In The Road of Vultures, Albert Lord’s electrifying debut and the first installment of The Vengeful Warrior Trilogy, the Kingdom of Estravia crumbles under the weight of a revenge-fueled war.
As the ruthless Zlikrej brothers launch a brutal campaign to seize power, they leave only blood and ash in their wake—including Prince Luka Vernik’s home, Vernikport.
Now, Luka must rise—not only to avenge his fallen people, but to save his country. His journey blends the brooding intensity of Brandon Sanderson’s Kaladin with the cutting wit of Joe Abercrombie’s finest. But vengeance is no simple path.
The Zlikrej aren’t mindless villains—they’re heirs to an exile, seeking their birthright with terrifying conviction. Omarius crushes enemies with his war hammer, while Privus wields devastating elemental magic: impaling foes with ice, hurling boulders, suffocating with wind, or incinerating with fire. Their volatile brother Drugi brings chaos and intrigue to every battlefield. Together, they rival Martin’s Lannisters in both complexity and cruelty.
Lord’s vivid prose brings the world to life, from the bustling alleys of Glavin Street to the haunted Sova Woods. The phoenix flags, the Divine Circle of Sila, and a world pulsing with varying kinds of magic create a setting rich with culture and consequence. The Kingdom of Estravia is a vibrant world, brutally thrust into chaos and war.
But Luka doesn’t fight alone.
Queen Vanessa, regal and relentless, holds a broken kingdom together while grieving her losses. Serena Tomkins, both captive and saboteur, navigates power with unnerving grace. Priestess Teya unearths hidden truths with soul magic that transcends steel. And then there’s Reishi—the eccentric, enigmatic wizard with secrets deeper than his liquor collection. He becomes part teacher, part unreliable ally, but always a complete mystery.
Together, these characters elevate The Road of Vultures into something more than a vengeance tale—it’s a pulse-pounding, morally complex saga where every choice leaves a scar.
Will Luka claim his vengeance? Or will vengeance claim him?
Perfect for fans of Sanderson, Abercrombie, and Martin, this is epic fantasy at its most thrilling. If you crave a story that challenges your intuition, rattles your expectations, and keeps your heart racing until the last page—The Road of Vultures belongs on your shelf.
Available now on Amazon and major retailers. Step onto the road. There’s no turning back.