Ashbound Oaths by Russell Carroll
Blurb:
Bards sing of glory and gold—but never the price paid in blood.
The Scepter of Cymathu lies shattered. Its destruction reverberated across the world, reshaping both the victors and the vanquished. As ancient wyrms rise, the countdown to annihilation begins. But salvation lies with a disparate band of misfits.
Grimlock, a Totem Warrior driven by rage, risks being consumed by the very beast that secured his triumph. Vigilanton, an exiled knight bound by a blood-debt, gambles everything to escape a crime lord’s grasp. Mystic Alyndra heeds the call of the Daylyns—conduits of the Goddess of Magic—and slips into an unnatural sleep. Her only hope lies with Everleigh, once devout, now reeling from revelations that shatter everything she believed.
They thought their war was over, their victory earned, but the true battle lies within. If they cannot conquer their inner demons, the growing wyrms will reduce the world to ash and ruin.
Book Title: Ashbound Oaths, The Prophecies of Zarune, Volume II
Author: Russell Carroll
Cover Artist: Jesh Art Studio
Page Count: 465
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Release Date: November 18, 2025
Available Formats: eBook, Paperback, Hardcover
Additional Details: Ashbound Oaths, the thrilling sequel to Relentless Blades, plunges readers back into the world of Zarune, forever changed by the shattering of the Scepter of Cymathu. This epic fantasy, filled with intense action, profound character struggles, and powerful magic, explores what happens to heroes after the battle ends, but peace never comes.
Author Bio:
Russell Carroll is an accomplished author focusing on dark, sword and sorcery fantasy. He passionately crafts tales of noble but flawed heroes overcoming personal demons to vanquish wicked villains, the kind of adventures he and his friends lived while playing Dungeons and Dragons. His hallmark is vivid combat so visceral that it places the reader in the middle of the action.
He released his first novel, Relentless Blades: The Prophecies of Zarune, Volume I on October 21, 2024, to much success. The thrilling sequel, Ashbound Oaths, was released on November 18, 2025. Together, they are tributes to all those who enjoy epic fantasy. You’re never too old to chase your dreams.
Russell and his family are passionate about animals and have a growing number of pets, including two German shepherds, an ackie monitor, a blue-tongue skink, a green cheek conure, a ball python, and a blue and gold macaw.
You can find out more about Russell’s work on his social media platforms where he is often referred to as The Dog Walking Author.
