Helen Scheuerer - Silver & Smoke | Paperback | Fantasy Military

The Blistering Finale to the Ashes of Thezmarr Trilogy

From Helen Scheuerer, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Iron & Embers, discover Silver & Smoke, the highly anticipated conclusion to the Ashes of Thezmarr trilogy. This Military Fantasy novel is perfect for fans of romantasy, blending high-stakes political maneuvering with intense personal conflict.

Wren Embervale, an alchemist, poisoner, and reluctant queen, faces impossible choices. To secure the formidable army needed to reclaim her kingdom from the tyrannical usurper Silas, she must enter a strategic betrothal with the influential Lord Darian Devereux. However, Wren’s loyalty and heart remain tethered to Torj Elderbrock, her soul-bonded Warsword.

As Silas tightens his grip using shadow alchemy across the midrealms, and a creeping poison weakens Torj, Wren’s carefully maintained facade begins to crumble. She must navigate treacherous courtly intrigue and looming war, balancing her duty to the crown against her visceral connection to Torj.

• Bodyguard romance
• Soul-bond/mate connection
• Forbidden love
• Forced proximity
• Touch her and die
• Found family dynamics

• Author: Helen Scheuerer
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 464 pages
• Publisher: Tor Bramble
• Publication Date: August 13, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1035067473
• Dimensions: 130 x 197 x 40 mm
• Weight: 505 g
• Reading Age: 18 years and up

Will Wren secure her throne through political necessity, or will the tangled threads of duty and desire leave her kingdom—and her heart—in ashes? Dive into this powerful, sexy, and intriguing series finale.