That Self-Same Metal: Book 1

The Forge & Fracture Saga tells the captivating tale of a teenage sword expert caught in the midst of a dangerous Fae uprising.

Joan Sands, sixteen years old, is a skilled craftsman responsible for creating and maintaining the stage blades used by William Shakespeare's famed acting troupe, The King's Men. Her exceptional talent with blades stems from a magical gift the power to control metal bestowed upon her by her Head Orisha, Ogun. As members of an Orisha-blessed family, the Sands have long been vigilant in monitoring the Fae hidden within London.

While they usually only observe the faint magical aura surrounding Fae trying to blend into human society, recent times have seen a surge in violent Fae attacks. When Joan injures a formidable Fae and rescues the son of a ruthless lord, she becomes entangled in a deadly web of political schemes spanning both the human world and the realm of the Fae.

Swashbuckling and romantic, this series starter delivers an unforgettable story and a heroine unlike any other.