
With his Father’s Sword
I am Harald Fairhair, illegitimate son of a dead land.
I am Harald Lionheart, breaker of chains and champion of the arena.
I am Harald the bastard, and I have destroyed the world.
Hear Harald’s own words as he tells his story for the first time. From the murder of his family and the moment he took up his father’s sword in revenge, all the way to the gates of the Golden City where the Beast in chains called his name.
Hear how he lived, and fell. Hear how he loved, and lost.






Praise for With his Father’s Sword
‘The Count of Monte Cristo meets Kingdom of Heaven by way of Gladiator.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Andy Peloquin, Author of Darkblade Assassain
‘This book is stunning. Fast paced and action packed from start to finish with an ending that blows your socks off, although it is hard to keep your socks on throughout!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Joe Atwood, Amazon Reviewer
‘An extraordinary journey into a richly imagined fantasy world that grabs your attention from the first page and never lets go’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Netgalley Reviewer
‘A well written book with strong characterisation, beautifully descriptive text, and a tale that’s still relatable despite its fantasy base’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Netgalley reviewer
Welcome…
…to the site of TM Carruthers, responsible for With His Father’s Sword, the first book of the Empire of the Beast trilogy coming to your virtual and physical shelves on the 23rd January 2025.
With His Father’s Sword is revenge driven epic fantasy on hard mode. Fallen heroes, monstrous enemies, hopeless crusades and a whispering beast wearing seven crowns. What more could you ask for?
And if you don’t like waiting, the sequel, Under a Crooked Crown, will release the following month.