The Second Death of Locke
Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice.
Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to wield. They are bound together by blood and magic, but there is one truth Grey dare not reveal . . . not even to Kier.
When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into a dangerous mission, Grey will need to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to protect her secret.
For Grey is no ordinary magical well, and if she dies, all magic dies with her.
The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig and Alix E. Harrow. The first in a collection of interconnected standalones set in the same world.
The series
At the heart of this series lies Grey Flynn, a young woman bound to her mage by blood and magic, sworn to be his blade, healer, and shield. Her life is one of service and devotion, yet beneath that loyalty rests a secret so dangerous it could unravel the very foundation of their world. For Grey is no ordinary conduit of power, and if she falls, magic itself will wither with her.
Read full series description
The story moves beyond battlefield clashes and court intrigues into the intimate space where trust and betrayal blur. As Grey and Kier are pulled into a perilous quest to protect the child of a rival kingdom, every choice tests the limits of loyalty, love, and survival. Magic here is not just a weapon, but a fragile lifeline, a force that binds hearts as tightly as it binds kingdoms.
Darkly atmospheric and steeped in tension, the series draws readers into a gothic-inspired fantasy where sacrifice lingers behind every decision. It is a tale of hidden truths and haunting power, where the fate of magic itself rests on one woman’s ability to keep her secret, even from the person she loves most.
Be the first reviewer
Sign in and write the first reader review.
