Dive into an engrossing, epic fantasy
Everyone saw the Empire’s hero. No one saw the dark power behind him.
Intense! Joe Sterk has created an engrossing, epic fantasy that dives deep into the souls of his characters as they're stretched to their very limits. Chocked full of suspense and political intrigue, Son of the Borderlands gets to the heart of what it means to be family, where we came from and where we belong.
Jen Braaksma
Author of Amaranth
The story is comparable to George R.R. Martin’s decidedly dark A Song of Ice and Fire series for its brilliantly three-dimensional characters (even secondary characters), rich world-building complemented by a meticulously historied backstory, intricate plotlines, and nonstop action throughout.
This is an excellent beginning to the saga, not to be missed.
BLUEINK REVIEW
Notable Book, Top 5% of books reviewed!
It’s not often that epic fantasy intersects with intrigue and a form of suspense more often regulated to the thriller genre, but Son of the Borderlands achieves all this and more.
On par with the inviting world of Patrick Rothfus and other epic fantasy creators, Son of the Borderlands cements action with moral, ethical, and psychological conundrums to keep the story fast-paced, the protagonist’s evolution believable and wondrous, and the results unpredictable and thoroughly immersive.
diane donovan
Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Reviews
The past is still, but never silent.
In a realm carved by the clash of gods and men, Agni Kazirian defied both to become the empire’s greatest warrior. But no one knows what guides him, the wisdom of an ancient shade that leads him to both genius and savagery. As dark forces awaken, Agni must decide which to follow—one threatens death, the other, something worse. Will he rise as the savior of his people, or the architect of their ruin?
Meet the Author
Joseph Sterk
Joseph (Joe) Sterk has created fantasy worlds from the day he first picked up a book. His fascination with myth, human nature, and the mind drew this one out of his imagination and onto paper. He lives in the Northeast US with his house panther, Nocturne.
Reviews
What Readers Think
"A gripping journey through a dangerous world cloaked in lore and rich in ancestral magic.
The characters are nuanced and complex and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
A perfect blend of high fantasy and adventure, with twists that will leave you wanting more."
"Agni Kazirian, Son of the Borderlands, is portrayed as an extraordinary, mystical, higher being. Agni, his forbidden love Kali, and an extensive cast of characters are brought to life in exquisite detail, exhibiting complexity with depth of character. Son of the Borderlands is an epic storyline of high adventures through mystical lands which cannot help but sweep you up in the journey!"