The Last Harbinger

A princess and her entrusted protector must save a world on the brink of revolution in a thrilling historical fantasy by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler.

Hastings Creigh is a rake, gambler, and spendthrift. He’s also the best dragoon in the Muirwood military, and with mounting tensions between kingdoms, he’s appointed as bodyguard to a princess on an off-world journey.

Princess Maia Fitzempress’s duty has always been to her people and maintaining peace between the worlds. Now, she must venture to Kingfountain, where her aunt reigns as queen and her cursed cousins have fallen ill. If Maia can reestablish the royal line, she can secure its longevity.

Yet in the devastating aftermath of war between two empires and with rebellion forces on the rise, Kingfountain holds danger for a princess and a bodyguard on a mission. Hastings and Maia must forge ahead on a quest to save themselves and a kingdom at the brink of civil war before cunning magical entities determine their destinies—even as an ancient force threatens to destroy both worlds.

Jeff Wheeler is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over thirty epic fantasy novels, including the Kingfountain and Muirwood series. His stories captivate readers with strong, moral protagonists, complex characters, and richly detailed worlds. Known for clean, compelling fantasy, Jeff’s books explore themes of integrity, loyalty, and growth, with interconnected series that keep fans eagerly turning pages. A husband, father of five, and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Jeff draws on his life and history to craft uplifting tales. Discover his worlds and his recommended reading order at jeff-wheeler dot com

Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss, Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler brings to life an action-packed fantasy adventure filled with magic, betrayal, and high-stakes intrigue as readers follow a military bodyguard and the princess he must protect as they face a mounting rebellion and the threat of an ancient, evil power.

—Elizabeth Agyemang, Editor