Santa Monica, CA, Friday, October 31, 2025
Author and decorated U.S. Army veteran Marlon J. Horn is set to release his highly anticipated debut novel, From the North Country, A Warrior Came. This sweeping epic of legacy, betrayal, and redemption transports readers to a war-torn land where the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance, relying on the courage of a forgotten heir.
In this realm, power is won through blood and steel. A young warrior from the rugged North Country discovers he is the rightful heir to a fallen throne. Raised in the mountains as Karlov, he knows nothing of his true lineage until a fateful injury unearths long-buried memories. As the South Country buckles under the tyranny of the Black Prince, Karlov embarks on a perilous quest to reclaim his birthright. Alongside loyal allies, he faces deception, betrayal, and brutal war to restore justice.
Will the warrior from the North rise to claim his legacy, or will he fall victim to the same dark forces that destroyed his father?
Fans of epic fantasy and historical sagas will find From the North Country, A Warrior Came a gripping tale of courage, vengeance, and destiny.
With rich world-building and a cast of fierce, unforgettable characters, the book evokes the grand tradition of classic fantasy while carving a path uniquely its own.
About the Author
Marlon J. Horn is a distinguished veteran with twenty-two years of service in the U.S. Army, including combat tours in Korea and Vietnam. A former Paratrooper with assignments in all three of the Army’s Combat Airborne Divisions and MACV-SOG, Horn brings the discipline and intensity of a warrior’s life to his storytelling.
Beyond his military career, Horn is a certified counselor in Alcohol, Drug, and Chemical Dependency (Johns Hopkins Medical University) and Family Planning. He has also been an entrepreneur, leading businesses in commodity brokerage and innovation support for inventors.
An avid reader since his youth, Horn now turns his lifelong passion for storytelling into vivid narratives of war, destiny, and redemption. Born in Texas, he resides in Santa Monica, California, where he continues to write.
From the North Country, A Warrior Came will be available in print and digital formats through major online retailers.