A Tale of Power, Grief, and the Chains That Bind Us “Remember who you are.” Once, Jerith was only a man—a leader, a brother, a rebel fighting against a tyrant’s rule. Then, in a single moment of unleashed fury, he became something more. Something terrible. Something that even his own people fear. Now, in the ruins of Ver’Sut, the Storm Lord stands at the edge of legend. His power has shattered walls, unmade kings, and turned nature itself into his weapon. But when his own strength cost him the life of his brother, Jerith learned a truth more painful than any wound: Power without restraint is destruction. Strength without purpose is ruin. With his people looking to him as both savior and monster, Jerith must decide—will he take the broken crown they offer, ruling not by right but by fear? Or will he honor his brother’s last words and become something greater than a weapon of war? As allies watch with wary eyes, as old enemies retreat into the shadows, and as the echoes of the storm still whisper his name, Jerith must confront the one battle he has never truly fought: The war within himself. A sweeping tale of war, power, and redemption, The Storm Lord’s Burden is perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, and John Gwynne. Epic battles. - Devastating magic. - A hero haunted by his own power. Some crowns must be broken before they can be truly worn.