***This volume contains the first 3 books in The Great Hearts The Great Hearts, A Game of Gods, and Shadowstrike, each of which is available separately.***

"I am what the Emperor made me. Monster." What actions shape a person? Alters the trajectory of their life? For Calidan and Cassius, a night of fire and frenzy puts them on a journey of survival. Of loss. Of revenge. They’ve seen the darkest that the night has to offer and, with the help of a creature beyond their understanding, they strive to find their way in a new world, desperate to gain the strength needed to fulfil their mission. A strength that the Emperor will willingly provide. But at what cost? The first three novels of The Great Hearts Saga, David Oliver’s debut series is a fast-paced, grimdark, coming-of-age adventure. Following in the footsteps of authors such as Mark Lawrence, Joe Abercrombie and Brian McClellan, pick up a copy today and see how sometimes, when hunting a monster, you have to become one yourself.
"Hooked from the start...dark coming of age story with great characters and a speaking panther (yes, again! how cool is that???) Susyscozyworld

"Intriguing mix of dark fantasy, SF and something else that is spoilerific...a whole lot of fun." Fantasy Book Critic

"Grimdark Eragon meets military school bromance," Coffee Archives

"I know for sure that Mr. Oliver has a bright future as an author. The story he wrote in The Great Hearts is nothing short of fantastic. The story that he tells however was even more impressive...the narration was spot on." Jetpacksndragons

“An unexpected pleasure to read...an excellent adventure,” Two Bald Mages (Steve)

“What Mr Oliver has done with this story and the characters within is nothing short of wonderful...it puts to shame some big name authors,” Two Bald Mages (Keith) "Action scenes so well described you would swear you can feel the swish of the blade, the bite of the edge...up there with Kings of the Wyld and Blackwing," The Book Wyrm Speaks