The Tome of Talula is a Christian dark fantasy novel written by Christian author Lux M. Vale. Published by L.M. Publishing, The Tome of Talula is the first book in the Tomes of Amblem dark fantasy series.
Set in the fantasy world of Amblem, The Tome of Talula combines Christian themes, dark fantasy, found family, adventure, supernatural creatures, mystery, and redemption in a story about people who may not be as lost as they believe.
What Is The Tome of Talula About?
The Tome of Talula follows a ragtag group made up of a fallen angel, a demon, and a cursed direwolf.
After breaking out of an underground city, the unlikely companions discover a woman who appears to be human—and then meet a floating skull.
Together, all five embark on an adventure to find a god-killing dagger.
But their journey across Amblem becomes about far more than finding a weapon.
Along the way, this unlikely found family discovers more about the world of Amblem, the creatures who inhabit the Commonwealth, and the forces quietly shaping their world.
They also begin to realize that the woman they rescued may be far more than she lets on—or even realizes herself.
Explore the Dark Fantasy World of Amblem
The world of The Tome of Talula is populated by demons, angels, vampyrs, humans, elves, fae, demigods, cryptids, and other supernatural beings.
Amblem is a world where sandworms roam, two suns hang in the sky, and three moons rise above a landscape filled with ancient histories, supernatural creatures, political power, religious influence, and secrets.
And over it all looms the shadow of a tyrant.
The Brotherhood and the Council
Within The Tome of Talula, the people of the Commonwealth face two powerful organizations: the Brotherhood and the Council.
The Brotherhood presents itself as a movement fighting for the people of the Commonwealth. Beneath that image, however, lies a dangerous religious cult responsible for violence and suffering.
Then there is the Council.
The Council claims to regulate the economy, maintain order, and govern the Commonwealth—a place sometimes regarded as a melting pot and sometimes as a dumping ground for creatures rejected by other worlds.
The Council is there to keep order.
Or so it seems.
As the characters travel through Amblem, the lines between good and evil, righteous and corrupt, fallen and redeemed become increasingly difficult to define.
Is The Tome of Talula Christian Fantasy?
Yes. The Tome of Talula is a Christian-based dark fantasy novel written by Christian author Lux M. Vale.
Its Christian themes are woven into a dark fantasy story involving demons, angels, supernatural creatures, violence, complicated characters, faith, forgiveness, redemption, and the question of whether someone can ever truly be too far gone.
The Tome of Talula is not traditional inspirational fiction. It is dark fantasy told through a Christian lens, exploring faith in a world where the characters—and sometimes the institutions around them—are deeply imperfect.
At its heart, The Tome of Talula is a story about redemption, found family, and discovering that darkness does not necessarily mean the absence of light.
Who Wrote The Tome of Talula?
The Tome of Talula was written by Lux M. Vale, a Christian dark fantasy author and the creator of the Tomes of Amblem series.
The novel was independently written by Lux M. Vale and published by L.M. Publishing.
Tomes of Amblem is planned as a six-book dark fantasy series beginning with The Tome of Talula.
When Does The Tome of Talula Release?
The Tome of Talula by Lux M. Vale releases October 6, 2026.
The ebook is available for preorder on Amazon ahead of its October 6 release.
Paperback and hardcover editions of The Tome of Talula will also be available beginning October 6, 2026.
Welcome to Amblem.
Two suns. Three moons. One god-killing dagger.
And a found family about to discover that nothing in their world is quite what it seems.
