The Art of Destiny

In the sequel to The Art of Prophecy, Jian, the former chosen hero, must find his own path with the help of a band of unlikely allies. Jian joins forces with Taishi, his grandmaster, and recruits a band of elderly grandmasters to help him become her heir. Qisami, an assassin on a secret mission, takes on a new identity and discovers friendship, found family, and a new purpose. Sali, the exiled clain, discovers that she is a leader and revolutionary. This exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family is a glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 624 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2023
Publisher: Daphne Press

Once upon a time, a hero was believed to be the chosen one, destined to defeat the Eternal Khan, an immortal god king. However, the prophecy was wrong. Jian, the former chosen hero, is now an ordinary young man trying to find his way in the world. But destiny has something else in store for him.

Jian meets Taishi, his grumpy grandmaster, who teaches him the ways of her powerful family war art. Jian has a long way to go before he can become her heir, but with the help of his new allies, he may yet fulfill his extraordinary destiny.

Jian recruits a band of elderly grandmasters who have come out of retirement to train him and help him on his quest. Among them is Qisami, an assassin on a secret mission to protect a powerful noblewoman from her enemies. As Qisami goes undercover, she forms unexpected friendships and finds a new purpose in life.

Sali, another hero, thought her fate was already laid before her. She was supposed to be looking for the next Eternal Khan, but instead, she finds herself exiled from everything she ever knew. As she leads the survivors in search of a new home, Sali discovers her true leadership skills and becomes a revolutionary.

The characters in the story face many challenges and obstacles as they navigate their way through a world filled with magic and martial arts. They must confront their own doubts and fears and learn to trust each other in order to overcome the impossible.

The sequel to "The Art of Prophecy" is a magnificent exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family. It is a glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes, filled with adventure, romance, and epic battles.

The story is written with exquisite detail and vivid imagery, transporting the reader to a world of magic and wonder. The characters are complex and well-developed, with their own unique personalities and motivations.

The themes of destiny, choice, and the power of self-discovery are central to the story. The characters must learn to accept their own flaws and weaknesses and find their own path in life, even if it means going against the expectations of others.

The sequel to "The Art of Prophecy" is a must-read for fans of fantasy and adventure. It is a story that will leave you inspired, touched, and filled with hope for the future.

Weight: 886g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 55 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837840151