Traitor of Redwinter

The second book in Ed McDonald's Redwinter Chronicles, Traitor of Redwinter is full of deadly politics, ancient powers . . . and a young woman navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem.
Raine is a member of the Draoihn, a sect of powerful magic users who hold the realm together in precarious balance. But Raine has a secret. She can see the dead, and her forbidden magic could get her killed by the very people she counts as friends. As Raine works desperately to hide her gift, rebellious lords across the land threaten anarchy in the wake of the king's failing health, and she is pulled into a web of treachery and deceit even the most powerful of magic users would struggle to navigate. Raine might be the one person who could hold back the impending chaos. For the lords are backed by dark powers they do not understand. If certain doom is to be avoided, Raine will need to embrace her terrible magic and discover how powerful she could truly become. What readers are saying about Traitor of Redwinter: 'One of the best fantasy writers out there . . . some of the most creative worldbuilding, imaginative magic, and a richly detailed history shrouded in mystery . . . you absolutely must pick up this series' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A delicious Scottish folklore infused fantasy world . . . the author makes an effort to show the good side of humanity . . . What an underrated gem this series is' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Traitor of Redwinter levels the up in every aspect, and the results are incredible' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'LIGHT ABOVE! THIS WAS JUST BRILLIANT!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Damn, is this book GOOD' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I literally could not put this book down . . . Highly recommended for fans of "found" families, magic schools and dark fantasy stories with kick ass female protagonists' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book is amazing! . . . So many shocking moments and reveals' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Ed McDonald studied ancient history at the University of Birmingham and holds an MA in medieval history from the University of London. He lives and works in London, is a keen martial artist and specializes in the Italian longsword. Learn more at edmcdonaldwriting.com.