In the mountains of Xarathium, Prince Odovacar is a fugitive, framed for his father’s murder and hunted by the cousin who seized his throne. In the conquered Queendom of Troloverie, Princess Genovefa survives as a pawn of a brutal new regime. And far beyond the mountains, in a desert land facing famine, a merchant’s deceit may decide the fate of a people long forgotten.

Their lives are separate.

The consequences of their choices are not.

As an ancient prophecy begins to unspool, ambition, vengeance, and conflicting loyalties draw them towards a reckoning that will test the limits of blood, honour, and survival. For when kinslayers sit on thrones, the end is not merely coming.

It has already begun.

Told through multiple perspectives, The Word of a Kinslayer is a character-driven epic fantasy, inspired by Nordic folklore, where political intrigue, ancient prophecy, and moral ambiguity collide. This is the debut novel of E. J. Jansson-Bush and the first book in The Reverian Cycle.

Coming 19 March 2026. Pre-orders open now!

Content Trigger warnings

The world inside these pages is imagined, but the pain it echoes is real.

This book contains references to difficult topics reflective of a world in crisis. The content touches on themes such as power abuse, betrayal, systemic injustice, trauma and moral compromise. These elements are not gratuitous, but they aren’t comfortable either. A content note follows, for readers who wish to journey forward with eyes open. 

• Sexual violence (implied)
• Suicidal ideation & self-harm
• Genocide (implied)
• Kinslaying (implied)
• Miscarriage
• Racism
• Sexism
• Slavery
• Systemic oppression
• Violence