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INHUMAN BONDS

SECOND BOOK IN THE DESOLATE

by MASON MANTHOUS

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  • Bonds will be tested.

    Fans of The First Law by Joe Abercrombie, Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff, The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman, and The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski will be drawn into this dark, emotionally charged fantasy where war, betrayal, and hidden truths threaten to tear a fractured world apart. Blending grimdark tension, supernatural horror, and morally complex characters, this is a story where loyalty comes at a cost—and survival may demand becoming something monstrous.

    In service to the warden Sitri Baal, Aaron White has faced nightmares, cunning nephilim, and the ever-present threat of betrayal in a brutal and unforgiving world. As he struggles to find his place among forces that view him as both weapon and liability, his dream of finding a home in this desolate world begins to unravel.

    Two supposed envoys of the Paradise Church have been exposed as occult sorcerers who sacrificed innocent lives to fuel a mysterious and dangerous ritual. At the same time, Lord Sterling, a rival warden, has attacked a Baal outpost without warning and slaughtered its inhabitants. To the Baal military, the connection between these events is a clear declaration of war.

    Sitri has decreed that her enemies be punished, while Aaron is not so certain that the situation is so simple. With tensions rising and retaliation already underway, he begins to suspect that something far more complex lies beneath the surface. Acting against orders, he ventures into hostile territory to seek answers, even as distrust spreads and the window to prevent further conflict rapidly closes.

    In a land where peace has long since faded and enemies are not always what they seem, Aaron must navigate shifting alliances and uncertain truths. The choices he makes may determine whether the region descends further into chaos or prevents what is coming.

  • Inhuman Bonds — Product Information

    Title: Inhuman Bonds
    Subtitle: A Post-Apocalyptic Urban Fantasy
    Author: Mason Manthous
    Series: The Desolate — Book 2
    Publisher: Warrington Publishing
    Publication Date: May 26, 2026
    Language: English
    Genre: Military Urban Fantasy / Dark Fantasy / Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy
    Formats: Kindle eBook, Paperback, Hardcover.

    Quick Product Data

    eBook ISBN: 9781969359255
    Paperback ISBN: 9781969359262
    Hardcover ISBN: 9781969359279

    Kindle ASIN: B0H1N3T2DQ

    eBook Page Count: 298 pages*
    Paperback Page Count: 301 pages
    Hardcover Page Count: 301 pages

    Paperback Trim: 6 × 9 inches
    Hardcover Nominal Trim: 6 × 9 inches
    Amazon Hardcover Exterior Dimensions: 6.24 × 0.95 × 9.24 inches

    Formats: Kindle eBook, Paperback, Hardcover
    Publisher: Warrington Publishing
    Publication Date: May 26, 2026
    Series: The Desolate, Book 2

    Kindle Unlimited: Yes

PRAISE FOR THE DESOLATE

  • The characters are well-developed and execute their roles flawlessly. The pacing was fast enough to keep me on edge as I read, with different plot twists that made it more unpredictable.

    Mary Clarke for Readers’ Favorite


  • Inhuman Intentions is for readers who want dark fantasy that does not hold back, who enjoy worlds where morality is murky and survival is fragile. If you like stories with squads of hardened soldiers, grotesque monsters, and heroes who are not quite human, this book will grip you and not let go.

    Literary Titan

  • The narrative flow is both deliberate and rapid, propelling readers forward with a rhythm that reflects the urgency of the characters' lives. His capacity to strike a balance between cinematic violence and introspective reflection lends the book both momentum and weight, rendering it as action-packed as it is thought-provoking.

    The Book Revue

Author

Mason Manthous

Mason has a love for dark fantasy in all its forms. Be it comics, games or books, he is always looking for a new world to obsess over and characters to follow into danger. His debut novel in The Desolate series, Inhuman Intentions, hopes to treat you to the same tense anticipation he enjoys.

AUTHOR PROFILE
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