J.J.Holt: The Holy Empire
A spellbinding fantasy novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
In the small hamlet of Havendale, an unending winter brings a desperate father to make a deal with a mysterious figure for the safe birth of his twin boys, Jacob and Robin. Raised in the harsh northern climate, the brothers struggle to survive famine, cold, plague, wolves, witches, and the insidious Inquisition.
As they come of age, one of the twins discovers he possesses a power considered heretical by the church and must hide it at all costs to avoid persecution.
Meanwhile, a young prince named William sets out on his own quest to secure his kingdom and make it a fair and just land for all. His journey leads him into a treacherous political game, as he tries to grant civil rights to the downtrodden non-human Haulfin.
As these two storylines unfold, they begin to intersect, and the fate of the Empire rests on the shoulders of these unlikely heroes. The Twins and William must face their own challenges and overcome impossible odds to save their world from an uncertain future.
About J.J Holt
Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey through the frozen wastelands of Havendale, led by none other than Joseph Jack Holt, a self-proclaimed geek extraordinaire. Born the UK’s Lincolnshire, Holt has spent the majority of his life immersed in all things geeky, from painting war miniatures to playing computer games, reading fantasy books, and participating in Dungeons and Dragons. If you are ever looking for a D&D game, he’s your man.
Don’t let his nerdy pastimes deceive you – Holt’s career has been anything but conventional. He moved to Kenya when he was four years old and then returned to the UK for his secondary education and university doing a degree in cognitive science. But the entrepreneurial bug bit him, and he moved to Kenya and launched his delivery business, which didn’t go as planned and failed. So what does one do in such situations? Pivot, of course! Holt switched his focus to training and people development, with a specialty in hospitality, because why not?
Despite his varied career path, Holt’s passion has always been writing. He has been dreaming of penning his own novel since he was 18 years old. And now, with the perfect balance of time and life, he has finally done it! “Holy Empire: Book One: The Twins” is the first in his series, a grand story of twin brothers battling a harsh land and dogmatic religion for survival. It has everything you could ask for in a fantasy novel, from action and adventure to a hint of romance.
If you’re seeking a thrilling adventure and a captivating story, don’t miss Joseph Jack Holt’s debut novel. Trust us, this geek-extraordinaire is on his way to becoming your new favourite author!