( The Blade of Fate ) is a standalone dark fantasy novel by bestselling German author Markus Heitz . Released in 2018, it offers a gritty, action-packed narrative distinct from his expansive Dwarves saga. Plot Overview

: Kalena tells a tale of a brutal attack that revealed a "true evil" and a deep-seated human conspiracy. Together, they must navigate a world of dark magic and treachery to uncover the truth. Key Details Genre : Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy. Length : 576 pages (German edition). Publisher : Originally published by Knaur HC in March 2018.

: A formidable warrior who encounters a survivor from the forest.

: A mysterious woman who claims to have escaped a settlement within the trees.