Greetings, travelers. Today, we’re thrilled to return to the Otherworld by venturing to a realm of pulp fantasy in a tale that carries all the swagger and sharp wit of the sword and sorcery legends of old.  If you enjoy travelling into the shadowed alleyways and political maelstroms of rich fantasy worlds, you’ll love today’s feature.  Read on to learn more about Valen the Rogue and the Starlit Scepter.

Author David Palmer demonstrates with ease that there’s still plenty of magic to explore in his second book of the Adventures of Valen the Rogue series, Valen the Rogue and the Starlit Scepter.  Palmer has a talent for writing stories that feel like they’ve leapt from the pages of a lost pulp anthology.  They’re fast-paced, atmospheric, and brimming with character.  From roguish charm, to layered moral dilemmas, this sophomore title raises the stakes. The title character isn’t the only one that gets a chance to shine, as even the world is brimming with tension and secrets, and Palmer’s ability to craft a living, breathing backdrop makes readers feel like they’ve stepped into a long-lost corner of the Empire themselves. Of course, Valen, with his code of honor and blade at the ready, anchors it all with sharp dialogue and a sharper wit.

A contemporary fantasy novella in the vein of pulp sword and sorcery classics, Valen the Rogue and the Starlit Scepter features a master thief in a world of shadows. His journey leads him to Maristella, a city in the throws of celebration, where an uneasy peace exists between the natives and their Imperial overlords. Faith and power clash beneath cold stars. But when the Praetor of Stellentia summons him, Valen realizes his flight from the Empire has only just begun.

Caught between the Praetor’s ambition, a mysterious prophecy, and the promise of an ancient covenant, Valen must decide whether to play the Praetor’s game… or disappear before he is swallowed by forces greater than himself.

If you’re a fan of stories where danger lurks behind every smile, and a good heist can turn into a war between gods and empires, this is one you won’t want to miss. With Palmer’s crisp prose and cinematic pacing, is an excellent addition to any fantasy reader’s library, especially those who miss the thrill of classic sword and sorcery with a modern twist.  Now is the best time to follow Valen as his legend grows ever bolder.  Check out Valen the Rogue and the Starlit Scepter (The Adventures of Valen the Rogue Book 2) on Amazon today! You can also check out the author’s website at https://davidpalmer.xyz/. 

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