Tail of the Stray: Book one

The first book in a dark, character-driven epic fantasy series - for readers of Robin Hobb, Brent Weeks, and Anthony Ryan.

At five years old, Velrik is torn from Vaelwyn by raiders and sold into slavery. The last piece of clothing from home is ripped from his body. A collar takes its place.

For five years, he is property - an exotic curiosity to be displayed, corrected, and forgotten by a lord who sees him as less than sapient. When freedom finally comes, it arrives not as rescue but as a sti...