The Last Sin [A High Fantasy Spy Thriller]

[April 2025 Writathon Winner] An unsuspecting orphan was given a choice: a short life or a long death. Jacob chose death. Jacob was an orphan living on the streets when hunters targeted him and his friends. He is saved by a woman named Sin and begins a journey to master her unique style of martial arts, magic and spycraft. Under her tutelage, he excels until a mysterious fire destroys his new home, leaving him the main suspect for the crime. To keep his freedom, Jacob joins a group of veteran adventurers to lift a curse poisoning the land. Unfortunately, this quest puts them in the middle of a century-long conflict between their homeland and their homeland's greatest enemy. When Jacob uncovers a conspiracy that threatens both nations, he must face off against his former master, end the century-long war and use every trick he has ever learned to stay one step ahead of his enemies. What to Expect: A High Fantasy Spy Thriller: The Last Sin is a conventional fantasy story with light progression elements. Tropes from spy thrillers are incorporated, so expect mystery, intrigue and betrayal. Unique Magic Systems: Magic works differently in the Abyssal Lands. As the series progresses, you will be introduced to the world's three distinct magic systems. An Actual Anti-Hero: It takes a while for Jacob to come into his own as a hero. He starts off pragmatic and self-interested. His time with Sin brings out the worst in him. Every Fight Scene a Story: Fight scenes are choreographed in detail, drawing inspiration from real-life armed and unarmed martial arts. Dialogue Heavy: The Last Sin is written in the first person point of view. You learn about the world as Jacob does, and our point of view as readers is shaped by his biases for better or worse. Check out my interview with Saga Scribe: HERE Release Schedule:  Daily releases until the end of "The Cursed Lands" Arc (April 30, 2025). Two releases a week (T/Th) for the "The Money Trail". Double drops when a chapter is less than 1,000 words. At least one month of advance chapters available on Patreon. Lore of the Last Sin: A short story series that dives into the history of the setting. Lore of the Last Sin Special shout-out to Immersive Ink, one of the best author communities on Discord!