Here’s the English-language synopsis…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in translation.

Peter Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE Nominated for Best Fantasy Novel in Poland!

Posted on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

We’re very happy to report that Peter A. Flannery‘s BATTLE MAGE has been nominated for the Best Fantasy Novel Award on Lubimy Czytać (the Polish Goodreads)! The award is voted on by the site’s community, and voting ends on February 28th.

A fantastic fantasy novel, with a growing number of translated editions, it’s published in Poland by Fabryka Słów, as MAG BITEWNY. Here’s the synopsis…

Nie ma uczucia silniejszego od smoczego smutku. Może tylko smocza wściekłość.

Armia nieumarłych pod wodzą demona zalewa królestwo Furii. Kolejne armie obrońców uginają się przed nieujarzmioną potęgą wroga. Ludzie zamieniają się w Opętanych i ruszają mordować własne rodziny. Świat pogrąża się w mroku, rozpaczy i dzikim przerażeniu.

Jedyną nadzieją na przetrwanie jest walka u boku maga bojowego i jego smoka. Tych jednak jest zbyt mało. Od czasu Wielkiego Opętania tylko nieliczni mają odwagę przywoływać smoki. Niektóre z nich, szalone i nieobliczalne, stanowią śmiertelne zagrożenie dla ludzi. Potrzeba wyjątkowego człowieka, by okiełznać ich moc…

Falko Dante — słabeusz w świecie wojowników, umierający na tajemniczą chorobę syn szaleńca i zdrajcy. Nie tak wyglądają bohaterowie tej wojny. A jednak to na jego barki spadnie ciężar odpowiedzialności i jemu przypadnie do odegrania rola, która zaważy na losach tysięcy ludzi.

The novel is actually published in two parts in Poland. Here are the two covers…

Here’s the English-language synopsis for the novel…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Audio Spotlight: Peter A. Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE in Germany!

Posted on Monday, September 14th, 2020

More Peter A. Flannery news! We’ve recently shared news about new translated editions available in Germany, Poland and Czechia.

In this latest Audio Spotlight, we wanted to draw your attention to the German audio editions, which are out now. Published by Random House Audio, and available via Audible, both KAMPF DER MAGIER and RÜCKKEHR DES DRACHEN are out now. The print editions of the books are published by Heyne. Here’s the Germany synopsis…

Die Welt steht am Abgrund, denn die übermächtige Armee der Besessenen überrennt ein Königreich nach dem anderen. Die Einzigen, die sie aufhalten können, sind die Kampfmagier auf ihren majestätischen Drachen. Doch das Bündnis zwischen Drachen und Menschen ist schwach geworden. Zu wenige Drachen antworten noch auf den Ruf der Magier, und die meisten von ihnen sind schwarz. Und jedes Kind weiß, dass schwarze Drachen gefährlich sind. Schwarze Drachen sind verrückt. Falco Dantes Vater, ein tapferer Kampfmagier, fiel selbst dem Wahnsinn einer solchen Kreatur zum Opfer, und sein Verlust hat Falcos ganzes Leben geprägt. Als die Armee der Besessenen auf seine Heimat zumarschiert, trifft Falco eine folgenschwere Entscheidung: Er wird in die Fußstapfen seines Vaters treten…

BATTLE MAGE is also available as an audio book in France, published exclusively via Audible — MAGE DE BATAILLE. The print editions are published by Albin Michel.

Falco Danté est un gringalet dans un monde en guerre peu à peu conquis par l’armée infernale des Possédés. Pire, Falco est méprisé, mis à l’écart, à cause de son père qui fut un immense mage de bataille avant de sombrer dans une folie meurtrière. Alors que la Reine tente de rassembler toutes les forces armées pour repousser les Possédés, Falco prend une décision qui va l’amener aux marges du désespoir: il va entrer à l’académie de la guerre, une école d’excellence pour les officiers. Là, il devra surmonter ses doutes, ceux de ses amis et même ceux de la Reine.

Le monde brûle ; seul un mage de bataille pourra sauver ce qu’il en reste. Falco réussira-t-il à libérer son pouvoir, à invoquer un dragon à sa mesure ou succombera-t-il à la folie… comme son père?

Porté par son héros meurtri, condamné à se dépasser face au mal absolu, Mage de bataille a rencontré un formidable succès dans les pays anglo-saxons.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for the book…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Peter A. Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE out in Czechia!

Posted on Monday, August 24th, 2020

In case you missed it, Peter A. Flannery‘s acclaimed fantasy novel, BATTLE MAGE, is out in Czechia! Published by Triton as BITEVNÍ MÁG, here’s the synopsis…

Svět podléhá spalujícímu stínu Posedlých a pouze moc bitevního mága ho může zachránit. Ale prastaré pouto mezi mágy a draky selhává. Příliš mnoho draků je černých.

Černí draci jsou nepřáteli lidstva.

Černí draci jsou šílení.

Falco Danté je churavý kluk ve světě válečníků, a co hůř, je synem vraha. Hnán touhou porozumět svému otci se odhodlá k činu, který ho dožene na pokraj beznaděje. Najde způsob, jak spasit svou duši před věčnými plameny pekla?

BATTLE MAGE has also been published in France (Albin Michel), Germany (Heyne), and Poland (Fabryka Słów) — in these markets, it is available as two volumes.

Here’s the English-language synopsis…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Return of the Dragon: Peter A. Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE Part 2 Available in Germany!

Posted on Thursday, August 13th, 2020

The second part of Peter A. Flannery‘s acclaimed BATTLE MAGE is out now in Germany! Published by Heyne as RÜCKKEHR DES DRACHEN, and translated by Bernhard Stäber, here’s the synopsis…

Noch immer tobt in den Sieben Königreichen von Grimm ein schrecklicher Krieg zwischen den Menschen und der übermächtigen Armee der Besessenen. Um das Blatt zugunsten der Menschen zu wenden, wagt der junge Kampfmagier Falco Dante ein ebenso kühnes wie verzweifeltes Unterfangen: Er will einen schwarzen Drachen beschwören und auf ihm in die alles entscheidende Schlacht gegen die Besessenen ziehen. Doch schwarze Drachen sind wahnsinnig, das weiß Falco besser als jeder andere, schließlich wurde sein eigener Vater von einem getötet. Dann stößt Falco auf ein Geheimnis, das tief in der Vergangenheit der Sieben Königreiche von Grimm verborgen liegt und das die schwarzen Drachen in einem völlig anderen Licht erscheinen lässt…

The first part of BATTLE MAGE is also published by Heyne, as KAMPF DER MAGIER.

The novel has also been published in France (Albin Michel) and Poland (Fabryka Słów).

Here’s the English-language synopsis…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE sallies forth in Poland!

Posted on Saturday, August 8th, 2020

Peter A. Flannery‘s BATTLE MAGE, the acclaimed fantasy novel, is now available in Poland! Available in two parts, MAG BITEWNY is published by Fabryka Słów. Here’s the synopsis for part one…

Nie ma uczucia silniejszego od smoczego smutku. Może tylko smocza wściekłość.

Armia nieumarłych pod wodzą demona zalewa królestwo Furii. Kolejne armie obrońców uginają się przed nieujarzmioną potęgą wroga. Ludzie zamieniają się w Opętanych i ruszają mordować własne rodziny. Świat pogrąża się w mroku, rozpaczy i dzikim przerażeniu.

Jedyną nadzieją na przetrwanie jest walka u boku maga bojowego i jego smoka. Tych jednak jest zbyt mało. Od czasu Wielkiego Opętania tylko nieliczni mają odwagę przywoływać smoki. Niektóre z nich, szalone i nieobliczalne, stanowią śmiertelne zagrożenie dla ludzi. Potrzeba wyjątkowego człowieka, by okiełznać ich moc…

Falko Dante – słabeusz w świecie wojowników, umierający na tajemniczą chorobę syn szaleńca i zdrajcy. Nie tak wyglądają bohaterowie tej wojny. A jednak to na jego barki spadnie ciężar odpowiedzialności i jemu przypadnie do odegrania rola, która zaważy na losach tysięcy ludzi.

The novel is also available in France (Albin Michel), Germany (Heyne), and Czechia (Triton) — we will spotlight the latter two on the site over the next couple of weeks.

Here’s the English-language synopsis…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Peter A. Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE out Next Week in Germany!

Posted on Friday, November 8th, 2019

Next week, Heyne will publish the German edition of Peter A. Flannery‘s epic fantasy novel, BATTLE MAGE! The first part (of two), it will be published on Monday, November 11th, as KAMPF DER MAGIER. Here’s the synopsis…

Die Welt steht am Abgrund, denn die übermächtige Armee der Besessenen überrennt ein Königreich nach dem anderen. Die Einzigen, die sie aufhalten können, sind die Kampfmagier auf ihren majestätischen Drachen. Doch das Bündnis zwischen Drachen und Menschen ist schwach geworden. Zu wenige Drachen antworten noch auf den Ruf der Magier, und die meisten von ihnen sind schwarz. Und jedes Kind weiß, dass schwarze Drachen gefährlich sind. Schwarze Drachen sind verrückt. Falco Dantes Vater, ein tapferer Kampfmagier, fiel selbst dem Wahnsinn einer solchen Kreatur zum Opfer, und sein Verlust hat Falcos ganzes Leben geprägt. Als die Armee der Besessenen auf seine Heimat zumarschiert, trifft Falco eine folgenschwere Entscheidung: Er wird in die Fußstapfen seines Vaters treten…

The novel has also been published in France by Albin Michel.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for the novel…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Peter A. Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE arriving soon in Germany!

Posted on Monday, September 23rd, 2019

In a couple of months, Heyne are due to publish the German edition of Peter A. Flannery‘s epic fantasy novel, BATTLE MAGE! Published on November 11th as KAMPF DER MAGIER, here’s the synopsis…

Die Welt steht am Abgrund, denn die übermächtige Armee der Besessenen überrennt ein Königreich nach dem anderen. Die Einzigen, die sie aufhalten können, sind die Kampfmagier auf ihren majestätischen Drachen. Doch das Bündnis zwischen Drachen und Menschen ist schwach geworden. Zu wenige Drachen antworten noch auf den Ruf der Magier, und die meisten von ihnen sind schwarz. Und jedes Kind weiß, dass schwarze Drachen gefährlich sind. Schwarze Drachen sind verrückt. Falco Dantes Vater, ein tapferer Kampfmagier, fiel selbst dem Wahnsinn einer solchen Kreatur zum Opfer, und sein Verlust hat Falcos ganzes Leben geprägt. Als die Armee der Besessenen auf seine Heimat zumarschiert, trifft Falco eine folgenschwere Entscheidung: Er wird in die Fußstapfen seines Vaters treten…

The novel has also been published in France by Albin Michel.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for the novel…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Peter A. Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE out now in French Audio!

Posted on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

The French audiobook edition of Peter A. Flannery‘s BATTLE MAGE is out now! Published as MAGE DE BATAILLE by Audible in two parts, here’s the synopsis…

Falco Danté est un gringalet dans un monde en guerre peu à peu conquis par l’armée infernale des Possédés. Pire, Falco est méprisé, mis à l’écart, à cause de son père qui fut un immense mage de bataille avant de sombrer dans une folie meurtrière. Alors que la Reine tente de rassembler toutes les forces armées pour repousser les Possédés, Falco prend une décision qui va l’amener aux marges du désespoir: il va entrer à l’académie de la guerre, une école d’excellence pour les officiers. Là, il devra surmonter ses doutes, ceux de ses amis et même ceux de la Reine.

Le monde brûle ; seul un mage de bataille pourra sauver ce qu’il en reste. Falco réussira-t-il à libérer son pouvoir, à invoquer un dragon à sa mesure ou succombera-t-il à la folie… comme son père ?

Porté par son héros meurtri, condamné à se dépasser face au mal absolu, Mage de bataille a rencontré un formidable succès dans les pays anglo-saxons.

The print edition of the novel (also available in two parts) is published by Albin Michel.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for the novel…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Peter A. Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE continues his campaign in France…

Posted on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019

Tomorrow, Albin Michel will publish the second part of Peter A. Flannery‘s BATTLE MAGE in France! Published as MAGE DE BATAILLE, here’s the synopsis…

Falco Danté était un gringalet dans un monde en guerre. Pire, Falco était méprisé, mis à l’écart, à cause de son père qui fut un immense mage de bataille avant de sombrer dans une folie meurtrière. Mais à l’Académie de la guerre, Falco a bien changé : il est devenu plus puissant, il a gagné le respect de ses compagnons d’arme. Il ne lui reste plus qu’une épreuve pour devenir un mage de bataille à part entière : le rite d’Assay. S’il réussit, il aura le droit d’invoquer son dragon, son âme sœur dans la lutte contre les Possédés.

Dans le camp adverse, son ennemi juré, le démon Marchio Dolor progresse sans relâche vers la victoire. L’Humanité ne s’est jamais trouvée aussi proche de l’extinction totale.

Pour Falco et ses compagnons, l’heure de la bataille finale va bientôt sonner.

The first part of the novel was published last year, also by Albin Michel. The covers for the two parts make for quite the epic, eye-catching, and rather toasty image…

Here’s the English-language synopsis for the novel…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in Translation.

Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE enters the fray in France!

Posted on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

The first part of Peter A. Flannery‘s fantasy novel BATTLE MAGE is out in France! Published by Albin Michel as MAGE DE BATAILLE, here’s the synopsis…

Falco Danté est un gringalet dans un monde en guerre peu à peu conquis par l’armée infernale des Possédés. Pire, Falco est méprisé, mis à l’écart, à cause de son père qui fut un immense mage de bataille avant de sombrer dans une folie meurtrière. Alors que la Reine tente de rassembler toutes les forces armées pour repousser les Possédés, Falco prend une décision qui va l’amener aux marges du désespoir: il va entrer à l’académie de la guerre, une école d’excellence pour les officiers. Là, il devra surmonter ses doutes, ceux de ses amis et même ceux de la Reine.

Le monde brûle ; seul un mage de bataille pourra sauver ce qu’il en reste. Falco réussira-t-il à libérer son pouvoir, à invoquer un dragon à sa mesure ou succombera-t-il à la folie… comme son père?

Porté par son héros meurtri, condamné à se dépasser face au mal absolu, Mage de bataille a rencontré un formidable succès dans les pays anglo-saxons.

The second volume is due out early next year (cover at end). Here’s the novel’s English-language synopsis…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in translation.