LAS VEGAS, NV - October 10, 2025 - Author Justin Murray has released his debut dark fantasy novel, Jazei, a tense and psychologically charged epic that explores the human cost of ambition. First published in eBook and paperback on January 10, 2025, with a hardcover edition following via Ingram Spark, Jazei continues to build momentum with fantasy fans drawn to complex characters, razor-edged dialogue, and stories that blur the boundaries between hero and monster.
At its heart is a single question: "I am Jazei… what does that mean?" The novel follows a new generation of warriors and magicians whose choices reverberate through kingdoms—sometimes elevating them as saviors, other times condemning them as destroyers. Themes of power, corruption, loyalty, and survival thread through the narrative, offering readers a story that refuses easy answers.
"What kind of minds and hearts live inside people who reshape history?" says Murray. "Think of Alexander the Great, or Augustus, or Genghis Khan—that vicious youthful ambition that echoes through ages. They destroyed worlds and built worlds. Were they heroes, or monsters? Jazei doesn't know or offer answers; it merely poses the questions."
Unlike many large-cast epics that sprawl outward, Jazei drills inward. Murray balances cinematic battles with psychological depth, crafting a story where inner conflict is just as gripping as the clash of steel. Characters like Ranja and Klanjad face dilemmas that test loyalty against survival, ambition against humanity, and love against power. The result is a fantasy that lingers long after the final page—both for its thrilling moments and its haunting silences.
Early readers have compared Jazei to Glen Cook's The Black Company and Steven Erikson's Malazan series, but with a tighter psychological lens. It is a novel that asks readers to pause and consider the shadow side of ambition, and whether greatness always carries within it the seeds of destruction.
Book Details
Title: Jazei Author: Justin Murray Availability: eBook & paperback via KDP; paperback & hardcover via Ingram Spark (widely available through online retailers) Content Note: Contains mature themes including psychological distress and violence.
About the Author
Justin Murray is a veteran software engineer who has spent his career working in mixed reality and interactivity, including projects for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. In recent years, he has turned his focus toward speculative storytelling, weaving tales that test the limits of human ambition and imagination. Murray lives in Las Vegas, where he divides his time between hiking, music, and being an uncle to an ever-growing crew of nieces.
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