The Skeleth: Book 2 of The Nethergrim Trilogy

For the lords of the north, land is power. The Nethergrim, now awake and free to wreak its evil upon the world, offers the promise of victory to those ruthless enough to accept its foul bargain. One ambitious lord, eager for the chance to conquer and rule, succumbs to temptation and helps to free the Skeleth—eerie, otherworldly beings said to be unstoppable in battle. The Skeleth merge with the bodies of their victims, ruling their minds and turning them into remorseless killers. Worse yet, to kill the man inside the Skeleth only frees it to seize a new host, starting a cycle of violence that has no end.

Such chilling tales are not enough to stop young Edmund, innkeeper’s son and would-be wizard, from seeking for a way to turn back the oncoming tide of destruction. Along with his best friends—Katherine the trainer of war-horses and Tom the runaway slave—Edmund searches for a magical weakness in the Skeleth, something that might allow him to break their never-ending curse. The three friends join with the legendary hero Tristan in a battle of courage, wisdom, wits and sacrifice to stop the Skeleth from ravaging their homeland and all they hold dear.

This adventurous tale that marries earthly greed to otherworldly evil is perfect for fans who enjoy the epic worlds of John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice, Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones.

Reviews of The Skeleth

“A solid contender for the teen answer to Game of Thrones.” — Kirkus

“Jobin has expanded this fantasy adventure into a series of epic proportions… the kind of series that hooks both new and veteran readers.” — Booklist

“…Its high-concept fantasy and deeply-layered mythology are so rich that they will satisfy fans of Robert Jordan, Game of Thrones, or Chronicles of Narnia. Worth the wait, The Skeleth proves that The Nethergrim is a fantasy epic sure to live a long, well-worn life.”— Risingshadow.net

“The ‘Nethergim Trilogy Series’ is highly recommended for young readers who enjoy fantasy, magic and medieval battles. The characters are well developed and complex and even though the young characters have difficult lives, modern day teenagers can still relate…”— Examiner.com