Tears of the Sword by Kent R. Patterson is an epic fantasy following Daymon, a banished knight-warrior with elven heritage who secretly protects the kingdom that condemned him. Wrongfully accused of failing to protect the queen, he lives as a phantom defender—seen only when he chooses—while his rival Grayson, a former training partner turned traitor, conspires with the ruthless invader Draygor. The novel weaves together multiple threads: a kidnapped girl who may be the lost princess, a shape-shifting wolf named Joshua bound to Daymon by blood, and a castle preparing for siege against an overwhelming army. As Draygor’s forces approach, Daymon must reconcile with the king who exiled him, protect the women he loves, and confront Grayson in a final, brutal duel.

Exploring themes of redemption, the corruption of power, and duty versus love, Patterson delivers a traditional epic fantasy with a uniquely original magical bond at its heart.