Necrobane
Aelis de Lenti, Lone Pine's newly assigned Warden, is in deep trouble. She has just opened the crypts of Mahlgren, releasing an army of the undead into the unprotected backwoods of Ystain.
To protect her village, she must unearth a source of immense Necromantic power at the heart of Mahlgren. The journey will wind through waves of undead, untamed wilderness, and curses far older than anything Aelis has ever encountered. But as strong as Aelis is, this is one quest she cannot face alone.
Along with the brilliant mercenary she's fallen for, her half-orc friend, and a dwarven merchant, Aelis must race the clock to unravel mysteries, slay dread creatures, and stop what she has set in motion before the flames of a bloody war are re-ignited.
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Daniel M. Ford
Daniel M. Ford doesn’t just write fantasy—he crafts mythologies that feel like they’ve always existed, buried under the dust of forgotten empires and ancient magic. A storyteller drawn to the edges of the known world, Ford's work often explores the boundaries between legend and lived experience, threading together high-stakes adventure with intimate, character-driven arcs.
Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Ford found early inspiration in the oral traditions of folklore and the epic sweep of classical mythology. His writing reflects that same blend of personal gravity and grandeur—where every sword has a story, and every journey demands more than just survival. With a background in English literature and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Ford brings both scholarly depth and a poet’s ear to his prose.
The Warden
In a land where the dead do not rest quietly and duty outlives death itself, The Warden unfolds with a slow-burning intensity that lingers long after the final page. Set in a realm scarred by ancient magic and political decay, the series begins not with a grand prophecy or a chosen one—but with a man who wakes from death, returned to a world that no longer remembers him.
The Warden consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
