Warlords of Wyrdwood

The Forester known as Cahan led the village of Harn in rebellion against the all-powerful, oppressive forces of the Rai. A great victory was won, but to avoid retaliation he must lead the people of Harn into the Wyrdwood.

Cahan never wanted this responsibility, but fate has its eye on him, and without him the people will be helpless against the terrors of the forest. 

• Praise for Gods of the Wyrdwood:
  
  "This is a splendid fantasy work, full of RJ’s trademark invention. Highly recommended." B>Adrian Tchaikovsky 
  
  "At times lyrical and others stark in its depiction of battle, Gods of the Wyrdwood has all the delicious worldbuilding of a 90s fantasy you’d want to cut your teeth on but with characters & situations that resonate with modernity." B>Linden A. Lewis, author of The First Sister
  
  "A triple-threat of world-building, character and plot, Gods of the Wyrdwood represents the work of an experienced novelist at the top of his game. This is Avatar meets Dune—on shrooms." B>SFX Magazine
  
  Praise for RJ Barker:
  
  "A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word." B>Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons on The Bone Ships
  
  "The Bone Ships is excellent. Aside from the standout writing, it's one of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years." B>Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author
  
  "I absolutely loved it. A whole lot of swashbuckling awesomeness by RJ Barker. He has crafted a fascinating world and a twisty plot, both rooted in characters I came to care about. A definite winner for me." B>John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the Gods on The Bone Ships
  
  "Blood of Assassins is a brilliant and often beautiful piece of literature from one of the most talented writers out there." I>Fantasy Faction
  
  "Often poignant and always intriguing, Age of Assassins reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller." B>Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Age of Assassins
  
  "Outstanding. Beautifully written, perfectly paced and assured. Kept me reading well into the early hours of the morning. A wonderful first book—a wonderful book, period—that should be at the very top of your to-read list."
  James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Age of Assassins