Caine Black Knife

In Heroes Die and Blade of Tyshalle, Matthew Stover introduces Caine, a street thug turned superstar in a future where reality shows broadcast battles in a magical otherworld. As a legendary assassin, Caine achieved fame by nearly exterminating the Black Knives tribe, but the truth of his past remains hidden until thirty years later when he is called back by his adopted brother, Orbek. Returning to face old enemies and dangers, Caine must once again fight for survival, with the fate of two worlds at stake, in a thrilling blend of fantasy and high-stakes drama.