From the Land of Cross and Star

Andrew Volkov’s From the Land of Cross and Star is a contemplative historical fantasy following a disgraced monk’s magical quest to save a loved one while being pursued by a former friend turned Bolshevik spy. Spanning diverse global landscapes, the novel prioritizes psychological depth and spiritual evolution over overt magical spectacle. Through multiple perspectives, the story explores the heavy moral costs of faith, identity, and the tension between inherited tradition and self-determination.