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Release date: March 26, 2026.

Available Formats:
• Paperback
6" x 9"
ISBN: 978-1-5481860-5-0
AISN: 1548186058
Pages: 378
$22.00 CAD

• Casebound Hardcover
6" x 9"
ISBN: 978-1-0692453-6-6
AISN: 1069245364
Pages: 378
$40.28 CAD

• eBook
ISBN: 978-1-0692453-2-8
AISN: B0GTHNCMK2
$6.85 CAD
(available on Kindle Unlimited!)

★ Limited Edition Deluxe Hardcover
6" x 9"
ISBN: 978-1-0692453-8-0 
Pages: 378
$40 CAD
***COMING SOON***

These limited 250 signed and numbered deluxe copies have been printed by award-winning Friesens (Altona, Manitoba) on FSC materials and feature metallic red foil on a black linen bound hardcover with a metallic red foil dust jacket, book ribbon, sprayed edges, and printed world map endpapers.

Shipping in CAD: $20 CAD
Shipping to USA: $25 CAD

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Synopsis:  

The Battle of Heroes will save the continent . . . or destroy it.

Sasharr gave up decades of his life to bring the Great Mage back from the dead, but disaster still approaches. Everyone is relying on their prophet to guide them safely through this world-changing war. Sasharr’s prophetic foresight might be stronger than ever, but even he can’t see how this will end.

Together with his destined heroes, Sasharr embarks on a deadly mission through the world’s magical Realms. They must find his seventh hero, beg the Gods to intervene on mortalkind’s behalf, and protect his people from the Demons’ wrath. Will it be enough to claim victory against the conqueror Kigäli and his ambitious, ruthless allies?

The Battle of Heroes erupts across the vast northern steppes, revealing the brilliance and depravity mortals can craft in their pursuit of glory. Beyond the battlefield, the war rages in hearts and minds, asking the question: What will be left when the fighting is over? To salvage their collective future, Sasharr will need to look farther into the future than he ever has before—even if it kills him. 

Battle of Heroes is book two in The Prophet’s Tale trilogy. 

Advanced Reader Copies are now available on NetGalley. 

Approved ARC reviewers will be entered into the ARC Giveaway; reviewers will be entered into the Reviewer Giveaway. Open internationally. Winners drawn April 30th. If you would not like to receive this prize or do not respond within 1 week, we'll pull again for the next winner.

Find full details here.
Reviews:
★★★★★—Sara Wing @
WOW. Crompton did it again.

This series is a perfect example of what epic fantasy should be. Overflowing with originality, everything still feels so real. I feel like I’ve visited this world in person. The cast of characters is quite large and varied; and yet, none of them felt flat. They all have very distinct personalities and motivations, which adds an important layer of unpredictability to the plot. How will the protagonists mesh together to overcome the conqueror? How will the villains agree to a plan and stick with it? Who are the real heroes? Nothing is as black and white as it may seem on the surface.

There were just enough hints to refresh my memory without rehashing past events. This is an author that believes in their readers’ intelligence and deductive skills. There is no hand holding, but the occasional guide post will keep you moving forwards. Be prepared to go through the entire range of human emotion.

I genuinely can’t think of a single thing I would change. This might be as close to perfection as art can get?!

★★★★★—Kasper Lejsgaard @DignifiedGremlin (Goodreads)
Battle of Heroes by Astra Crompton felt like reading one of the older classics like Lord of the Rings. The language is rich with lore about the world and it feels alive. The novel is extremely well put together and it's exciting as a reader to be trusted to understand such a rich piece of fiction. The glossary in the end of the book was a nice detail and helped the immersion into this foreign world.

This book is a great continuation of the first part of the series and just as hard hitting. It will be difficult to wait for the next book in the series.

Anyone who loves fantasy would love this book, especially if you're a fan of high fantasy with a lot of lore.

★★★★★—Kathryn McLeer
This was a strong sequel in the Prophet's Tale series and was everything that I enjoyed from the first book and enjoyed in the genre. The characters were so well written and worked with the Battle of Heroes concept. I enjoyed getting into the storyline and how well everything flowed together to create something that was unique and engaging. Astra Crompton was able to create something that I was looking for and glad I was able to get back into this world.
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