Valor (The Faithful and the Fallen, #2)

by John Gwynne

Come then, Death, take me across your bridge of swords, but know this: I won’t be coming alone.

‘All men feel fear,’ Corban said. ‘Gar told me that. It’s what you do about it–stand or run, fight or give up–that’s what makes you a coward or hero. Without fear there is no courage.’

‘Memory is a double-edged sword, Uthas. It can keep you strong through dark times, but it can also cripple you, keep you locked in a moment that no longer exists.’