Remnant - The Palimar Saga, #1

When an immortal dies no one mourns but people notice. The shocking death of an immortal sends Collector Mavell, a master of shadows, on a quest for the killer. He believes a foreseer of Drawlen, a religious regime, knows something about the murder. Jon Therman and his family of sunrock smugglers stumble into this manhunt. A former slave, he only desires to live unnoticed and to avoid the corruption of the world.
But when a Drawlen immortal pursues his children, Jon retaliates. Jon's daughter, Ella, attempts to rescue her friend from a ritual sacrifice. To do so, she must defy the commands of her fellow smugglers. Shane zem'Arta, a Freelander spy, searches for his missing commander. His orders complicate Ella's effort to save her friend and Jon's mission to protect his family, leading these old friends on a perilous adventure.
Smugglers, rogues, and lords clamber to stand against the Drawlen immortals. Can these fragile factions set aside their mistrust to survive a burgeoning war, or will they fall divided?Remnant, the first of the four-volume epic fantasy The Palimar Saga, introduces a world of magic, trolls, shapeshifters, and guns. It tells the story of a family's struggle to survive a manhunt for a godkiller, one who has the power to vanquish immortals.----------------Fantasy readers will be enraptured by Remnant, a gripping epic filled with magic, intrigue, and high-stakes adventure.
With a richly detailed world reminiscent of works like The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss and The Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan, readers will be drawn into a realm where immortals walk among us, and every action carries weighty consequences. From the shadowy machinations of cults and assassins to the daring escapades of smugglers and spies, this flintlock fantasy is saturated in suspense and danger.
Featuring a diverse cast of characters facing impossible choices, this tale promises an unforgettable journey. Fans of intricate plots, complex characters, and breathtaking battles will find themselves utterly captivated by the spellbinding allure of Remnant and its enthralling world of magic and mayhem.