The Blood Dimmed Tide

The sequel to 2023's The Judas Blossom; a sprawling historical fantasy with high stakes at the heart of war...

Deep within the Mongol Empire, a new threat is rising. One so dangerous that it could overshadow the legacy of Genghis Khan and change the world.

Kaivon, the last Persian General, is celebrating as Hulagu Khan’s dream of conquering the whole world lies in tatters and his Empire stands on the brink of another civil war. But the fight is not yet done, as Mongol invaders still occupy Persia.

Temujin, the youngest son of Hulagu, has come into his powers and seeks to wrest them away from his father and the Empire. Recruited by others like him, Temujin seeks to restore balance to the world and learn how to control his growing abilities.

Kokochin is the newest member of a secret society that protects Persia. She has found her purpose, but her double life has been exposed. Now, she must find a way to escape the clutches of The Empress, who seeks to use her as a weapon, for Hulagu.

The sequel to Stephen Aryan’s acclaimed The Judas Blossom, The Blood Dimmed Tide combines the history of the Mongol Empire’s bloodthirsty invasion of Persia with a unique magical world.Stephen Aryan is the author of the Age of Darkness and Age of Dread trilogies. His first novel, Battlemage, was a finalist for the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for best debut fantasy novel. It also won the inaugural Hellfest Inferno Award in France. He has previously written a comic book column and reviews for Tor.com. In addition, he has self-published and kickstarted his own comics.