Announcing TIDES OF BLOOD by J.E. Zarnofsky

A new dark fantasy novel!

Raven Canticle Press is pleased to announce the acquisition and upcoming release of TIDES OF BLOOD - a dark fantasy novel by J.E. Zarnofsky.

The world shattered fifty years ago.

Kaskara, an assassin with the power to steal her foes’ souls, would rather uncover the mysteries of that Reformation than abet others in their political schemes.

Employed alongside a team of researchers, she travels to a supposedly uninhabited land to discover and halt the source of lethal explosions. One mystery leads to another until the group is attacked by a monster believed only to exist in myths and legends. And if the stories prove true, the presence of one signifies a sea of thousands more to come.

As the inevitable invasion of behemoths looms on the horizon, Kaskara finds herself trapped in a bureaucratic feud between the group’s financiers. She and her new companions must weather the monsters, both fiends and men, to keep their heads above the rising tide.

Featuring a cover by Simone Tammetta, TIDES OF BLOOD releases on October 31st, 2026 in digital and print. Preorders will open on 10/6/2026 on the Raven Canticle Website, Amazon, and other online retailers.

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About the Author

J.E. Zarnofsky is an award-winning author and devotee of dark and heartfelt fantasy. She lives in Utah with her equally nerdy husband and their dog. Apart from writing and her day job in software, she collects hobbies like larping, costuming, skiing, and dozens more. She can often be observed in her natural habitats of mountains, coffee shops, ice rinks, or medieval(ish) battlefields armored and ready with her sword or bow.

Find Jez online @FabricatedGeek and at jezarnofsky.com.

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