Histria Books is thrilled to announce the release of Cries of Embers Past, the second volume in Edward Loom’s Thanatium Heros series, along with the paperback edition of the acclaimed first installment, Shards of Fate.
In Cries of Embers Past, Loom takes readers deeper into the haunted, war-scarred realm of Valghenthra. Ancient forces stir, and the fate of kingdoms teeters on a knife’s edge. Here, young warrior Thaidren, torn between his unwanted legacy and the staggering power of Urostmarn, grapples with the cost of becoming the Lifereaper.
“Edward Loom returns to this massive fictional universe with a sharper, more confident hand, expanding the world and deepening the emotional and thematic weight of the story. What emerges is a sequel that is not only bigger and darker, but also more intimate and affecting.” – Deviant Quill Reviews.
Alongside this release, Shards of Fate, the book that first drew readers into Loom’s strikingly original world, is now available in paperback. Celebrated for its immersive writing and nuanced characters, it’s the perfect starting point for new fans eager to discover this spectacular dark fantasy series.
Readers’ Favorite calls it “a riveting dark fantasy filled with heart-pounding action, fascinating and rich world-building, magic, betrayal, intriguing creatures, and mystery. This absolute page-turner is a must-read for all fans of epic fantasy as it’s engagingly written and finely detailed.”
Edward Loom was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, and has spent over a decade crafting the world of Thanatium Heros. His stories blend epic fantasy with the intensity of dark coming-of-age stories.
