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Book Spotlight: The Grey Winter of the Enslaved (The Journey of the Wish Book 1) by Stefanos Sampanis

Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Stefanos Sampanis for their latest release, The Grey Winter of the Enslaved (The Journey of the Wish Book 1).

Book: The Grey Winter of the Enslaved
Author: Stefanos Sampanis
Series: The Journey of the Wish (Book #1)
Publication Date: 19 January 2026
Publisher: –
Genre: Fantasy
Formats Available: E-book and Paperback


About the Book

I perceived the world and acknowledged all of its colours. There was truth; the kind you cannot simply speak of. A tale suits the cause better. It is a disguise that anyone can enjoy and if intrigued, look behind it. This is my testament. A fantasy saga exploring the most human reality. A Journey that lies ahead and matures with each page turned.

You can find The Grey Winter of the Enslaved here:
Amazon


About The Author

Stefanos Sampanis

Stefanos Sampanis was born and raised in Greece. He graduated from the Hellenic Naval Academy and has since served as an officer in the Hellenic Navy. Although his profession and curiosity have led him to many parts of the earth, he has travelled even farther into worlds crafted on the page.
His first published book was a non-fiction collection of short stories, followed by a poetry collection, both in Greek. The Journey of the Wish, an epic fantasy saga, marks his debut in international publishing.

You can find author Sampanis here:
Amazon


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