The Demon Sword Asperides

A scheming demon sword and a wannabeknightband together on a (possibly wicked) quest in this fantasy, perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones and Terry Pratchett.

For the past two hundred years, the demon swordAsperideshas led a quiet life. While his physical form has been tasked with guarding the body of an evil sorcerer, the rest of his consciousness has taken a well-earned vacation. Thatconstant need to trick humans into wielding him (at the price of their very souls, of course) was rather draining.

NackFurnival, on the other hand, is far from satisfied with his existence.Nack hastrained since birth to be a brave and noble knightbut, unfortunately,he isnt especiallygoodat it. Determined to prove his worth,Nackneeds a quest. And to complete thatquest, hell need the one thing no knight can do without: a sword.

When an attempt to resurrect the evil sorcerer throws Asperides into Nacks path, the demon sword cant help but trick the boy into making a contract to become his new owner. And with the newly undead (and very, very angry) sorcerer on their trail, Asperides and Nack find themselves swept up in a bigger adventure than either of them bargained for: saving the world.