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The Road of Bones
Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The Queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous quest: travel the treacherous Road of Bones–a thousand-mile stretch haunted by warbands, creatures of darkness, and a mysterious murderer–and go to Kopa, where a shield-house awaits her.
Coming Feb 4
Kingdom of Claw
Saga Volsik has nothing to lose..They’ve murdered her family. Stolen her throne. And now they expect her to marry their son. But when she discovers her foster mother has been keeping the biggest secret of all, everything changes. Saga’s plan: dismantle Queen Signe’s plans piece by piece–by any means necessary. The only problem? The handsome Zagadkian dignitary who is now trying to blackmail her.
Bonus Content!
Didn’t get enough of The Ashen series yet and want a little hold me over until the next release?
Sign up for Demi Winter’s newsletter below and you’ll have the option to download Chapter 63 from The Road of Bones in Rey’s POV or a preview chapter from Hekla’s POV novel!
The Latest News
Now available in bookstores!
The Road of Bones has now been released through Delacorte Press (US/Canada) and Gollancz (UK/Aus/NZ), and is available in bookstores across the globe!
- The book is widely available in hardcover format
- Trade paperbacks are available in some countries
- If you’re in Victoria, BC, you can find signed copies at Munro’s, Bolen Books, and Indigo Mayfair
The Road of Bones is a Book of the Month pick!
I’m so incredibly honored that the team at Book of the Month has picked The Road of Bones as one of their November picks!
The BOTM edition features a matte cover with a glossy illustration/title, and, of course, our girl Silla peeking out from the spine.
The Ashen are coming in Spanish
I’m thrilled to announce that Penguin Libros is bringing The Ashen series to Spanish speaking readers at the end of November!
- it will be available in both softcover + flaps and eBook format
First trade review
Publisher’s Weekly recently reviewed The Road of Bones, calling it perfect for “Fans of the Witcher series and Danielle L. Jensen’s A Fate Inked in Blood”
German cover reveal
Vajona Verlag recently unveiled their stunning new covers of the German editions of The Road of Bones and Kingdom of Claw!
Book Deal News
Excited does not even begin to describe how I feel about this news! The Ashen have found a home with Delacorte Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
The Road of Bones hits shelves on Nov 5, 2024, and Kingdom of Claw on Feb 4, 2025.
Answers to your questions can be found on the FAQ page
Translations are coming soon
See the list of available and upcoming translations for The Road of Bones and Kingdom of Claw below.
Meet Me at upcoming Events
I am so excited to say that I will be attending Romantasy BookCon 2025 in Los Angeles, CA! Stay up to date on my upcoming in person and online events using the button below.
The Ashen Series
Welcome to Íseldur
A Norse kingdom of ash and ice, where monsters haunt the woods and a bear-worshipping king has usurped the throne. Join the Ashen as they fight
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