An imperial mission. A kingdom on the brink. A captain carrying the weight of a name both feared and despised.

Captain Ben Stiger never asked for this assignment—transport a chest of imperial gold and a letter from the emperor across the sea to a volatile foreign kingdom and secure a vital alliance, or at least buy their neutrality. But duty is rarely a matter of choice. With only the enigmatic elven ranger Eli at his side, Stiger sets sail for the Kingdom of Thresh.

What begins as a diplomatic errand soon spirals into something far more deadly and dangerous. The kingdom is a tinderbox of political rivalries, old grudges, and whispered betrayals. Stiger must navigate threats both seen and unseen—all while wrestling with the legacy of a family name stained by rebellion.

The fate of an empire may rest in the hands of a disgraced captain. But first, he must survive Thresh.

At long last, the eagerly awaited fourth installment of Tales of the Seventh is here! The Fires of Thresh continues the acclaimed series with a gripping blend of military action, political intrigue, and richly layered world-building. Marc Alan Edelheit delivers an epic tale of honor, resilience, and sacrifice as Stiger walks the fine line between soldier and statesman—where one wrong move could ignite a war. Perfect for listeners of Roman-inspired military fantasy, character-driven epic sagas, gritty politics, divine mysteries, and reluctant heroes. For fans of Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Glen Cook.