Freeblade

The Holy Land is where the virtuous go to die... good thing Aveline does not fear death.

In the fires of the Third Crusade, a young and principled knight sets out to the Holy Land accompanied by the Order of the Silver Sword. Primed with steel and scripture, her convictions weigh heavy in her heart.

Aveline, otherwise known as Ava, is a nun turned crusader. She has turned in her bible for blades, and raises her sword against those who she perceives as her enemy.

But the Holy Land will not permit this pious soul such easy passage, and the man she answers to has made it his mission to ensure she never clasps her hands in prayer again.

In this dark, multi-cultural historical war drama, Vinland Saga meets Lions of Al-Rassan. A story about the brutality of war, the fleeting nature of hope, and the eternal struggle between faith in the divine and human autonomy.

Book 1 Complete.

Book 2 Complete.

Book 3 Ongoing.

What to expect:

• Character-driven historical fiction set during the Crusades

• No magic, fantasy races, LitRPG mechanics, or power progression

• A strong focus on religion, theology, morality, and philosophy

• Multiple POV characters and long-form character arcs

• Mature themes, including violence, trauma, abuse, and sexuality

• An underlying political intrigue plotline 

• Seinen-inspired Literary Fiction with Genre Fiction elements