Touch of Iron

A magic sword. A fated quest. When the world is on the brink, one woman dares to defy destiny…  Is the Living Blade real or just a legend?  With it… Prince Bashan could win back his kingdom.  Master Telen Diaz can free himself of the burden from his past.  Owen Smith sees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain untold knowledge.  … but for Noraya Smith, the Living Blade will bring nothing but suffering and sorrow.  "Realistic, character-driven fantasy that manages to both sever limbs and warm the heart." - Kirkus Reviews