"The Ties That Bind" is a grimdark fantasy trilogy consisting of the novels *The Withering Blade*, *The Sayings of the Liar*, and *The Heresy Within*. The series follows a group of morally ambiguous characters, including a retired assassin and a disgraced inquisitor, as they navigate a world plagued by corruption, dark magic, and political intrigue. As their paths converge, they must confront their pasts and survive a brewing conflict that threatens to destroy their society.