The Tartan of Twisted Time

About this book

In an alternate 14th-century Scottish Highlands, ancient stone circles channel living magic drawn directly from the land. A dark warlock is draining these stones to fuel an eternal mist meant to swallow the clans, threatening to bury the world in ice. The story unfolds in strict reverse chronology, opening at the aftermath of the final battle and stepping backward through time to reveal causes after effects, allowing readers to watch destiny assemble itself like a tapestry being unstitched. At the heart of the tale is Fiona, a 13-year-old mentor figure who is small-boned, sharp-tongued, and already graying at the temples from the weight of inherited thread-magic. She is joined by Callum, a 12-year-old chosen_one with sun-browned skin, permanently grass-stained knees, and a vibrating shepherd's crook that can awaken slumbering earth-giants. Through rigorous training nights inside ruined brochs and narrow escapes from mist-wraiths, their innocent romantic bond acts as a living catalyst that amplifies their magic when their pulses align. As the narrative steps backward to the stormy night they first met, the story explores themes of destiny, stewardship, and the power of a single honest thread willingly shared.

Book details

Genres:

Romantasy, Historical Fantasy

Language:

en

Published:

2026-05-28

Content rating:

PG-13