Skharr DeathEater Series by Michael Anderle

“In every person there is a bit of barbarian waiting to be unleashed. A moment when one must decide what one is willing to accept. Death, defeat, or allow one’s carnal rage to take control and consequences be damned.” Skharr DeathEaterA lone DeathEater has forsaken his clan. Leaving behind his previous life, Skharr starts building a future next to a dangerous forest in an unknown land.He tells himself it is better than taking gold for questionable reasons... more“In every person there is a bit of barbarian waiting to be unleashed. A moment when one must decide what one is willing to accept. Death, defeat, or allow one’s carnal rage to take control and consequences be damned.” Skharr DeathEaterA lone DeathEater has forsaken his clan. Leaving behind his previous life, Skharr starts building a future next to a dangerous forest in an unknown land.He tells himself it is better than taking gold for questionable reasons.A lone old man travelling with a donkey offers him a choice: Continue this farm life, or trade him Skharr’s just finished home and tilled land for a map.A map that Skharr can use to live large for years… If he survives.The old peddler watches him. Realizing the intelligence, the polished actions of the huge man is but an act. A carefully orchestrated semblance of civility, and shudders.Of all the Barbarian hordes, the rumor was to never, ever upset a DeathEater.And he had come here to unleash this particular DeathEater back into the world. less

Skharr has made powerful enemies, but what’s new about that?A Noble wants revenge, and Skharr DeathEater has upset at least one noble willing to pay a high price to kill him.Painfully.Skharr is living in an inn, having spent a large sum of money on a weapon—one he never intends to use.Now, for reasons that have everything to do with trusting the wisdom of another, Skharr has decided to take a gamble on another dungeon. It appears once a year, and every year, the hundreds who enter die... moreSkharr has made powerful enemies, but what’s new about that?A Noble wants revenge, and Skharr DeathEater has upset at least one noble willing to pay a high price to kill him.Painfully.Skharr is living in an inn, having spent a large sum of money on a weapon—one he never intends to use.Now, for reasons that have everything to do with trusting the wisdom of another, Skharr has decided to take a gamble on another dungeon. It appears once a year, and every year, the hundreds who enter die.Can he find this dungeon? And if he finds it, can he make it through? Once the door closes, there is only one way out.No one will need to worry about Skharr DeathEater if the dungeon kills him first.One should know a DeathEater will always need killing…twice. less

The problem with court politicians is their ability to stab someone in the back repeatedly.Skharr DeathEater, the Barbarian of Theros, friend of dwarves and emperors, is a liability.The mysterious Dealer in Whispers and Death has let it be known in the right ears they can kill Skharr DeathEater—for a hell of a price.The Dealer has never failed to kill their target in the over two hundred years of their existence, and they love a good challenge... moreThe problem with court politicians is their ability to stab someone in the back repeatedly.Skharr DeathEater, the Barbarian of Theros, friend of dwarves and emperors, is a liability.The mysterious Dealer in Whispers and Death has let it be known in the right ears they can kill Skharr DeathEater—for a hell of a price.The Dealer has never failed to kill their target in the over two hundred years of their existence, and they love a good challenge.Can Skharr get himself out of this? Will his friends allow him to go it alone?Even the emperor is shocked to learn he must wait to find out what happens.Will Skharr survive the Assassin’s Trial for a killing he didn’t commit (this time)? If he does, how will he attack a phantom no one can find? less