Some lies are best left buried… Laoch and Sura are grizzled veterans of the Crusades, thrust into a violent new conflict when a strange enemy crashes into an alchemical experiment, setting off a wave of long-forgotten spiritfire that tears through the realm, spreading fear in its wake. Seeking the truth behind the magic, a young queen is blocked at every turn by the shadowy machinations of Lord Penance, the Gods’ Overseer. And while whispers echo in the Seven Houses of an ancient evil’s return, Laoch and the dishonoured elven warrior Sura must face their desperate foe alone. With the Royal Court paralysed by inaction, they are thrown into a world of soul-magic, Gods’ weapons and ancient spirits where nothing is as it seems, and the world they thought they knew unravels to reveal a deadly, long-buried secret. One even the Gods fear. A dark fantasy layered with formidable soul-magic, riveting action and twists that turn a world on its head, A Dragon of the Veil is the first book in the Warriors of Spirit and Bone series. Perfect for readers of Andy Peloquin's Darkblade assassin, the gritty malice of Abercrombie’s First Law trilogy, and the dark intricacy of Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion series. “Took me completely and utterly by surprise, I must say. It’s truly an incredible start to a new, dark and epic fantasy series.” — SFFInsiders.com “Diabolical magic and alchemical mayhem…” — DB Rook, author of Callus & Crow “The world-building is so unique…” — Abel Montero, author of The Crimson Fire “What a ride! Power-packed world-building with layers of deception, half-forgotten myths and unorthodox characters.” — Paul G. Zareith, author of The Grandmaster’s Gamble “I’m hooked. I loved the intricate way the mysteries of the world were revealed.” — Justin Greer, author of The Garden Knight series “With plenty of action, political intrigue and a unique backdrop, A Dragon of the Veil is fantastic…” — The Fantasy Book Nerd Blog “An elaborate new world of wicked queens, wyrms, and unlikely antiheroes, A Dragon of the Veil is a classic genre escape that artfully mixes elements of arcanepunk and high fantasy… outstanding.” — SPR Review “If you’re looking for puppies and flowers, this is not the book for you. The darker elements made for a fascinating story of a desperate world right at the tipping point.” — Witty & Sarcastic Book Club “The action sequences were phenomenal … they didn't let up; I stayed open-mouthed for a few pages until I turned again.” — What Aimee Reads Blog The Warriors of Spirit and Bone trilogy continues with A City of Ashes , and finishes with A Queen in Blood . "Introducing an elaborate new world of wicked queens, wyrms, and unlikely antiheroes, A Dragon of the Veil by Nick Snape is a classic genre escape that artfully mixes elements of arcanepunk and high fantasy. In a world where the entrenched forces of tradition and religion are being strengthened by ominously familiar science and technology, a Queen hopes to finally eliminate the bastions of Unbelievers with a devastating new weapon. A once-heroic washout of a warrior is given a final chance at heroism to save his realm and the dragons who call it home, only to find that loyalties and morality are not always aligned. Bound together with lavish descriptive language and a patiently unfurled plot, this is a riveting start to a new fantasy series from an undeniably skilled storyteller, who shows impressive flexibility as a writer with this fully realized work of fantasy, which matches the astounding scope of his previous science fiction series." Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★★ "A Dragon of the Veil' by Nick Snape took me completely and utterly by surprise, I must say. It's truly an INCREDIBLE start to a new, dark epic fantasy series. Pretty much every aspect was very well written and excellently presented, right from the characters, the plot, and even the world building. And although the first half did feel a little bit complex, confusing, and somewhat overwhelming, by the end, I just couldn't help but applaud the execution of it all. For me personally, this was a GEM of an indie find, and one that I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you check out!" Indyman, SFFInsiders