The Freebooters (The World of Espa)

The Witch and the Blade is the first book in The Freebooters; andis the 11th book in the world of Espa, an epic fantasy saga.This book unfolds alongside the events of Valhelm, The Dragon.

Dive into a fresh chapter of the world of Espa, perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike. The Reader can start with this book, kicking off The...

Plankholder is the gripping second installment in the Freebooters series and the twelfth entry in the sweeping Espa Chronicle.

This chapter delves deeper into the world of the Freebooters, a legendary millennia-old mercenary company renowned for their unorthodox strategies and unshakable bonds of loyalty.

Follow the rise of Jael, once dismissed as...

The Noose of Thorns is the third installment in the immersive Freebooters series and the fourteenth book in the expansive World of Espa saga. This chapter plunges deeper into the lives of the Freebooters, a storied mercenary company with millennia of history, as they navigate the aftermath of pivotal changes from their foothold in the bustling...

The Word is the fourth installment in the Freebooters series and the fifteenth book in the expansive World of Espa saga. This compelling collection of ten short stories delves into the origins of some of the most iconic members of the Freebooters, exploring the trials, choices, and circumstances that led them to join the legendary mercenary...

The odyssey of Jael Lyonheart, as he is thrust into the life of a prisoner, and separated from his family, the Freebooters.
Lyonheart is a Freebooters tale that stands begins the Freebooters Odyssey story arc, offering an intimate focus on a single member of the company and his harrowing journey after being captured by the enigmatic and dangerous...

Picking up where Lyonheart left off, Jael’s journey presses onward as he searches for the scattered Freebooters and his beloved, Danni. Joined by Arcos and Genna, Jael reconnects with long-lost family members, unearths deeper truths about honor and duty, and forges unexpected alliances in the unlikeliest of places. His relentless pursuit brings...

Picking up where Homecoming left off, Jael, Genna, Arcos, Cargan, and Senator Barister press forward in their search for the Freebooters. Their journey takes them to the mage-ruled city of The Jewel, where they work with powerful archmagi to breach an ancient magical prison, uncovering secrets long buried. Along the way, Jael trains as a knight...

In the gripping conclusion of the Freebooters’ Odyssey story arc, Jael, broken but unyielding continues on his quest to unite all the captured and missing Freebooters. As the party faces trials together, Jael deepens his ties with his newfound family, battling ancient evils that threaten their mission and enduring devastating losses that will...

After the Odyssey, the hunt for the Noose of Thorns continues. Jael, broken but unyielding, embarks on a new odyssey alongside Genna, vowing to bring Derric and the Noose of Thorns to justice. Determined to track Derric, the pair discovers he has fled to the Iron Kingdom.

However, upon reaching the island, Genna is unable to confront her own...

The Freebooters have survived captivity, betrayal, and loss, but their fight is far from over. As they regroup, old wounds remain unhealed, and new conflicts threaten to tear them apart. Their pursuit of a dangerous enemy leads them deep into Raakonia, where shadows of the past collide with the dangers of the present.

Meanwhile, Jael and Genna...

Epic fantasy. Grimdark, and elements of Dark Fantasy. Romance and occasional spice. Deep characters and long plot arcs. Mercenaries. Welcome to the Freebooters.

With Jael gone, the Freebooters turn to Eruch as captain. As they rebuild their ranks and take on a host of new mates, something begins to shift. Eruch is changing—becoming harder,...

Epic fantasy. Grimdark, and elements of Dark Fantasy. Romance and occasional spice. Deep characters and long plot arcs. Mercenaries. Welcome to the Freebooters.

Freebooter is the sixth and conclusive volume of the Noose & Gallows story arc, and the twelfth Freebooters book.
The Freebooters have faced betrayal, exile, and loss, but nothing has...

Epic fantasy. Grimdark, and elements of Dark Fantasy. Romance and occasional spice. Deep characters and long plot arcs. Mercenaries. Welcome to the Freebooters.

The dragon is dead. The smoke has cleared. But what remains are ash... and scars. Half a year after their most brutal campaign, the Freebooters are alive, but far from whole. Their keep...